Accreditation Information
Department of Emergency Health Sciences
The Department of Emergency Health Sciences Paramedic Certification Program is accredited by the (CAAHEP) by recommendation of the (CoAEMSP). CoAEMSP may be contacted at 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, by phone at (214)-703-8445.
Program Accreditation
The UT Health San Antonio Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355-113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
P: 727-210-2350
F: 727-210-2354
E: mail@Caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: 214-703-8445
Fax: 214-703-8992
CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2022.
The most recent success cumulative rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 92%.
The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 92%. The CoAEMSP defines positive placement as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military. Positive placement is measured after the program.
The most recent retention rate was 86%.
Institutional Accreditation
17³Ô¹ÏÍø is accredited by the (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. 17³Ô¹ÏÍø also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404)-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website,
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Health Science Center is an approved, off-campus instructional site where >= 50% or more of academic programs are offered.
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| Year | Number of Paramedic Graduates | NREMT Pass Rate: Program | Student Retention | Positive (Job) Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 198 | 93% | 93% | |
| 2017 | 298 | 97.3% | 95% | 94.8% |
| 2018 | 159 | 97.1% | 88% | 100% |
| 2019 | 117 | 100% | 89% | 100% |
| 2020 | 78 | 95% | 96% | 96% |
| 2021 | 78 | 92% | 80% | 92% |
| 2022 | 76 | 87% | 99% | 100% |
| 2023 | 102 | 86% | 95% | 98% |
| 2024 | 51 | 94% | 96% | 100% |