{"id":34,"date":"2016-05-11T19:11:22","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T19:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/?page_id=34"},"modified":"2024-03-18T09:25:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T13:25:48","slug":"ems-training-program-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/ems-training-program-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"EMS Training Program Accreditation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28076\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/accreditation_mast.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"3604\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/accreditation_mast.png 3604w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/accreditation_mast-300x35.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/accreditation_mast-1024x121.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/accreditation_mast-768x91.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/accreditation_mast-1536x181.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/accreditation_mast-2048x242.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/accreditation_mast-1320x156.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3604px) 100vw, 3604px\" \/>Accreditation of EMS education programs has been a key national initiative spearheaded by leading organizations like the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP), and the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) since 2013. This coordinated effort aims to establish and uphold rigorous standards for EMS training programs across the United States, ensuring that programs adhere to best practices in curriculum design, instructional methods, facilities, and resources.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">The impact of this accreditation drive has been significant within Virginia. Programs that achieve accreditation have implemented rigorous self-evaluation processes, integrated evidence-based teaching methodologies, and invested in state-of-the-art training resources. This has resulted in a more skilled and better-prepared EMS workforce, capable of delivering high-quality emergency care to communities across the Commonwealth. Accreditation has also fostered greater accountability, transparency, and collaboration among EMS training institutions, positioning Virginia at the forefront of producing highly competent emergency medical professionals.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about EMS training program accreditation, please select the training level you are interested in learning more about below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/paramedic-program-accreditation\/\">Paramedic<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/advanced-emt-program-accreditation\/\">Advanced EMT<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/emt-program-accreditation-optional\/\">EMT<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28077\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/programmatic_accred_section_header.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"3605\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/programmatic_accred_section_header.png 3605w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/programmatic_accred_section_header-300x14.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/programmatic_accred_section_header-1024x49.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/programmatic_accred_section_header-768x37.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/programmatic_accred_section_header-1536x74.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/programmatic_accred_section_header-2048x99.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/programmatic_accred_section_header-1320x64.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3605px) 100vw, 3605px\" \/>Accreditation is both a status and a process. As a status, accreditation provides public notification that an institution or a program meets standards of quality set forth by an accrediting agency. As a process, it consists of ongoing evaluation, and frequent program improvement. Accreditation is a signature of training excellence achieved through strict compliance to the highest standards.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">This YouTube video helps make the distinction between institutional and programmatic accreditation. For example, the\u00a0<em>school<\/em>\u00a0you want to attend\u00a0may be accredited, but the EMS educational\u00a0<em>program<\/em>\u00a0itself may not be.\u00a0\u00a0The video &#8220;Specialized and Professional Accreditation: What should I know?&#8221;\u00a0is\u00a0produced by the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Specialized &amp; Professional Accreditation: What Should I Know?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2zBdyBNwwmo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Through the process of accreditation, the Office of Emergency Medical Services assesses programmatic compliance with published administrative and academic standards. Providing appropriate standards, guidelines and regulations are key elements in achieving these goals. Additionally, accreditation and a commitment to require both ethical business and educational practices, promotes organizational effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Accreditation examines and evaluates resources, processes, outputs, and outcomes of existing programs, departments, or schools that are parts of an institution following Department standards. A training institution is defined as an established organization or foundation that gives practical, vocational, and technical instruction. The accredited unit may be as large as a college or a school within a university. An accredited unit may also be as small as a curriculum within a discipline, or even EMT training programs within professional schools or other specialized or vocational institutions. Some accredited programs may be free-standing in their operations, as well as EMT educational programs within non-educational settings such as hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>The goals of EMS training program accreditation are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">To assist educational programs to identify and achieve goals in order to protect students, the public and to enhance the profession.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">To assure the educational community and the general public that an EMS training institution or program has clearly defined and appropriate objectives, and maintains conditions under which their achievement can reasonably be expected.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">To provide reassurance to EMS students that the program in which they are enrolled, or are considering enrolling, is engaged in continuous review and improvement of its quality.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">To provide a formal process for ongoing evaluation and improvement of accredited EMS training programs, their faculty, and to ensure quality delivery of prehospital patient care techniques.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\">To provide public accountability of an EMS program or institution that has the means and demonstrates the outcomes for an educational process that is consistent with its goals and objectives.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">If you have questions about accreditation or the accreditation process, please feel free to contact <a href=\"mailto:Deborah.T.Akers@vdh.virginia.gov\">Debbie Akers<\/a> via e-mail or call 804-888-9122.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28078\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/helpful_links_section_header.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"3605\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/helpful_links_section_header.png 3605w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/helpful_links_section_header-300x14.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/helpful_links_section_header-1024x49.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/helpful_links_section_header-768x37.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/helpful_links_section_header-1536x74.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/helpful_links_section_header-2048x99.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2024\/03\/helpful_links_section_header-1320x64.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3605px) 100vw, 3605px\" \/>Helpful Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vdhems.vdh.virginia.gov\/emsapps\/f?p=200:1\">Directory of Virginia Accredited Sites<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2021\/07\/EMR-Published.pdf\">Emergency Medical Responder Performance \u00a0(EMR)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2018\/07\/EMT-Published.pdf\">Emergency Medical Technician Performance (EMT)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2018\/07\/AEMT-Published.pdf\">Advanced EMT Performance (AEMT)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2018\/07\/Paramedic-Published.pdf\">Paramedic Performance (P)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accreditation of EMS education programs has been a key national initiative spearheaded by leading organizations like the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), the Committee on Accreditation of Educational [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":69,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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