Letter of Review
Starting in 2012, CoAEMSP is implementing a Letter of Review (LoR) process, which will be the official designation that a Paramedic program is in the “Becoming Accredited” process.

While a program that qualifies for a LoR must still complete the entire process to demonstrate substantial compliance with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accreditation Standards, and is not guaranteed an award of accreditation, holding a LoR does signify that the program is making satisfactory progress in the accreditation process.  As such, after January 1, 2013, the NREMT will recognize graduates of CAAHEP accredited programs as well as graduates of programs holding a CoAEMSP LoR, as eligible for the national Paramedic certification examinations.

Annual Fees
Invoices for the 2012-2013 annual accreditation fees will be sent to programs about May 2012. Payment is due no later than July 31, 2012. Note: Late processing fees are assessed for failure to pay by designated deadlines. For questions about fees and payments, contact karen@coaemsp.org 214.703.8445 Ext 111.

Annual Reports
Each year, each accredited Paramedic program must report the results of their outcomes assessments. The program director on file with the CoAEMSP Executive Office was sent an email announcing the availability of the annual report and the due date of December 1. Enter/update data on classes enrolled up through December 1, 2011 and enter/update data on outcomes results for graduating classes of at least 2010, 2009, and 2008.

Personel Changes
Whenever there is a change in Program Director, Medical Director(s), Clinical Coordinator (if applicable), President/CEO, Dean, or Billing Contact, the CoAEMSP Executive Office must be immediately notified. The Personnel Changes page describes that procedure and the forms.

Graduate and Employer Surveys
For each group of graduating students, programs are required to conduct surveys of those graduates and the employers of those graduates within 6-12 months after graduation using the DataARC system. Use of DataARC for these surveys is at no cost to programs, compliments of CoAEMSP. Contact karen@coaemsp.org if you do not yet have a DataArc account and login.