The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department seeks to prepare competent entry-level emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians and paramedics who are capable of providing comprehensive, compassionate and efficient prehospital emergency medical care. Students enrolling in the Paramedic program can be assured that Anne Arundel Community College, the School of Health Sciences and the EMS department are committed to fostering excellence of teaching and learning opportunities for all.
There are three levels of national certification offered at AACC:
Learn more about these offerings and their accreditation.
Claudia "Tina" Clark, director/assistant professor
410-777-7084
clclark@aacc.edu
HLSB 364A
Jennifer Hughes, instructor
410-777-7120
jmhughes1@aacc.edu
HLSB 364G
Andrew Kim, instructor
410-777-7150
adkim@aacc.edu
HLSB 364C
Bridget Weiss, instructor
410-777-7388
beweiss@aacc.edu
HLSB 364B
Before registering for any program, your attendance at an information session is required. Please call 410-777-7310 for dates and times.
Learn more about EMT information sessions.
The 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) and approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems on behalf of the Maryland Emergency Medical Services Board.
To contact CAAHEP:
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
Mission
We seek to prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician -Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and/or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) levels.
Vision
The EMT department supports the college’s mission by fostering excellence in learning, teaching and providing an environment conducive to student success. Program faculty are dedicated to preparing competent entry-level EMRs, EMTs and paramedics who are technically competent, capable of providing comprehensive, compassionate and efficient pre-hospital emergency medical care in diverse communities of interest. Students enrolling in the EMR, EMT and Paramedic Programs can be assured that Anne Arundel Community College, the School of Health Sciences and the EMT Department are committed to fostering excellence of teaching and learning opportunities for all.
AACC EMT PROGRAM OUTCOMES/3-YEAR DATA
CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic 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 2021.
AACC PASS RATES FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EMERGENCY TECHNICIANS (NREMT) Paramedic level certification ARE LISTED BELOW:
| Calendar Year | Pass rate on 1st attempt | Pass rate in two attempts | Pass rate in three attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.4% | 100% | 100% |
| 2022 | 85.7% | 100% | 100% |
National Paramedic PASS RATES FOR THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (NREMT) ARE LISTED BELOW:
| Calendar Year | Pass rate on 1st attempt | Pass rate in three attempts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70% | 84% |
| 2022 | 70% | 85% |
| Three Year Average | 70% | 84.5% |
POSITIVE PLACEMENT RATE
The positive placement rate, as defined by CAAHEP based on graduates of the paramedic program who are reporting working in either a full-time or part-time position as a paramedic within twelve months of graduation, continuing their education or serving in the military are listed below:
| Graduation Year | Positive Placement Rate |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 100% |
| 2022 | 100% |
PROGRAM RETENTION RATE
Calculated as the percentage of students who were enrolled in the program after the first drop date of the first semester who graduated from the program; graduates are those that meet all competencies (didactic, laboratory, clinical, field and capstone project).
| Graduation Year | AACC Program Retention Rate |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 84.6% |
| 2021 | 90.5% |
State of Maryland current pass rates at the Paramedic level: Obtained from NREMT Maps and Data
| Calendar Year | Pass rate on 1st attempt | Pass rate on three attempts |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 76% | 89% |
| 2021 | 73% | 85% |
| 2022 | 67% | 83% |
| Three Year Average | 72% | 85.67% |
AACC EMT-Paramedic Program Admission Requirements
Functional Job Analysis/Technical Standards
Grievance Policy and Procedures
Health and Safety COVID-19
Maryland Licensure
If you opt to get credentialed in another state, please check state requirements that are beyond national registry of EMT certification.
Liability (Malpractice) Insurance
A student is responsible for the student’s actions in contact with patients and others during clinical assignments. Students are covered by professional liability insurance through Anne Arundel Community College for acts or omissions committed within the scope of the students’ clinical assignment, including, but not limited to, negligence in patient care. Exceptions to insurance coverage may apply, such as an exception to coverage for intentional acts.
All incidents that occur during a clinical assignment that result in personal injury to patients, clinical affiliate personnel, or the student and/or property damage must be reported immediately to the clinical coordinator and program director as soon as practical. An incident report must be written to document what took place and a copy of the report must be submitted to the director of EMS Education. All incident reports are kept on file in the School of Health Sciences office and undergo review by the dean of Health Sciences. The dean must submit the incident report to the college’s risk manager.
Health and Accident Insurance
In the case of accidents or illness which occurs during clinical hours, the following policies will apply. If a student becomes ill or injured while on duty, he/she should report to the clinical instructor or designate. If injury is clinically related, an incident report should be filed and a copy should be sent to the program director. The student will be financially responsible for his/her treatment. In any case, if the student does not have any insurance coverage, any financial responsibility for treatment will be the student's responsibility. It is advisable to contact your health care and automobile insurance agent to inquire about health and accident insurance and premiums if you are not covered by spouse or parents.
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