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.
Jennifer Hughes, instructional specialist
410-777-7120
jmhughes1@aacc.edu
HLSB 364G
Andrew Kim, instructor
410-777-7150
adkim@aacc.edu
HLSB 364C
Sean Moorhouse, instructor
410-777-7269
sdmoorhouse@aacc.edu
HLSB 364C
Trisha Wanamaker, instructional specialist
410-777-7385
twanamaker@aacc.edu
HLSB 364B
Bridget Weiss, instructional specialist
410-777-7388
beweiss@aacc.edu
HLSB 364B
Before registering for any program, be sure to attend an information session. Call 410-777-7310 for dates and times.
Learn more about EMS information sessions.
Learn more about the Paramedic Admission Requirement.
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).
To contact CAAHEP:
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
The paramedic program is approved as a Maryland Emergency Medical Services Board upon recommendation of Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS).
To contact MIEMSS:
800-762-7157
www.miemss.org
Mission
To prepare paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
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/TWO-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 2022.
AACC PASS RATES for the National Registry of Emergency Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic level certification are listed below:
| Calendar Year | Pass rate on first attempt | Pass rate in two attempts | Pass rate in three attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.4% | 100% | 100% |
| 2022 | 85.7% | 100% | 100% |
| 2023 | 80% | 90% | 92% |
| 2024 | 78% | 86% | 91% |
National Paramedic Pass rates for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) are listed below:
| Calendar Year | Pass rate on first attempt | Pass rate in three attempts |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 70% | 85% |
| 2023 | 71% | 84% |
| 2024 | 67% | 77% |
| Three Year Average | 69.5% | 82.5% |
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 12 months of graduation, continuing their education or serving in the military are listed below:
| Graduation Year | Positive Placement Rate |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 100% |
| 2022 | 100% |
| 2023 | 100% |
| 2024 | 100% |
PROGRAM RETENTION RATE
Calculated as the percentage of students who were enrolled in the program after the first drop date of the first term who graduated from the program; graduates are those meeting all competencies (didactic, laboratory, clinical, field and capstone project).
| Graduation Year | AACC Program Retention Rate |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 84.6% |
| 2021 | 90.5% |
| 2022 | 89.7% |
| 2023 | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 92% |
Maryland's current pass rates at the Paramedic level: Obtained from NREMT Maps and Data
| Calendar Year | Pass rate on first attempt | Pass rate on three attempts |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 72% | 81% |
| 2023 | 72% | 85% |
| 2024 | 88% | 85% |
| Three-Year Average | 73.67% | 85% |
AACC-Paramedic Program Admission Requirements
https://www.aacc.edu/policies/covid-19/Functional Job Analysis/Technical Standards
Grievance Policy and Procedures
Maryland Licensure
If you opt to get credentialed in another state, 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.
During a clinical assignment, all incidents that occur resulting 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. 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 occur 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 an 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 healthcare and automobile insurance agent to inquire about health and accident insurance as well as premiums if you are not covered by spouse or parents.
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