CAAHEP Required Outcomes Report

Within the first 3 Cumulative National Registry Attempts

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 recent CoAEMSP Annual Report is for the calendar year 2026 for December 2025 graduates.

The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic Cognitive exam is 79.2% Note: 2025 graduates are still testing

The most recent positive placement rate for graduates is 79.2%. 

Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP 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 at completion of the program.

The most recent retention rate is 80.0%.

AC's Overall Outcomes

Within 6 National Registry Attempts

National Registry Pass Rates: 2023 86%; 2024 79%; 2025 still testing

Positive Job Placement: 2023 100%; 2024 100%; 2025 still testing

Retention: 2023 74.4; 2024 82.6%; 2025 80.0%

EMSP Program Goal:

As an Accredited Program, we strive to prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

Advanced Placement Policy:

The Amarillo College EMSP program does not offer advanced program placement opportunities to those seeking eligibility for the National Registry examination (typically requested by non-accredited, outside graduates; nurses; physicians; or other healthcare professionals). However, academic (transcript) credit may be awarded in some cases. Please note: Simply obtaining academic (transcript) credit should not be confused with one's ability to qualify for National Registry and/or State licensing/certification testing...one does NOT equate with the other.