Paramedic Program Outcome Data
The following is the most current program outcome data for East Central College’s Paramedic Certificate/AAS program.
NREMT Written Examination: The Written examination outcome threshold set by The Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAMESP) is 70%. The number passing represents students who passed the written exam within the first three attempts.
| NREMT–Written Cognitive Examination Rate | |
|---|---|
| Year | Results |
| 2020 | 6 of 7 – 86% |
| 2021 | 5 of 7 – 71% |
| 2022 | 4 of 4 – 100% |
| 2023 | 7 of 9 – 77.8% |
| Program 4-Year Average | 81% |
| NREMT–Practical Psychomotor Examination Rate | |
|---|---|
| Year | Results |
| 2020 | 7 of 7 – 100% |
| 2021 | 7 of 7 – 100% |
| 2022 | 4 of 4 – 100% |
| 2023 | 10 of 10 – 100% |
| Program 4-Year Average | 100% |
Job Placement: The positive job placement threshold set by CoAEMSP is 70%. Positive job placement means that the graduate is employed full or part-time or volunteers in the profession or in a related field; or is continuing his/her education; or is serving in the military.
| Job Placement Rate | |
|---|---|
| Year | Results |
| 2020 | 86% |
| 2021 | 71% |
| 2022 | 100% |
| 2023 | 100% |
Retention: The retention threshold set by the CoAEMSP is 70% and based on the percentage of students enrolled in the Paramedic program who started on the enrollment date and graduate.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Year | Results |
| 2020 | 77.8% |
| 2021 | 70.0% |
| 2022 | 44.0% |
| 2023 | 90.0% |