Paramedic Program Outcome Data
The following is the most current program outcome data for East Central College’s Emergency Medical Services Certificate/AAS program.
NREMT Written Examination: The National Registry Written Exam threshold is 70%. The success of any examination results will be based on the total number of graduates attempting the exam in the graduation year.
| NREMT–Written Cognitive Examination Rate | |
|---|---|
| Year | Results |
| 2017 | 11 of 14 – 79% |
| 2018 | 9 of 13 – 69% |
| 2019 | 10 of 12 – 83% |
| 2020 | 6 of 7 – 86% |
| 2021 | 5 of 7 – 71% |
| Program 4-Year Average | 36 of 46 – 78% |
| NREMT–Practical Psychomotor Examination Rate | |
|---|---|
| Year | Results |
| 2017 | 14 of 14 – 100% |
| 2018 | 14 of 16 – 88% |
| 2019 | 12 of 16 – 75% |
| 2020 | 7 of 7 – 100% |
| 2021 | 7 of 7 – 100% |
| Program 4-Year Average | 47 of 53 – 89% |
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 |
| 2017 | 100% |
| 2018 | 64% |
| 2019 | 73% |
| 2020 | 86% |
| 2021 | 71% |
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 |
| 2019 | 71.4% |
| 2020 | 77.8% |
| 2021 | 70.0% |