Sub-Section 3-630-05 - Community Paramedic Academy Accreditation

CMH EMS Education Manual

Missouri Code of State Regulations (13 CSR 30-40.800) states the certification requirements for Community Paramedic licensure includes completing a Community Paramedic program from an institution that is accredited by CoAEMSP. See statement below on CMH's accreditation status. Additionally, the program must meet the following minimums according to Missouri CSR:

• Minimum of 60 hours didactic training and practical lab skills covering the minimum subjects:
• Role in the health care system,
• Mental health illnesses and Alzheimer's disease,
• Social determinants of health model,
• Role in the community,
• Developing cultural competency,
• Personal safety and wellness.
• Minimum of 40 hours clinical experience in a clinical setting.

The Citizens Memorial Hospital Paramedic Program holds a Letter of Review, which is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, but is a status granted by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation Standards through the Letter of Review Self Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.

Students are eligible to apply for Missouri Emergency Medical Technician Community Paramedic (EMT-CP) licensure who successfully graduate from this program.

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