Paramedic Program
Additional Resources
The Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) accreditation standards require the prior 3 years’ program data be available to current and prospective students. The following information is provided for your review. 2016 data is pending course completion and survey data. As of 12/30/2016, retention for 2016 is 74.55%. NREMT Written exam pass rate is 100% first-time for all candidates testing in 2016.
| Criterion | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
| Program Retention | 74.19% | 58.93% | 72.58% |
| NREMT 1st time pass rate - Mt. SAC | 95% | 100% | 100% |
| NREMT Practical Exam pass rate - Mt. SAC | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| NREMT 1st time pass rate - National average (all programs) | 73% | 75% | 72% |
| Positive Placement - Employment | 95%* | 97%* | 100% |
* Students deciding to immediately further their educational goals or change career paths deduct from placement statistics.
CERTIFICATION OR CONTINUING EDUCATION: For questions regarding Los Angeles County policies or FAQs regarding certification
or continuing education requirements or courses please refer to the L.A. County EMS Agency website. Often, candidates have questions regarding legal issues that may prevent them from
licensure or are in need of recertification and need information regarding the requirements
for recertification. Disciplinary actions are contained within section 1798.200. Certification issues are addressed in Article 5 of the Health and Safety Code, paragraph
100080.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: For information regarding legal aspects of EMT-B and Paramedic certification and
licensure, please see the Health and Safety Code regulations at the California EMS Authority website.
NATIONAL REGISTRY INFORMATION: All EMT and Paramedic candidates now must pass the National Registry of EMTs exam
to be certified (EMT) or licensed (Paramedic). For information regarding testing
sites, fees and practice exams, please see the following: National Registry of EMTs
JOBS IN EMS: In addition to ground transport, EMS providers are utilized in flight, rescue, special
event and international medical aid. A few sources are listed for your interest:
San Bernardino Sheriff's Air Medics
International Assn. of Flight and Critical Care Paramedics
Set Medics L.A. (Ever dream of working in Hollywood?)
EMS1.com (...or in an international location...or just another state?)
