EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Welcome to the Arkansas Northeastern College Emergency Medical Services page!
The Technical Certificate in Paramedic (NRP) is awarded upon successful completion of a 12 month Paramedic program. The Certificate of Proficiency in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) basic course is awarded upon successful completion of the one semester EMT course. Arkansas Northeastern College is committed to providing students the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully pass the certifications exams offered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician. The EMT course and the Paramedic program are offered at the ANC Main Campus and are accredited by the Arkansas Department of Health, Section of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Brenda Holifield, MSN, RN
Dean for Allied Health
bholifield@smail.anc.edu
Jackson Neil, BA, BSN, RN
Advising Specialist, Nursing & Allied Health
jneil@smail.anc.edu
870-838-2984
LIFE-SAVING
ROLE
EMS responders save lives in emergencies, making a direct impact on their communities' well-being.
DIVERSE
CHALLENGES
EMS offers dynamic work with diverse cases, fostering constant learning and personal growth.
STABLE
CAREER PATH
High demand ensures job security and opportunities for career advancement within EMS.
ACCREDITATION
The Arkansas Northeastern College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Refer to Paramedic Information Guidelines for Contact Information.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Admission to the EMS program is open to all students meeting selective admission criteria: Arkansas Northeastern College operates under a nondiscriminatory policy with regard to race, color, age, religion, sex and national origin. A thorough understanding of the curriculum, policies and standards underlying the EMS options are essential for goal-directed behavior and ultimate success in the completion of the basic EMT course or Paramedic program.
Arkansas Northeastern College - Paramedic Program Outcomes
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 current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2022.
There were no Paramedic graduates during the 2022 reporting year.
NREMT - 3rd attempt cumulative
Placement
42.9%
42.9%
40%
33.36%
66.7%
77.8%
2021
2020
2019
Retention
58.2%
75%
81.8%
2022
No
Graduates
No
Graduates
No
Graduates
ANC's EMS program provides comprehensive training for future emergency healthcare professionals.
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