UH EMS-I Paramedic Program Statistics

Lifesaving Skills for Medical Professionals

Accreditation & Compliance:

The University Hospitals Paramedic Program meets rigorous national and state standards to ensure high-quality EMS education and training.

National Accreditation:

The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, based on the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions.

CAAHEP

CoAEMSP

State Approval & Compliance:

University Hospitals' EMS programs are also approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety – Division of Emergency Medical Services.

The program fully complies with:

Ohio Revised Code (ORC 4765)
Ohio Administrative Code (OAC 4765-17-04)

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Division of EMS

1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223
(800) 233-0785
www.ems.ohio.gov

Why This Matters:

Accreditation ensures that graduates:

Receive education aligned with national EMS standards
Are eligible for certification and licensure
Are prepared for real-world emergency medical practice

Accreditation

The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

UH Conneaut

CoAEMSP: 600567

Ohio: 306

UH Geauga

CoAEMSP: 600765

Ohio: 206

UH Portage (just state)

Ohio: 216

UH Parma

CoAEMSP: 600529

Ohio: 323

The program meets all requirements of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC 4765) and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC 4765-17-04) for Paramedic education.