ABHES vs. COAEMSP accreditation

[chilipepper25]

Recently my school received the ABHES accreditation and I am interested in attending the paramedic course there (was impressed by the EMT course). Is it better to be accredited by COAEMSP? Is there any notable difference between the two agencies when it comes to recognition? Thank you.

 

[mikie]

I could be wrong but...

I'm pretty sure all paramedic programs by 2012 must be CoAEMSP accredited (or so our instructors tell us) to qualify for national reg.

 

[bstone]

Carol A. Moneymaker
Executive Director
cmoneymaker@abhes.org

Ms. Moneymaker has held the position of Executive Director of ABHES since April 1995 and has been affiliated with accreditation for nearly 25 years.
Source: http://www.abhes.org/content/show/23

Is that seriously her name? LOL!!!!!

 

[mikie]

Is that seriously her name? LOL!!!!!

rofl. Maybe she's one of us? (Jewish..that is) jk!!

 

[usalsfyre]

Looks like an awful lot of diploma mill type colleges (not just EMS, in all allied health fields) are accredited by this organization. Maybe they're hoping NR will ease off?

 

[chilipepper25]

You're right - it's disheartening to see medvance, brown mackie and everest among others that are accredited by this organization! Not a good omen methinks.......

 

[usalsfyre]

Absolute Safety Training Paramedic Program (Institutional ) - Willows, California

Does this look like the name of a legit non-mill program to you?

 

[chilipepper25]

Does this look like the name of a legit non-mill program to you?

Nope but they claim - CLAIM - to be COAEMSP accredited as well lol.