The Paramedic Program at Lake Superior State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) based upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Information related to Paramedic Program accreditation requirements can be obtained by contacting CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: 727-210-2350
www.caahep.org/Home.aspx
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
8301 Lake View Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: 214-703-8445
Fax: 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Rocco V. Morando Building
6610 Busch Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614-888-4484
Fax: 614-888-8920
www.nremt.org
The LSSU Paramedic Program is also approved by the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of EMS, Trauma, and Preparedness (Approval #P-02-1055). www.michigan.gov/ems
The goal of the LSSU Paramedic Program is to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective behavior) learning domains required for the Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Medical First Responder levels.