Program Accreditation
While all programs at the university are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), where it is available and adds value to our students, our EMS programs offer additional programmatic accreditation. The Paramedic program is nationally accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Program Mission
The purpose of the Oregon Health & Science University/ Oregon Institute of Technology Paramedic Education Program is to educate pre-hospital care providers; to prepare EMS leaders of the future; and to enhance the delivery of health care in the out-of-hospital setting.
Program Educational Objectives
- Comprehend, apply, and evaluate information relative to the role of an entry-level Paramedic.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all of the skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level Paramedic.
- Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations of an entry level Paramedic.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Comprehend, apply, and evaluate information relative to the role of an entry-level Paramedic.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all of the skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level Paramedic.
- Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations of an entry-level Paramedic.
Summary of Program Student Learning Outcomes
The Emergency Medical Services faculty formally assess the student learning outcomes summarized in the annual program assessment report. Additional details can be found in department assessment records.
Program Curriculum Map
The curriculum map for the Paramedic program can be found on the catalog web page on the Oregon Tech website, www.oit.edu/catalog.