Education plays a crucial role in the development of first responders, EMTs and paramedics. CHEMS Academy serves students with comprehensive courses taught by highly-experienced, practicing professionals.
Christian Hospital EMS (CHEMS) Academy provides a challenging and rewarding curriculum for those who want to begin, refresh or advance their careers the EMS field. The Academy offers a wide selection of courses such as 12-lead EKG training and many NAEMT courses, in addition to EMT and paramedic programs.
CHEMS Academy is focused on equipping students with the knowledge and resources needed to be successful on the job. Our instructors are supportive, attentive and passionate about sharing their own real-world knowledge with students. Teaching extends beyond the classroom with one-on-one tutoring and group study sessions. And unlike other programs, all of the instructors at CHEMS Academy are active paramedics.
Accreditation
Christian Hospital EMS Academy is 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).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
www.caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
www.coaemsp.org
Christian Hospital EMS Academy is an approved training entity through the Missouri Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
https://health.mo.gov/safety/ems/
CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic 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 2019.
Retention rate 75%.
NREMT/State Paramedic Cognitive first attempt pass rate 73%.
Positive placement rate 67%. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military’. Positive placement is measured at completion of the program.
Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare, members of BJC HealthCare, provide world-class medical care to the communities of North County, Greater St. Louis County and Southern Illinois.