TABLE 1.
Size, structure, and distribution reported to the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions for programs graduating cohorts in 2019.
| Characteristic | 2019 cohort |
|---|---|
| Programs with graduating cohorts, n | 640 |
| Total students across programs, n | 17,457 |
| Students enrolled per program (median, IQR) | 18 (12, 30) |
| Graduated cohorts by programs (frequency, %) | |
| 1 cohort | 384 (60%) |
| 2 cohorts | 153 (24%) |
| 3 cohorts | 52 (8%) |
| ≥ 4 cohorts | 51 (8%) |
| Graduating programs by NASEMSO regions (frequency, %) | |
| East | 107 (17%) |
| South | 254 (40%) |
| Great Lakes | 134 (21%) |
| Western Plains | 72 (11%) |
| West | 72 (11%) |
| N/A | 1 |
Abbreviations: EMS, emergency medical services; IQR, interquartile range; NASEMSO, National Association of EMS Officials; N/A, not applicable.