About UsSwedishAmerican Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. Joint Commission standards address the hospital’s performance in specific areas and specify requirements to ensure that patient care is provided in a safe manner and in a secure environment. The Joint Commission develops its standards in consultation with health care experts, providers and researchers, as well as measurement experts, purchasers and consumers. The most recent Joint Commission survey was completed in March 2023.
SwedishAmerican Hospital EMS System is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org). To Contact CAAHEP Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 www.caahep.org Our Primary Goal:
To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains . |
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AccreditationThe SwedishAmerican Hospital EMS System Paramedic Program has adopted the standards and guidelines for accreditation through the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Our paramedic program was the second accredited program in Illinois in 2012 with continuing accreditation awarded in January, 2017. The current cycle of reaccreditation is pending review in 2024. The next cycle of review will occur in 2029. CAAHEP regularly monitors our program's compliance with outcomes assessment thresholds through our program's Annual Report. The results of our 2023 annual report were: Retention of Students: 83.8% Positive Job Placement:- 100% National Registry/State Exam: 100% |
American Heart Association
SwedishAmerican Hospital EMS System has been an American Heart Association Training Center since 1995 offering a variety of courses such as CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
The American Heart Association is the world leader in training and education for CPR. Our Training Center offers a variety of options for learning these lifesaving skills including family and friends, employees, and healthcare providers. Our instructors offer in-person classroom training and skill sessions. To learn more or register for a class please contact us at 779-696-6082. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses are offered for healthcare providers are offered on a monthly basis. To see the class descriptions please click here. |
