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  • Emergency Medical Services Education
  • Medical Training
  • Public Health Crises

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated significant adaptations in emergency medical services (EMS) education in the US.
  • The impact of these pandemic-driven changes on paramedic educational outcomes remains largely unexamined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effects of the initial COVID-19 pandemic on paramedic educational programs in the United States.
  • To assess changes in curriculum and performance metrics within these programs.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed annual reports from the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions for 2019 and 2020.
  • Descriptive statistics and comparative tests (Wilcoxon rank-sum, Fisher's exact) were used to analyze program characteristics and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Paramedic programs decreased from 640 (2019) to 612 (2020), with a significant reduction in clinical hours.
  • No differences were observed in first or third-attempt certification examination success rates.
  • Common curricular changes included reduced in-person education, fewer clinical sites, and increased online didactic instruction.

Conclusions:

  • Paramedic educational programs adapted their delivery methods during the pandemic without negatively impacting overall performance.
  • Further research into effective curricular modifications and best practices is recommended to optimize future educational strategies.