The Indiana University School of Medicine associate degree in Paramedic Science prepare graduates for a career as a paramedic. This program is available at the school's Indianapolis campus and administered through the Department of Emergency Medicine in conjunction with Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services.
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Accreditation
The Indiana University Indianapolis Paramedic Science Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP)
To contact the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs:
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
Program Information
Graduate Outcomes
Indiana University Indianapolis Paramedic Science Program CoAEMSP reporting data, academic year 2023, reporting in 2025.
| Attrition | 6.1% |
| Retention | 93.9% |
| First time pass rate NREMT | 96.8% |
| Job placement | 96.8% |
Advanced Placement Policy
In accordance with the IU Indianapolis transfer credit guidelines (see College Credit Transfer), students who complete prerequisite coursework via dual credit, prior university-level courses, or Advanced Placement (AP) programs may receive full university credit provided the coursework meets IU’s admission standards and the Paramedic Science Program’s requirement of a grade C or higher.
However, the Paramedic Science Program does not accept transfer credit from other paramedic education programs, professional training courses, or experiential learning in lieu of academic credit.
