Emergency Medical Services

EMS Program

About the ems program

High Quality

Missouri Southern State University provides an exceptional EMS program with SUPERIOR EDUCATION

Excellent Education: 92% First-Time NREMT Pass Rate exceeds state and national average.
Exceptional Resources: State-of-the-art Simulation Lab provides realistic practice.
Experienced Faculty: Over 115 years combined EMS experience.
Extensive Course Offerings: EMT Certificate, Paramedic Certificate, Bachelors of Science Degree

High Demand

The Emergency Medical Services field is growing, and services prefer to hire Missouri Southern State University students.

Tremendous Job Growth: Increase of 23% or 55, 300 new EMT’s and Paramedics by 2022.
Positive Placement: 100% certified MSSU paramedic graduates employed after graduation.
Unique Options: Missouri Southern offers the only EMS-specific Bachelor degree in the region.

High Rewards

Missouri Southern State University prepares students for a rewarding and satisfying career

Constant Challenge: Every day is different and every day is a challenge.
Competent Care: Graduates are prepared to make decisions that impact lives every day.
Advancement Opportunities: Gain tools needed to serve as an EMS supervisor, leader, or educator.

Health Science - Paramedic Degree

The Emergency Medical Services programs at MSSU prepare students for careers in emergency response, pre-hospital care, and EMS leadership through hands-on training, simulation-based learning, and certification-focused coursework.

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Program Outcomes

Student Experience

The EMS program prepare students for entry into EMS careers through hands-on training, simulation-based learning, and certification-focused education.

Hear from an EMS student about their experience in the program, hands-on training, and preparation for real-world emergency care.

Current Accreditation

The Missouri Southern State University Paramedic Program 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 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727.210.2350
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: 241.703.8445
Fax: 214.703.8992
www.coaemsp.org

Questions? Contact Us

Erin Taber
Director / Associate Professor, Emergency Medical Services
Phone: 417-625-3013
Email: taber-e@mssu.edu