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Why Choose Us<\/h2>\n

Simply put, Grady operates one of the nation\u2019s best EMS systems. So it goes without saying, we train the best too.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you have experience as a military medic or are transitioning to a post-military career – Grady EMS Veterans Academy delivers the real-world training you need to earn your certification as an elite medical first responder at our Atlanta campus. Our Veterans Academy pairs state-of-the-art training technology and expert instructors with military experience. Our ask of you is clear: teamwork, accountability, and the critical importance of staying with a task until it is done right.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”829″ img_size=”full”][vc_separator][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

About The Home Depot Foundation<\/h3>\n

\"The<\/a>The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $315 million in veteran causes and improved more than 45,000 veteran homes and facilities in 4,200 cities. In 2018, the Foundation pledged an additional $250 million to veteran causes taking the total commitment to half of a billion dollars by 2025.<\/p>\n

To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation visit www.homedepotfoundation.org<\/a> and follow us on Twitter @HomeDepotFound<\/a> and Facebook + Instagram @HomeDepotFoundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Accreditation \/ Outcomes<\/h3>\n

Grady Health System\u2019s Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs\u00a0(www.caahep.org)<\/a>\u00a0upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To Contact CAAHEP:
\n<\/strong>Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
\n9355 – 113th St. N, #7709
\nSeminole, FL 33775
\n727-210-2350
\nwww.caahep.org<\/a><\/td>\n		To Contact CoAEMSP:
\n<\/strong>Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
\n<\/strong>8301 Lakeview Parkway
\nSuite 111-312
\nRowlett, TX 75088
\n214-703-8445 \/ FAX (214) 703-8992
\nwww.coaemsp.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Grady EMS programs are approved by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Paramedic Course Outcomes by Graduation Year<\/strong><\/td>\n2022<\/strong><\/td>\n2021<\/strong><\/td>\n2020<\/strong><\/td>\n2019<\/strong><\/td>\n2018<\/strong><\/td>\n2017<\/strong><\/td>\n2016<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Programmatic Retention Rate<\/td>\n64%<\/td>\n64%<\/td>\n67%<\/td>\n57%<\/td>\n53%<\/td>\n50%<\/td>\n73%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Programmatic Pass Rate<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NRP CBT1<\/sup>\u00a0Pass Rate (1st attempt)<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n94%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n78%<\/td>\n67%<\/td>\n71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NRP CBT Pass Rate (by 3rd attempt)<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n96%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NRP PAT2<\/sup>\u00a0Pass Rate (1st attempt)<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n96%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NRP PAT Pass Rate (by 3rd attempt)<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Positive Job Placement<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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State v. National Comparison Outcomes by Year<\/strong><\/td>\n2022<\/strong><\/td>\n2021<\/strong><\/td>\n2020<\/strong><\/td>\n2019<\/strong><\/td>\n2018<\/strong><\/td>\n2017<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Georgia NRP CBT Pass Rate (1st attempt)<\/td>\n60%<\/td>\n68%<\/td>\n67%<\/td>\n70%<\/td>\n63%<\/td>\n69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Georgia NRP CBT Pass Rate (3rd attempt)<\/td>\n73%<\/td>\n78%<\/td>\n80%<\/td>\n83%<\/td>\n80%<\/td>\n85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USA NRP CBT Pass Rate (1st attempt)<\/td>\n71%<\/td>\n72%<\/td>\n69%<\/td>\n71%<\/td>\n73%<\/td>\n73%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USA NRP CBT Pass Rate (3rd attempt)<\/td>\n83%<\/td>\n83%<\/td>\n85%<\/td>\n86%<\/td>\n87%<\/td>\n87%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Advanced EMT Outcomes<\/a><\/p>\n

EMT Outcomes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Faculty and Staff<\/h3>\n

Dean:<\/strong> Steven L. Moyers, EdD NRP
\nProgram Director:<\/strong> Keith Blalock, MS, NRP, TR-C
\nMedical Director:<\/strong> Ingrid Bloom, MD
\nLead Instructors:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Kayla Aenchbacher, NRP (EMT Program)
\nKeith Blalock, MS, NRP, TR-C (Paramedic Program, Veterans Program)
\nKatherine Holt, NRP (Paramedic Program)
\nBrandon Kindland, NRP (Advanced EMT Program)
\nJohn Rumsey, NRP (EMS Programs and Staff Development Manager)
\nRyan Wolfe, NRP (EMT Program)<\/p>\n

Registrar:<\/strong> Cristy Price
\nregistrar@grady-ems.org<\/a>
\n(404) 616-7414<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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