Emergency Medical Technician August 2015 Needs Assessment
Prepared by Danielle Pearson Date: August 3, 2015 Emergency Medical Technician
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Scope Data compiled in this report covers San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles counties. Data were drawn from external sources, including the Employment Development Department’s California Labor Market Information, the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), O*NET OnLine, and Chaffey College’s Colleague Administrative database.
Data Sources and Calculations Educational Program Data TOP Code
Program of Study
1250.00
Emergency Medical Services
The Taxonomy of Programs (TOP) is a standardized system used at the state level to classify programs and courses that are intended to achieve the same outcome at different colleges throughout the state. CIP Code
Program of Study
51.0904
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) is a standardized coding system used at the federal level to facilitate accurate tracking, assessment, and reporting of fields of study and program completion at educational institutions throughout the country. This report draws on the Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) CIP code, which maps to the Emergency Medical Services TOP code, to compare Chaffey College to other institutions and examine employment trends.
Completions Data Degree and certificate data regarding students at Chaffey College were collected from the Colleague Administrative database. Degree and certificate data for all comparison schools were collected from the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). All comparison institutions included in this report are postsecondary and have provided data to IPEDS. IPEDS defines postsecondary education as a formal program designed primarily for students beyond high school age. These include academic, vocational, and continuing professional education, and exclude avocational and adult basic education programs.
Occupational Data SOC Code
Occupational Title
29.2041
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
53.3011
The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used by federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories. The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) CIP code was mapped to the SOC codes listed in the table above using the crosswalk described in the paragraph below.
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Educational Program to Occupation Crosswalk The TOP-CIP-SOC Crosswalk (Employment Development Department, 2009) was used in this report to map TOP codes to CIP and SOC codes. This crosswalk allows the user to estimate labor market demand for California Community College program completers using SOC based projections from the Labor Market Information Division.
Industry Data The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is used by federal statistical agencies to classify business establishments for the purpose of conducting and reporting research on the U.S. business economy. Using the Standard Occupational Classification codes listed above, associated NAICS industries were identified.
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Introduction and Contents Contents Background Information Regional Job Outlook Largest & Fastest Growing Industry Employers Regional Graduation Summary Chaffey College’s Performance on Core Indicators
Regional Definitions 5 7 9 11 12
Purpose and Goals Chaffey College currently offers a locally approved Emergency Medical Provider certificate consisting of 17.5 units. The following is a description of the Emergency Medical Provider program as outlined in the 2014-15 Catalog: “The Emergency Medical Provider certificate trains students to perform basic life support in a prehospital setting, preparing them for employment in the field of Emergency Medicine. Successful completion identifies the student as having met the educational requirements as an Emergency Medical Provider-Basic/EMT. Certificate holders are qualified to take the National Registry examinations necessary for state certification.” The purpose of this report is to integrate and analyze data from multiple sources to determine labor market needs for the Emergency Medical Technician program at Chaffey College.
Inland Empire includes the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
Los Angeles County includes the Los AngelesLong Beach-Glendale Metro Division
Orange County includes the Santa AnaAnaheim-Irvine Metro Division
Key Terms and Concepts Replacement Jobs: Replacement jobs refer to the number of job openings due to workers leaving an occupation. Annual Openings: Annual openings are calculated by adding the number of new jobs to the number of replacement jobs, divided by the number of years in the projection period.
Projections: Projections of employment are calculated by the Employment Development Department and are based on a mathematical formula that includes historical employment and economic indicators along with national, state, and local trends. Occupation: Jobs are grouped into occupations using the federal Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. Industry: Occupations are grouped into industries using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
Wages: Hourly wages are reported in percentiles th
and averages. The 25 percentile is a useful proxy th of entry-level wages and the 75 percentile of experienced-level wages.
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Background Information Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Services programs in California Community Colleges focus on pre-hospital, emergency medical diagnostic procedure, treatment, and comprehensive care in medical crises, including emergency vehicle operation and patient transportation procedures, including training specific 1 to the certification standards for the EMT-1 or EMT-2 certifications. The descriptions of job duties for Emergency Medical Services-related occupations are provided by the Occupational Information 2 Network.
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics2 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. They transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. Typical Tasks ♦ Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings ♦ Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments ♦ Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance rides ♦ Observe, record, and report to physician the patient’s condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment ♦ Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures ♦ Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher ♦ Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities ♦ Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician’s direction ♦ Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device ♦ Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel
1 2
California Community Colleges, Chancellor’s Office, Taxonomy of Programs, Sixth Edition (Corrected Version). O*Net Online: http://www.onetonline.org/find/
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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians2 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants drive ambulances or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. They also assist in lifting patients. Typical Tasks ♦ Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons ♦ Remove and replace soiled linens or equipment to maintain sanitary conditions ♦ Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants ♦ Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls ♦ Earn and maintain appropriate certifications ♦ Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances ♦ Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials ♦ Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, or administering oxygen
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Regional Job Outlook Projected Regional Job Outlook The table below displays 2012 employment estimates and 2022 projections for the two occupational groups associated with Emergency Medical Services programs. Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic positions are expected to grow at a rate of approximately 20-34% depending on region, with the most growth expected in Orange County. For Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, only state level data are available, with an anticipated growth rate of 18.8% Total Estimated 2012 Jobs
Total Projected 2022 Jobs
Projected Growth (%)
Ave. Annual New Job Openings
Ave. Annual Replacement Job Openings
Ave. Annual Total Job Openings
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics State of California
16,800
20,700
3,900 (23.2%)
390
460
850
Inland Empire
1,660
2,040
380 (22.9%)
38
45
83
Los Angeles CO
3,940
4,720
780 (19.8%)
78
108
186
Orange CO
1,300
1,740
440 (33.8%)
44
35
79
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians State of California
1,600
1,900
300 (18.8%)
30
30
60
Inland Empire
--
--
--
--
--
--
Los Angeles CO
--
--
--
--
--
--
Orange CO
--
--
--
--
--
--
Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited August 4, 2015) “--“ Indicates there are no data available.
Projected Job Growth by Region The graphs below show the projected growth from 2012 to 2022 of occupations that employ completers of Emergency Medical Services programs. Growth is expected across all regions for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 50
% Growth
40 30
33.8 23.2
22.9
California
Inland Empire
20
19.8
10 0
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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 50
% Growth
40 30 20
18.8
10 0 California
N/A
N/A
N/A
Inland Empire
LA County
Orange County
Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited August 4, 2015).
Hourly Wages by Region This table displays the first quarter 2015 hourly wage statistics of individuals employed in occupations for Emergency Medical Services program completers. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics can expect to earn between approximately $11.00 and $22.00 per hour, with average hourly rates ranging from $14.65 in the Inland Empire to $17.41 statewide. Wages for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants are slightly lower, with average hourly rates ranging from $10.29 in the Inland Empire to $13.38 in Los Angeles County. No wage data specific to Orange County were available. Mean Hourly Rate
25th Percentile
Median Hourly Rate
75th Percentile
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics State of California
$17.41
$11.29
$14.53
$22.28
Inland Empire
$14.65
$10.63
$12.32
$14.85
Los Angeles CO
$16.35
$10.89
$13.46
$20.26
--
--
--
--
Orange CO
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians State of California
$13.06
$10.19
$12.07
$14.79
Inland Empire
$10.29
$8.77
$9.40
$11.86
Los Angeles CO
$13.38
$10.82
$12.69
$15.09
--
--
--
--
Orange CO
“--“ Indicates there are no data available. Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited August 4, 2015).
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Largest and Fastest Growing Industry Employers Largest Industry Employers of Emergency Medical Services Occupations The graphs below display the 2012 staffing patterns of the largest industries employing completers of Emergency Medical Services programs across the state of California. The largest employers of both Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics and Ambulance Drivers and Attendants are Other Ambulatory Health Care Services. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 14000
Number of Employees
12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0
Other Ambulatory Health Care Svc
Local Government
Colleges & Universities
Investigation & Amusements Security Svc Parks & Arcades
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants
Number of Employees
1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0
Other Ambulatory Health Care Svc
General Medical & Surgical Hospitals
Local Government
Outpatient Care Centers
Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/iomatrix/staffing-patterns1.asp (visited August 4, 2015).
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Change Over Time of the Largest Industry Employers of Emergency Medical Services Occupations The graphs below display projections of change over time from 2012-2022 of the largest industries employing Emergency Medical Services-related occupations in the state of California. Growth is expected for in several industries for both Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics and Ambulance Drivers and Attendants. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 60% 50.0%
Percent Change
50% 40% 30%
23.8%
20% 10.0%
10% 0%
0.0% Other Ambulatory Health Care Svc
Local Government
Colleges & Universities
0.0%
Investigation & Amusements Security Svc Parks & Arcades
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 120%
Percent Change
100%
100.0%
100.0%
Local Government
Outpatient Care Centers
80% 60% 40% 20% 0%
20.0% 0.0% Other Ambulatory Health Care Svc
General Medical & Surgical Hospitals
Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/iomatrix/staffing-patterns1.asp (visited August 4, 2015).
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Regional Graduation Summary Education and Training 3 Education and training requirements for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics are slightly higher than those for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants. Employers of EMTs and Paramedics are usually looking for candidates with post-secondary vocational training, and top skills required include critical thinking, coordination, active listening, service orientation, and complex problem solving. Ambulance Drivers and Attendants are usually expected to be able to do the job after moderate-term onthe-job training of 1 to 12 months in length.
Regional Completers in Emergency Medical Services Programs The table below displays the number of program completers in the 2013-14 academic year at regional institutions offering Emergency Medical Services programs. As the Emergency Medical Provider Certificate program was approved in 2014, there are no data available for completers in the 2013-14 academic year. Besides Chaffey College, there are 10 institutions offering degrees and/or certificates below the baccalaureate level across the four-county region. Award Level Institution Name < 1 year Certificate
1 to < 2 year Certificate
Associate’s Degree
2 to < 4 year Certificate
Chaffey College
--
--
--
--
Crafton College
210
33
14
--
50
--
--
--
110
--
1
--
1
24
3
--
Moreno Valley College
43
1
1
--
Mt. San Antonio College
51
39
8
--
Riverside County Office of Education
25
--
--
--
Saddleback College
0
53
2
--
University of Antelope Valley
--
--
--
115
Victor Valley College
--
1
5
--
490
151
34
115
East Los Angeles College East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program El Camino Community College District
Total
Note: “--“ indicates that this type of degree is not offered. “0” indicates that this degree is offered but no degrees or certificates were granted. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, on the Internet at: http://www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
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Labor Market Info, Employment Development Department, California Occupational Guides, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/occguides (visited August 4, 2015).
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Chaffey College’s Performance on Core Indicators The Perkins IV Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 mandates that all state and local postsecondary institutions provide data on six core performance indicators for their career and technical education programs. These indicators are: 1) Technical Skill Attainment; 2) Completions; 3) Persistence and Transfer; 4) Employment; 5a) Nontraditional Participation; and 5b) Nontraditional Completion. Performance goals are set at the state and local levels and progress is monitored based on a comparison between the actual percentage of students who master each performance area and the negotiated levels of performance.
2014-2015 Chaffey College Performance on Core Indicators The table below displays negotiated and actual core performance indicator levels for all Chaffey College students classified under the Technical Theater TOP code. This CTE Cohort is defined by the Chancellor’s Office as those with 12+ CTE units in the discipline in 3 years. Low sample sizes and privacy restrictions limited some outcome information. Negotiated Level Core Performance Indicators State
District
Chaffey College Performance
Percent Above or Below District Negotiated Level
Emergency Medical Services Core 1 – Technical Skill Attainment
89.50%
89.50%
100.00%
N/A
Core 2 – Completions- Credential, Certificate, Degree, or Transfer Ready
81.50%
75.61%
N/R
N/R
Core 3 – Persistence and Transfer
86.50%
83.24%
100.00%
N/A
Core 4 – Employment
80.85%
77.65%
N/R
N/R
Core 5a – Non-traditional Participation
22.60%
20.29%
N/R
N/R
Core 5b – Non-traditional Completions
26.50%
22.49%
N/R
N/R
DR indicates privacy requirements. N/A (Not Applicable) indicates denominators < 10. N/R (Not Reported) indicates categories where no participants were recorded. Source: CA Community Colleges Reporting Services, Technical Theater, College Core Indicator Information by 6-Digit TOP (20142015 Fiscal Year Planning).
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