RRN 1,422 Emergency Medical Technician December 2012 Needs Assessment Prepared by Elisa Lewis Date: December 13, 2012 Emergency Medical Technician 1
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 and the U.S. Department of Education s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), as well as 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. Emergency Medical Services is under the TOP code 1250.00. 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. The CIP code for Emergency Medical Technology Technician (EMT Paramedic) is 51.0904. 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 53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 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 two SOC codes listed in the table above using the crosswalk described in the paragraph below. 2
Educational Program to Occupation Crosswalk The TOP-CIP-SOC Crosswalk (Employment Development Department, 2007) 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 California 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. The Standard Occupation Classification codes are mapped to industry data by the California Labor Market Information Division. Industry information is used to geographically map the business locations of potential employers as well as to observe trends across the industries that employ the occupations identified above. 3
Introduction and Contents Contents Regional Job Outlook 5 Largest and Fastest Growing Industry Employers 8 Regional Graduation Summary 10 Emergency Medical Services Program 11 Program Enrollment at Chaffey College 12 Map of Selected Regional Employers and Competitor Institutions 13 Purpose and Goals Chaffey College currently offers courses in Emergency Medical Technology. Emergency Medical Technician Certificate The Emergency Medical Technician certificate is comprised of 12 units (4 courses). The program is designed to (1) prepare students to perform basic life support in the pre-hospital setting, (2) prepare the student for employment in the field of Emergency Medicine. Successful completion of the certificate identifies the student has met the educational requirements as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic/EMT-1. The purpose of this report is to integrate and analyze data from multiple sources to determine labor market needs for the Emergency Medical Technician certificate program at Chaffey College, which is still under development and approval stages. The report describes the regional job outlook and compares it to the number of recent graduates at other regional institutions. Regional Definitions Inland Empire includes the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Los Angeles County includes the Los Angeles- Long Beach-Glendale Metro Division Orange County includes the Santa Ana- Anaheim-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 and averages. The 25 th percentile is a useful proxy of entry-level wages and the 75 th percentile of experienced-level wages. 4
Regional Job Outlook Projected Regional Job Outlook The table below displays 2010 employment estimates and 2020 projections for Emergency Medical Services-related occupations, with the exception of Orange County, which displays 2008-2018 estimates. Emergency Medical Technicians jobs are expected to increase at a rapid rate in the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County, while showing virtually no change in Orange County. Ambulance Drivers and Attendants jobs are on the rise in Los Angeles County and are growing at a much slower rate in Orange County. Total Estimated 2010 Jobs Total Projected 2020 Jobs Projected Growth (%) Ave. Annual New Job Openings Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Ave. Annual Replacement Job Openings Ave. Annual Total Job Openings State of California 15,900 22,600 6,700 (42.1%) 670 320 990 Inland Empire 1,820 2,610 790 (43.4%) 79 35 114 Los Angeles CO 3,540 5,080 1,540 (43.5%) 154 71 225 Orange CO 1,350 1,360 10 (0.7%) 1 27 28 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants State of California N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Inland Empire N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Los Angeles CO 270 340 70 (25.9%) 7 4 11 Orange CO 140 150 10 (7.1%) 1 4 5 Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited December 13, 2012). 5
Projected Regional Job Growth The graph below displays the projected growth of Emergency Medical Services-related occupations. All Emergency Medical Services-related occupations shown are expected to grow from 2010 to 2020. As indicated, Los Angeles County is expected to demonstrate the most growth in both occupations over this time period; nonetheless, the Inland Empire will show comparable growth in Emergency Medical Technicians jobs. % Growth 50 40 30 20 10 0 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics California Inland Empire Los Angeles County Orange County % Growth 50 40 30 20 10 0 California Ambulance Drivers and Attendants Inland Empire Los Angeles County Orange County Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited December 13, 2012). 6
Regional Hourly Wages This table displays the 2012 hourly wage statistics for Emergency Medical Services-related occupations. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics jobs in the Inland Empire appear to be more lucrative than the other regions of interest. Ambulance Drivers and Attendants tend to earn more money in Los Angeles County. An employee in this occupational group can expect to earn between $10 and $21/hr, depending on experience. Mean Hourly Rate 25 th Percentile Median Hourly Rate 75 th Percentile Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics State of California $17.78 $11.96 $15.19 $21.17 Inland Empire $16.85 $10.96 $14.02 $19.69 Los Angeles CO $14.77 $11.47 $13.21 $15.24 Orange CO $14.52 $10.80 $12.30 $16.00 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants State of California $13.61 $11.10 $12.99 $15.15 Inland Empire $12.48 $10.43 $11.33 $13.92 Los Angeles CO $14.20 $12.30 $13.92 $15.88 Orange CO $13.24 $11.42 $13.09 $14.57 Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited December 13, 2012). 7
Largest and Fastest Growing Industry Employers Largest Industry Employers of Emergency Medical Services Occupations The graph below displays the 2008 staffing patterns of the three largest industries employing Emergency Medical Services occupations across the state of California. As indicated below, Other Ambulatory Health Care Services employed the most Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. General Medical and Surgical Hospitals employ the most Ambulance Drivers and Attendants. Number of Employees 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 0 Other Ambulatory Health Care Services General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Local Government Ambulance Drivers and Attendants Number of Employees 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Other Ambulatory Health Care Services Local Government 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 December 17, 2012). 8
Change Over Time of the Largest Industry Employers of Emergency Medical Services Occupations The graph below displays the growth patterns from 2008-2018 of the three largest industries employing Emergency Medical Services-related employees in the state of California. The data indicate that job opportunities for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in the Other Ambulatory Health Care Services are expected to grow. Job openings for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants are expected to grow much faster than average in Other Ambulatory Health Care Service industries. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 40 35 Percent Change 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Other Ambulatory Health Care Services General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Local Government Ambulance Drivers and Attendants Percent Change 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Other Ambulatory Health Care Services Local Government 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 December 17, 2012). 9
Other Industries with Growth in Emergency Medical Services-Related Occupations There are no additional industries associated with growth in Emergency Medical Services-related occupations. Regional Graduation Summary Education and Training Most Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Ambulance Drivers and Attendants occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Regional Completers in Emergency Medical Technology Technician (EMT Paramedic) Programs The table below displays the number of program completers in the 2010-11 school year at regional institutions offering an Associate s Degree or certificate in Emergency Medical Technology Technician (EMT Paramedic). Institution Name Award Level < 1 Year Certificate 1 to < 2 Year Associate s Degree Certificate Chaffey College -- -- -- -- Citrus College 1 -- -- -- Crafton Hills College 198 37 12 -- East Los Angeles College 70 -- -- -- El Camino Community College District -- 28 3 -- Moreno Valley College 56 8 8 -- Mt. San Antonio College -- 1 10 -- Riverside City College -- 1 1 -- 2 to < 4 Year Certificate 10
Saddleback College -- 3 5 -- Victor Valley College -- -- 8 -- Total 325 78 47 -- 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/ Emergency Medical Services Program Emergency Medical Services Program at Chaffey The following Emergency Medical Technician courses are currently being offered at Chaffey College. Chaffey Course Chaffey Course Description Units Course Description EMT-410 Emergency Medical Technician 6.5 EMT-405 First Responder for Emergency Medical Services 3 Students develop basic rescue skills needed for assessment, immediate treatment, and transport of urgently ill or injured clients, by identifying and addressing traumatic injuries, medical emergencies, and environmental hazards using rescue techniques and equipment. Emphasis on accurate evaluation and treatment of life-threatening conditions and development of appropriate client care strategies. This course prepares the student for National Registry and the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) requirements and certifying exam. May be repeated. Emergency Responder and CPR training for the professional rescuer, fulfilling California Code of Regulations Title 22 requirements. Emergency care knowledge and skills required for Emergency Medical Technicians, Professional and Volunteer Firefighters, and Peace Officers. Course meets the American Heart Association CPR prerequisite and recommended preparation for admission to the EMT program, and is approved by the Inland County Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA). Below is a description of the discontinued Emergency Medical Services Course at Chaffey. Chaffey Course Chaffey Course Description Units Course Description EMT-400 Emergency Medical Technician 5 Students develop basic rescue skills needed for assessment, immediate treatment, and transport of urgently ill or injured clients, by identifying and addressing traumatic injuries, medical emergencies, and environmental hazards using rescue techniques and equipment. 11
Emphasis on accurate evaluation and treatment of life-threatening conditions and development of appropriate client care strategies. This course prepares the student for National Registry and the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) requirements and certifying exam. May be repeated. Enrollment in Emergency Medical Technician Program at Chaffey College Description of Emergency Medical Technician Program Emergency Medical Provider Certificate of Career Preparation Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Emergency Medical Technician certificate is designed to (1) prepare students to perform basic life support in the pre-hospital setting, (2) prepare the student for employment in the field of Emergency Medicine. Successful completion of the certificate identifies the student has met the educational requirements as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic/EMT-1. Major requirements for the Certificate of Career Preparation: 12 Units EMT405 First Responder for Emergency Medical Services 3 EMT410 Emergency Medical Technician 6.5 FIRETEC402 Basic Incident Command Systems - ICS-200 1 FIRETEC403 Intermediate Incident Command Systems - ICS-300 1.5 Enrollment Data for Emergency Medical Technician Enrollment The table below depicts the number of students at Chaffey College enrolled in courses that might be required to earn a Certificate in the Emergency Medical Technician program. Course Course Description Fall Term 2009 2010 2011 EMT-400 Emergency Medical Technician 78 N/A N/A First Responder for Emergency EMT-405 -- 152 84 Medical Services EMT-410 Emergency Medical Technician N/A 86 78 Note: Enrollment numbers reflect all students who either enrolled after the start date, enrolled prior to the start date, or dropped after the start date. 12
Map of Selected Regional Employers and Competitor Institutions Other Ambulatory Health Care Services are the top industry employers for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in the state of California. Across all four counties, the industry employers listed by the California Labor Market (1,959 in Los Angeles County, 699 in Orange County, 299 in Riverside County, and 313 in San Bernardino County) are displayed. This map illustrates the location of employers in Other Ambulatory Health Care Services listed by the California Labor Market. Also included in the map are the locations of Chaffey College and other competitor institutions offering degrees or certificates in Emergency Medical Services. 13