Educating the EMS Leaders of Tomorrow

IHM Health Studies Center has the only Nationally Accredited AOS Paramedic program in the State of Missouri and since the early 70's has been committed to the education of those entering the EMS field as well as currently licensed EMT's and Paramedics. We are committed, not only to the academic preparation of the student, but the psychomotor and social aspects of the courses we teach.

EMS education is all we do. Our staff and instructors have over 200 years of EMS experience combined and that experience is gladly shared with all students, whether they are attending a 2 day CEU course or the year long Paramedic program.

The administration and staff are constantly evaluating the quality of our programs and strive every day to achieve to our mission of Preparing the EMS leaders of Tomorrow.

Mission Statement

"IHM Health Studies Center is committed to academic excellence and will create recognition as a regional leader and model for emergency medical service education. Our mission is to prepare the EMS leaders of tomorrow for entry into the industry with the knowledge, ethics, confidence and compassion needed to excel. This will be accomplished by constant evaluation and improvement of the academic, clinical and social aspects of our student's education."