IFPM

What IFPM does

IFPM (Institut de formations paramédicales du CHU d'Orléans) is a public paramedical training institute founded in 1907 and attached to the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Orléans in the Loiret department of France. It delivers eight State-diploma-recognized healthcare training programs — aide-soignant, ambulancier, assistant de régulation médicale, auxiliaire de puériculture, infirmier, infirmier de bloc opératoire (IBODE), psychomotricien, and puériculteur — alongside continuing education, VAE validation, and ERASMUS+ international mobility, serving roughly 1,200 learners per year across five sites (Orléans Nord, Orléans Sud Hôpital-Ecole, Campus La Source, Briare, Pithiviers).

The institute's pedagogical platform centers on simulation-based learning delivered through a dedicated Hôpital-Ecole simulation center (built 2008) featuring four patient rooms, an operating room, a nursery, six high-definition audiovisual retransmission rooms, and a regulation room equipped with high-fidelity electronic mannequins (newborn, child, adult, surgical), procedural simulators, aging simulators, France's first virtual dissection table for paramedical education, an ambulance driving simulator, connected CPR mannequins with real-time feedback, and the gamified Quizzbox assessment tool. Hybrid delivery is enabled through a Professional Zoom infrastructure, and clinical placement is anchored by the parent CHU d'Orléans. Pedagogical teams are composed of practicing health professionals supplemented by university faculty (Université d'Orléans and Université de Tours under the LMD system since 2009) and external expert lecturers.

The revenue model is dominated by a recurrent operating subsidy from the Conseil Régional Centre-Val de Loire, which also funds equipment investment and sets student quotas, with supplemental funding from the Ministry of Health for ARM training, employer/individual tuition, VAE fees (€250/candidate), and continuing-education financing via France Travail, CPF, and Transitions Pro. The customer base is structurally dual: 1,200+ individual learners on the demand side (Parcoursup applicants, direct enrollees, continuing-education professionals, VAE candidates), and a concentrated public-funder base (single regional council, parent teaching hospital) on the revenue side. The institute is not commercially listed and operates under ARS Centre-Val de Loire pedagogical oversight with QUALIOPI certification.

Name

IFPM

Legal name

Institut de formations paramédicales (IFPM) du CHU d'Orléans

Website

https://ifpm-orleans.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IFPM is a public paramedical training institute attached to CHU d'Orléans, delivering eight State-diploma healthcare programs across five Loiret sites to roughly 1,200 learners per year, funded primarily by the Conseil Régional Centre-Val de Loire.

Ownership category

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Product category

Paramedical Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDANAIAB

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

SECONDARYEDAOAMAC

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Protective Services & Public Safety Training

SECONDARYHLAFANAL

EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Emergency Medical Services

Keywords

• Paramedical training services
• Healthcare workforce education
• Nursing diploma programs
• Continuing healthcare education
• State diploma certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Orléans

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Regional Council Funding: Main operating subsidy from Conseil Régional Centre-Val de Loire which also supports investment projects for pedagogical equipment acquisition. Regional council determines student quotas and training capacity.
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Pedagogical costs for training programs, with financing options including personal funding, employer sponsorship, and regional council coverage for eligible programs.
3. Continuing Education Services: Ongoing professional development programs for healthcare workers including new offerings like vaccination prescription training (12 hours) and tutoring certification (28 hours).
4. Ministry of Health Funding: Full pedagogical cost coverage for Medical Regulation Assistant training by the Ministry of Health, covering students, job seekers under conditions, and public/private sector employees in fixed-term contracts.
5. Employer-sponsored Training: Professional promotion funding where employers finance employee training, particularly for continuing education and skill development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IFPM is a public hospital-attached training institute that delivers initial training, post-diploma specialization, continuing education, and VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) certification for 8 paramedical professions across five training sites in the Loiret department. Programs combine alternating theoretical coursework with clinical placements and are backed by state-diploma authority, QUALIOPI certification, and a Hôpital-Ecole simulation center. Funding flows primarily through Conseil Régional Centre-Val de Loire subsidies, Ministry of Health coverage for specific programs, and student/employer tuition.

Product overview

IFPM (Institut de formations paramédicales du CHU d'Orléans) is a public hospital-based training institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of 8 paramedical training programs leading to state-recognized diplomas. The portfolio includes core training programs (Aide-Soignant, Ambulancier, Assistant de Régulation Médicale, Auxiliaire de Puériculture, Infirmier, Psychomotricien) and two specializations for registered nurses (Infirmier de Bloc Opératoire, Puériculteur). The institute operates on a unified platform combining initial training, continuing education, VAE validation services, and international mobility via ERASMUS+. Additionally, IFPM provides access to a state-of-the-art health simulation center and innovative pedagogical resources. Programs are delivered across five sites (Orléans Nord, Orléans Sud, Briare, Pithiviers, and Campus La Source) with a learner-centered approach emphasizing alternation between theoretical learning and clinical practice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aide-Soignant (Nursing Assistant) Training Initial training program preparing students for the Diplôme d'État d'Aide-Soignant (DEAS), qualifying graduates to work as nursing assistants in hospitals, clinics, and care settings. Available at Orléans, Briare, and Pithiviers campuses.
• Ambulancier (Ambulance Driver) Training Initial training for the Diplôme d'État d'Ambulancier, preparing students to transport patients, injured persons, and expectant mothers in adapted sanitary vehicles. Available at the Orléans campus and includes use of an ambulance driving simulator.
• Assistant de Régulation Médicale (ARM) Training Initial training program qualifying graduates to handle emergency calls at SAMU-Centre 15, contribute to optimal request processing, and participate in resource management and intervention monitoring. Available at the Orléans campus.
• Auxiliaire de Puériculture (Childcare Assistant) Training Initial training program preparing students for the Diplôme d'État d'Auxiliaire de Puériculture, qualifying graduates to work with infants and young children in healthcare and childcare settings. Available at the Orléans campus.
• Infirmier (Nurse) Training Comprehensive three-year nursing program leading to the Diplôme d'État d'Infirmier, combining theoretical coursework, simulation, and clinical placements. Accessible via Parcoursup or direct L2 entry for PASS/L.AS students. Available at the Orléans campus.
• Infirmier de Bloc Opératoire (IBODE / Operating Room Nurse) Training Advanced specialization for registered nurses (DE Infirmier) to work in operating rooms, covering surgical assistance, instrumentation, and perioperative care. Available at the Orléans campus.
• Psychomotricien (Psychomotor Therapist) Training Three-year program leading to the Diplôme d'État de Psychomotricien, training therapists to help patients find balance between motor, affective, and cognitive domains using therapeutic mediations. Available at the Orléans campus (IFP site).
• Puériculteur (Child Health Nurse) Training Specialization program for registered nurses (DE Infirmier) to work in pediatric care, providing specialized nursing care for infants, children, and adolescents. Available at the Orléans campus.
• VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience) Certification Validation of prior experience service allowing professionals with 1+ year of relevant experience to obtain certifications through documented work experience. Currently available for Assistant de Régulation Médicale, with a 100% success rate for the 2023/2024 cycle.
• Continuing Education (Formations Continues) Ongoing professional development courses for practicing healthcare workers, including the 12-hour vaccination prescription training, the 28-hour tutoring certification for clinical supervisors, and other sector-specific training programs.
• Certification des ARM en Poste Certification pathway for current Medical Regulation Assistants (ARM) in position since July 2019, allowing them to obtain formal certification through competency assessment by a jury.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% VAE success rate for Medical Regulation Assistant certification (2023/2024)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CFA SMS Centre-Val de LoirecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Apprenticeship delivery partnership enabling work-study programs for healthcare training. Contact: 02 36 41 12 19. Handles employer recruitment and candidate placement for apprenticeship contracts.
• Université d'OrléanscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009LMD system partnership since 2009. University provides lecture halls and directed work rooms for paramedical programs. University faculty participate in teaching and semester credit attribution commissions. Collaboration enables nursing program integration with higher education system.
• Université de TourscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnership for nursing and masso-kinésithérapie training under LMD system. University participates in credit attribution commissions and provides academic oversight for paramedical education programs.
• Hôpitaux Universitaires du Grand-Ouest (HUGO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-regional collaboration for Medical Regulation Assistant training across 9 member establishments. Coordinator: CHU Angers. Formative sites: CHU Rennes andCHR Orléans. Enables regional access to ARM training for Bretagne, Pays de Loire, and Centre-Val de Loire.
• Lions Club d'OrléansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership for diabetes screening public health event. Students participated in screening activities at Place d'Arc shopping center, performing 1131 tests during the event. Collaboration supports student practical experience in health promotion.
• Les Belles AnnéesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent housing partnership providing priority access to two residences: Carré Céleste (7bis rue Saint Flou, 4 rue des Africains) and Reine Blanche (studios 17-37m², T1bis, T2). Includes fiber connectivity, fitness room, common areas. Priority processing code available through IFPM.
• Conseil Régional Centre-Val de LoirecoreOthersRegional council provides annual operating subsidy, investment funding for pedagogical equipment, determines student quotas and training capacity. Also awards scholarships based on resource conditions and provides first equipment assistance for aide-soignant students.
• CROUS Orléans ToursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent services partnership for university restaurant access and housing. Students can access CROUS restaurants on Orléans La Source campus and apply for student housing and Visale rental guarantee.
• SantécoreOthersARS (Agence Régionale de Santé) presides over pedagogical and disciplinary committees. Regional health agency provides regulatory oversight and is primary interlocutor for technical and pedagogical matters.
• DREETS Centre-Val de LoirecoreOthersDirection régionale de l'économie, de l'emploi, du travail et des solidarités handles State diploma issuance for paramedical and social work sectors.
• European Healthcare InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerERASMUS+ partner healthcare establishments across Europe for nursing student mobility. Includes institutions in Spain, Luxembourg, and other countries. Enables 10-week clinical placements with ECTS recognition.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Universités Centre-Val de Loire (Orléans / Tours): Partner universities that host IFPM's LMD-system lectures and contribute to credit attribution. They are enablers rather than competitors today, but are the most credible potential entrants if French universities directly expand paramedical degree-granting capacity.

Direct peers

• CHU d'Angers - Institut de Formation des Professions de Santé: Coordinator of the HUGO inter-regional network for Medical Regulation Assistant (ARM) training, in which IFPM is a formative site. Comparable public hospital-based paramedical institute with similar regulatory model and program mix in western France.
• Croix-Rouge Compétence: The training arm of the French Red Cross, operating a nationwide network of paramedical training institutes (IRFSS). Highly comparable to IFPM: similar state-diploma programs, public-interest mission, and historical roots in healthcare workforce training. IFPM itself was originally founded by the SSBM, a founding society of the Croix-Rouge française.
• CHU de Rennes - École de Paramédicaux: Western France university hospital with a comprehensive paramedical school offering the same state diplomas. Sister formative site within the HUGO ARM network alongside IFPM, with comparable pedagogical infrastructure and public funding model.
• CHU de Tours - Instituts de Formation Paramédicale: The other major university-hospital paramedical training complex in the Centre-Val de Loire region and IFPM's LMD partner since 2015. Operates the same suite of state diploma programs (IFSI, IFAS, IBODE, puériculteur, etc.) under similar ARS and regional council oversight.

Broad incumbents

• AP-HP - Instituts de Formation Paramédicale: The Paris public hospital system's network of IFSI, IFAS, IBODE, and other paramedical schools. Larger and more diversified than IFPM, but operates the same diploma-bearing, state-funded model of hospital-attached paramedical education at significantly greater scale.
• CHU de Bordeaux - Institut des Métiers de la Santé: Large French university hospital with one of the country's biggest paramedical training centers. Comparable public hospital-affiliated structure and full diploma portfolio, but with substantially larger scale, broader geographic catchment, and more extensive simulation infrastructure.

Emerging players

• AFTRP (Association pour la Formation des Travailleurs de la Réadaptation et Paramédicale): Specialized paramedical training and professional reclassification organization in France. Comparable to IFPM's continuing education and career-transition offerings (vaccination prescription, tutoring certification, Transitions Pro pathways), though narrower in scope than a full CHU-attached institute.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IFPMOrleans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ifpmduchudorleans
• Instagraminstagram.com/ifpmduchudorleans
• Xx.com/ifpmo

Compliance2 records

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Profiles5 records

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