EMS 110B - Secondary EMS Instructor

Credits: 2

Description
A 24-hour course for experienced providers that presents introductory concepts, resources, and skills to effectively deliver quality EMS education. Includes essential instructor knowledge, such as: psychology of learning, classroom management, legal issues, and evaluation practices.

Student Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to certify as a Secondary EMS Instructor by SNHD OEMSTS Regulation 200.500.
Recognize and differentiate various procedural regulations with the Southern Nevada Health District Office of EMS.
Define key terminology associated with teaching strategies and student learning.
Apply theories, principles and conditions for learning when discussing the adult response to education.
Identify factors that affect the learning process.
Identify characteristics of an effective instructor.
Describe strategies that will create a positive learning environment for students.
Develop instructional goals for training courses.
Prepare and present a lecture based on an assigned subject or provided lesson plan.
Demonstrate and instruct an assigned manipulative skill based on the provided psychomotor skill sheet.
Evaluate a student on a manipulative skill using the provided rubric and/or psychomotor skill sheet.

Prerequisite: Currently certified as an AEMT or Paramedic with at least two (2) years of full-time or five (5) years of volunteer/part-time EMS experience; or EMS Program Director approval
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade