Instructor, Emergency Medical Services

• Maintains competency in theoretical knowledge pertaining to areas of instruction, as well as in current trends in the programs curricula. Correlates clinical education with didactic education.
• Teaches an appropriate course load. The appropriate workload is determined in consultation with the Program Coordinator.
• Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating standards/policies for the admission, progression and graduation of students in the program. Assists in the orientation of students in EMS clinical courses.
• Assists with establishing guidelines for the selection and awarding of the programs scholarship recipients (those scholarships given by organizations and private individuals).
• Serves as an advisor to students in the program.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and revises the programs coursework and curriculum.
• Participates in selection of the textbooks used in the program.
• Assists in developing and insuring that all course syllabi for the program are current.
• Participates in the process for the addition/deletion of library books, program-related journal and magazine subscriptions and audiovisual materials in accordance with established guidelines.
• Assists with quality review and improvement processes for the EMS program including long range planning, ongoing program development and evaluation of the effectiveness of the EMS program.
• Cooperates with the program coordinator in periodic review and revision of clinical course materials.
• Assists with tracking of completion or reentry of students for the EMS program.
• Assists with accurate preparation and submission of various reports for the program.
• Participates in and provides information for various evaluation processes at the College.
• Participates in the recruitment of students for the program and the College as appropriate.
• Assists with the development of promotional materials and works with marketing to get materials published, advertised and distributed.
• Serves as a channel of communication between the students and the Program Coordinator.
• Attends regularly held program faculty meetings.
• Assists and provides input to the Program Coordinator on annual program budget requests and needs for the program including instructional supplies, equipment and travel needed to accomplish the program’s objectives.
• Maintains security of equipment assigned to the program.
• Assists in the preparation of requests for special funds to enhance the program.
• Maintains current knowledge of the discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
• Maintains current knowledge of program policies, procedures and student progress.
• Assists with acquiring and maintaining EMS program accreditation.
• Participates actively in college and department committees as assigned.
• Maintains membership in professional organizations as appropriate.
• Represents the College in the community in a positive manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Unique:

• Adheres to the policies/guidelines in the EMS programs handbooks.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal health care and EMS regulations.
• Attends an annual training session on Bloodborne Pathogens and the EMS Program’s Exposure Control Plan.
• Maintains contacts with businesses, industry and professional organizations to ensure EMS program is current and includes advances in the field.
• Supports innovation, distance learning offerings and the use of technology.
• Prepares and submits reports required.
• Participates in the selection of EMS students.
• Maintains and updates student files regarding admission records, health records and other personal data as required by the EMS program.
• Assists with selection of new clinical learning resources per established criteria and with input from faculty and/or other consultants.
• Receives input from faculty, students and graduates related to evaluation of clinical learning resources and acts appropriately.
• Assists with activities of the program with affiliating clinical agencies by attending meetings as requested by the Program Coordinator.
• Assist with AHA, field, and clinical coordination (clinical liaison) and other related EMS educational activities.