Emergency Medical Technician - EMT

Instructor Requirements

 

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EMT Course Primary Instructor

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Alabama license as the level being taught or above, or currently licensed in Alabama as a physician.
• Certification from an EMS instructor course approved by the OEMS, i.e. Level 1 NAEMSE, DOT Instructor Course, Alabama Fire College Instructor Course, DoD Instructor Course, AHA Core Instructor Course.
• Minimum of 3 years of prehospital field experience.
• Current CPR Instructor certification.
• Supervised probationary teaching experience for one entire course at the instruction level being taught.
• Approved by the Program Director and Medical Director.

 

EMT Course Secondary Instructor

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Alabama license as the level being taught or above, or currently licensed in Alabama as a physician.
• Certification from an EMS instructor course approved by the OEMS, i.e. Level 1 NAEMSE, DOT Instructor Course, Alabama Fire College Instructor Course, DoD Instructor Course, AHA Core Instructor Course.
• Minimum of 3 years of prehospital field experience.
• Current CPR Instructor certification.
• Supervised probationary teaching experience for one entire course at the instruction level being taught.
• Approved by the Program Director and Medical Director.

 

Field Preceptor

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Alabama license at the level being supervised.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Be familiar with prehospital patient care.
• Supervise students in the internship and field setting and accurately document their performance.

 

Guest Lecturer

• High school diploma or GED.
• Expert knowledge in the subject matter.
• Program Director and Medical Director approval for the topic to be presented.

 

Medical Director

• Licensed physician by the Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama.
• Experience and knowledge of emergency care of acutely ill and traumatized patients. 
• Review and approve adherence to the program curriculum and quality of medical instruction and supervision delivered by the faculty. 
• Routinely review student performance to assure adequate progress toward completion of the program. 
• Knowledgeable in EMS education programs and legislative issues regarding the EMS programs and prehospital providers.

 

Practical Skills Preceptor

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of prehospital care experience as a licensed practitioner at the level being instructed. 
• Current CPR certification.
• Program Director and Medical Director approval to assist with practical skills instruction.