EMS 201 - EMS Instructor Course

Credits: 5

This course is designed for the certification of EMS instructors in the state of Ohio. The program will provide the student with instruction in adult learning, lesson plan design and development, media selection, instructional strategies, evaluation tools and techniques, and instructor presentation skills. It also provides a teaching internship, as well as an orientation to the state rules, regulations, and policies as it applies to EMS instruction. Candidates must successfully pass an Ohio EMS Division Techniques Exam upon course completion and meet any other specified requirements prior to certification as an EMS instructor as prescribed by the Ohio EMS Division.

Theory: 7 Theory/Lab Total
Prerequisites: Possess a current Ohio certificate to practice as an Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic or is a registered nurse who holds a license to practice; at least five out of the last seven years experienced as an Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic or registered nurse; pass a written exam as provided by the Ohio Division of EMS at the level of the individual’s certificate to practice with a minimum score as specified by the Ohio Division of EMS ; an applicant who is a RN must pass an exam at the paramedic level; pass a practical exam for the level of certification as prescribed by the Ohio Division of EMS ; program director approval.