This course has been designed and developed in accordance with the National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors and the National Education Standards.  This course will provide the student with the didactic component of the educational process.  It provides an introduction to the depth and breadth of educational knowledge that is evidenced-based best practices for all levels of experience as an EMS educator.  

Upon successful completion of the didactic component, participant must contact the Louisiana Bureau of EMS (BEMS) for completion of the BEMS education update and NREMT Exam observation component.

Topics include:
Roles and Responsibilities   Facilitation Techniques Administrative Issues    Communication and Feedback Legal Issues in EMS Education   Motivation Ethics      Teaching Thinking Skills The Learning Environment   Teaching Psychomotor Skills Learning Styles     Affective Domain Domains of Learning    Discipline Goals and Objectives    Remediation Lesson Plans     Cultural Awareness Presentation Skills     Teaching Resources Evaluation Techniques    Research
 
Course Goals:  To provide the most comprehensive information available on the EMS education processes so participants can help students achieve their learning goals  To provide resources to participants to facilitate their progress as effective educators.