This course has been designed and developed following the National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors, the National Education Standards, and the Louisiana Bureau of EMS (LaBEMS). This course will be offered as a hybrid course, blending self-study, classroom, and live labs.

This course will provide the student with the didactic component of the educational process.  It provides an introduction to the depth and breadth of academic knowledge that is evidence-based best practices for all levels of experience as an EMS educator.  

Upon successful completion of the didactic component, the participant must contact the Louisiana Bureau of EMS (BEMS) for completion of the BEMS education process.

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 Goal: 

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.