EMT Instructor - Located in Syracuse, NY

About the role

The Instructor functions as an Instructor for identified courses and cohorts and coordinates programs as assigned. Instructs in all levels of EMS education: courses in the NYS DOH Education Standards framework, refresher education, and standardized specialty courses.

Responsibilities

• Develops and revises course content and curriculum as assigned including: objectives, lesson plans, syllabi, evaluation process, and educational tools and ensures that materials meet the NYS DOH EMS Education Standards.
• Ensures that curricula is current according to NYS DOH standards and current evidence informed practice.
• Designs curriculum across a variety of platforms: traditional face-to-face format; hybrid delivery; and online courses.
• Develops course materials and posts to course online platform in identified time frame as appropriate.
• Captures and implements changes to curricula based on NYS DOH standards and current evidence informed practice.
• Coordinates program courses as assigned. Includes the planning, implementation, and evaluation process per Program procedures.
• Presents content for each course as mutually established with the Operations Manager and/or Clinical Education Specialist.
• Coordinates labs as assigned. Serves as a lab instructor as assigned.
• Maintains accurate records and files of courses, students, and programs.
• Evaluates student progress periodically, consults with the Operations Manager and/or Clinical Education Specialist.
• Documents problems as they arise.
• Evaluates students in all three domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) and provides feedback to students on a frequent basis.
• Participates in the item development, revision, and analysis process to meet accreditation standards.
• Reviews student evaluation forms and student patient care reports as requested and provides students with appropriate feedback.
• Supervises students in the clinical areas as scheduled in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator, as appropriate.
• Provides limited amount of tutoring as requested.
• Maintains examination security through monitoring all exams and securing evaluation tools under lock and key (or electronic equivalent).
• Remains current with State and local EMS and accreditation requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains Instructor status for standardized courses as mutually agreed upon.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree preferred
• NYS BLS Instructor preferred
• NYS ACLS Instructor preferred
• PHTLS or ITLS Instructor preferred
• PALS instructor preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience in a field/clinical setting as a Paramedic preferred, EMT-B or EMT-A required.
• Documented teaching experience EMS educational program development to include learner-centered lessons in accordance with state certification and/or re-certification curricula and evaluation systems preferred.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required.

Skills

• Requires prolonged sitting, lifting and bending, stooping and stretching.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.

Benefits

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