EMT Program Director (63893)

About the role

The EMT Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, academic quality, and regulatory compliance of US Colleges’ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program. The Program Director provides strategic and operational oversight of curriculum, faculty, student outcomes, employer partnerships, program approval, accreditation, and full compliance with all applicable federal, state, institutional, and local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of the EMT Program, including planning, implementation, evaluation, continuous improvement, and alignment with institutional priorities, EMS workforce needs, and student success outcomes.
• Establish program goals, measurable outcomes, quality improvement initiatives, and promote a culture of academic excellence, accountability, professionalism, and continuous program improvement.
• Lead the development, review, revision, implementation, and consistent delivery of curriculum across all instructional sites in compliance with California EMT training standards, EMSA/LEMSA requirements, and approved course outlines.
• Maintain instructional materials, simulation equipment, skills lab resources, and educational technology necessary for program delivery.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, supervise, mentor, evaluate, and provide ongoing coaching and professional development for faculty and adjunct instructors; ensure maintenance of required licensure, certifications, and instructional competency.
• Serve as instructor of record for at least one EMT course each academic term or course cycle; evaluate student performance, maintain accurate academic records, and provide timely feedback.
• Serve as the designated Program Director and primary liaison with regulatory and accrediting agencies; maintain all required program approvals, authorizations, certifications, affiliation agreements, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare for and manage audits, inspections, site visits, accreditation reviews, internal audits, corrective actions, self-studies, renewals, and required reports within established timelines.
• Monitor student retention, progression, completion, certification examination pass rates, employment outcomes, and compliance with all didactic, psychomotor, and field externship requirements; analyze outcomes and implement improvement strategies to enhance student success and program effectiveness.
• Secure, coordinate, maintain, and expand field externship (ride-along) opportunities with EMS employers; verify completion of all required field experience components.
• Develop and maintain partnerships, affiliation agreements, and MOUs with EMS employers, hospitals, fire departments, public safety agencies, and other clinical partners to support externship placements and employment pathways in accordance with EMSA/LEMSA requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must meet California EMS regulations and Local EMS Agency approval requirements for a designated EMT Program Director.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred; Associate degree with significant EMS education leadership experience may be considered where permitted under EMSA/LEMSA approval standards.
• Licensure: Licensed Paramedic, Physician (MD/DO), Registered Nurse (RN), or Physician Assistant (PA) with current and unrestricted California licensure.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of academic and/or clinical experience in EMS or prehospital care within the previous five (5) years; Minimum of one (1) year of administrative, supervisory, or program leadership experience; Experience in EMT or paramedic education preferred; Experience with curriculum development, accreditation, regulatory compliance, and employer partnership development preferred.
• Teaching Methodology: Completion of a minimum forty (40)-hour instructor methodology course or equivalent approved by the applicable Local EMS Agency.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Thorough knowledge of California EMS Authority and Local EMS Agency EMT training program requirements; Knowledge of approved EMT curriculum standards and course approval processes; Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design, and psychomotor skills evaluation; Ability to lead curriculum development and continuous quality improvement in an approved EMS education program; Strong leadership, supervisory, and faculty development skills; Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with EMS agencies, employers, and regulatory bodies; Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills; Ability to interpret and apply EMSA/LEMSA regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional policies; Proficiency with LMS platforms, student information systems, and instructional technology.