Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This certificate is designed to provide individuals with some of the advanced skills necessary to oversee a classroom or practical setting. Student will learn the role of the instructor, to identify various learning styles, plan a lesson, develop instructional materials, and evaluate student learning. Courses will teach students to apply these concepts when providing instruction to diverse groups and organizations. Students will be certified as American Heart Association BLS Instructors and courses follow the DOT/NHTSA National Guidelines for Education of EMS Instructors as well as NFPA 1041 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor.
Award Outcomes
Function as an emergency medical technician at emergency scenes and integrate with other medical providers as part of the larger emergency medical services system
Identify various elements, methods and resources of effective teaching and learning and utilize them in planning and delivering instruction
Interpret professionally recognized standards, rules, and behaviors as they relate to emergency services and education
Establish, implement, and maintain life safety education and youth fire setting prevention programs
Career Opportunities
This certificate prepares students to specialize their work in organizations providing education and training. Students will be able to provide medical training and continuing education up to EMT. Titles may include Firefighter, Fire Officer, EMS Instructor, Fire Instructor, Academy Cadre, Public Safety Education Specialist, Professional Trainer, Manager, CPR Instructor, or Training Officer. Students may use this certificate to advance to even higher positions such as a chief of training.