ALS Education Program Coordinator

Stafford County•Stafford County, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of EMS, Paramedic Lieutenant, or designee, the ALS Education Program Coordinator oversees the department's Paramedic training program for initial training and continuing education of ALS (Advanced Life Support) providers. This will include the administration, organization, planning, implementation, management, supervision, and evaluation of the Paramedic program. Additionally, this position will supplement the EMS Division/Training section.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in organizational development, education, emergency services, health care administration, or related, and five (5) years of experience in the emergency medical field, including experience with national, regional, and state accreditation and evaluation processes.
Possession of Virginia OEMS Education Coordinator (EC) Certification.
National Registry Paramedic
Virginia OEMS Educator Coordinator (EC) Certification
Ability to drive a transport unit in a non-emergency setting.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in an applicable field
Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC)
Instructor certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support/International Trauma Life Support (PHTLS/ITLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support/Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals/Emergency Pediatric Care (PALS/PEPP/EPC)

Responsibilities

Oversees the administration, organization, planning, implementation, management, supervision, and evaluation of the Paramedic program
Oversees the structure as well as the daily operation of the program, including administration, periodic review and evaluation, continued development, and general effectiveness of program curricula
Performs to achieve acceptable graduation rates
Works cohesively with the Training Division to achieve targeted acceptable educational delivery, content, and accreditation, and employs a variety of active learning techniques to engage students by demonstrating a student-centered approach to teaching and ensuring effective classroom management
Demonstrates mastery of and currency in subject matter by incorporating practitioner experience in teaching
Incorporates up-to-date subject-matter expertise that reflects current trends in the field of EMS
Displays an ability to clarify abstract and complex ideas by using examples and analogies
Uses a variety of graded and non-graded assessments to evaluate student competence based on program objectives
Provides instruction and remediation to EMS providers both in the field and in classroom settings
Participates in curriculum meetings, and works in cooperation with the Medical Director(s) on revisions to the curriculum by program and department standards
Interacts with and directs EMS Preceptors in combination with operations
Ensures regular involvement of the Medical Director(s)
Makes recommendations for textbooks, materials, and equipment
Ensures compliance with Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Regulations
Submits Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) Course Approvals, approves student course enrollments, updates Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services - Course Student Disposition Report (VAOEMS CSDR), and maintains accurate program records
Evaluate course materials, current changes in practice, standards of practice, and student accomplishment of course and program outcomes
Maintains regular communication with liaisons at all clinical affiliates and field internship sites
Liaisons between Stafford County Fire and Rescue and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), and the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (VAOEMS)