Emergency Medical Services Instructor Training Program of the National Standard Curriculum Revised

NHTSA · 1996 · ROSA P / United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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This document outlines the revision of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor Training Program, part of the National Standard Curriculum. The initiative addresses the critical need for high-quality instruction in prehospital care, recognizing that the success of EMS training depends heavily on the caliber of instructors delivering the content. While NHTSA had previously developed training programs for EMS personnel, these were often taught by subject matter experts who lacked formal teaching experience. The revision was motivated by the 1990 shift in the EMT-Basic Course from a diagnosis-based to an assessment-based curriculum, necessitating an update to the instructor training to align with these pedagogical changes. The revised program was developed by a Curriculum Development Group (CDG) that collaborated with curriculum and instructional design specialists, as well as representatives from key national organizations, including the National Associations of EMTs, State EMS Directors, EMS Physicians, the National Council of State EMS Training Coordinators, the National Emergency Medical Services Resource Alliance, and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. The course design focuses on providing clinically competent individuals with the instructional skills necessary to teach effectively. It emphasizes instructional preparation, presentation, and evaluation, grounding students in learning theory while prioritizing hands-on applications. The curriculum incorporates strategies for teaching assessment-based curricula and task-oriented learning to adult learners, aiming to build confidence in instructors to teach any course within the National Standard Curricula for which they are technically qualified. The revised course materials underwent pilot testing in Gastonia and Salisbury, North Carolina. The pilots were well-received, and participant feedback was incorporated into the final revisions. The document serves as a dissemination tool within the NHTSA’s Traffic Tech Technology Transfer Series, providing information on how to obtain the updated curriculum. The materials, including the Instructor Guide, Student Guide, and Course Guide, are available for purchase through the Government Printing Office. The significance of this revision lies in its role in standardizing and improving the quality of EMS education across the United States. By ensuring that instructors are trained in modern pedagogical methods aligned with assessment-based curricula, the program supports the overall effectiveness of the EMS system. This underscores the critical role of instructor training in the broader framework of national EMS standards, ensuring that prehospital providers receive consistent, high-quality training regardless of their location or specific level of certification.

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