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The Future of EMS Education: Revising the EMS Education Standards

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The National EMS Education Standards, first published in 2009, set the foundation for initial education of EMS clinicians at the EMR, EMT, AEMT and paramedic levels. Now, those standards are being revised, and it’s your turn to provide input.

Hear from leaders of the effort to update the education standards as they share details of the first draft, released for public comment in August. They explain why the education standards are being updated, the process to do so and the members of the team behind the effort. In addition, the panelists share:

  • How the new EMS Education Standards will align with the recently released 2019 National EMS Scope of Practice Model

  • The role of the EMS Education Standards and their impact on the profession

  • Opportunities for you to share feedback and contribute to this important project

Presenters:

Bryan Ericson, Chairman, NAEMSE, and Associate Professor, Emergency Medical Services Program, Tarrant County College
Paul Rosenberger, EdD, Program Director, Section on EMS Continuing Education, Division of EMS, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Ernesto Rodriguez, MA, EMT-P, Chief, Austin-Travis County EMS
Jon Krohmer, MD, Director, NHTSA Office of EMS