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EMS Instructor Course – January–February 2026

Are you ready to take the next step in your EMS career? We’re offering an opportunity for motivated providers who want to become EMS Instructors and help shape the next generation of EMTs and paramedics!

This course prepares you to teach effectively in both classroom and lab settings through interactive sessions on lesson planning, evaluation, and student engagement.

Participants must attend all class sessions and complete all assignments to graduate the course.

EMS Instructor Course Schedule:
Class Session 1: (21 Jan 2026) In-Person -1800–2200
Class Session 2: Self-Directed Learning - Asynchronous
Class Session 3: (28 Jan 2026) In-Person 1800–2200
Class Session 4: (4 Feb 2026) Virtual 1800–2200
Class Session 5: (11 Feb 2026) In-Person - 1800–2200
Class Session 6: (25 Feb 2026) Virtual 1800–2200
Class Session 7: (28 Feb 2026) In-Person - 0800–1700
Class Session 8: (7 Mar 2026) In-Person - 0800–1700

Location: AMED EMS Training Institute - 106 Reimer St, Altoona PA

Course Fee: $300.00

All participants must collect and submit a letter of recommendation form a supervisor or Chief Officer. Participants will also need a letter of endorsement and sponsorship from your home agency that confirms that you are an employee or member in good standing with your home agency. Please scan and upload those into the collector.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Director Jason Tartalone at Jason.Tartalone@amedems.org.

Seats are limited. Apply today!

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* 1. Participant information:

First & Last Name:

Preferred Email:

Certification Level:

State EMS Certification #:

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* 2. Host Agency Information:

Host Agency Name:

Agency POC Name:

Agency POC Email:

Agency POC Phone #:

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* 3. Resume Upload:

Upload a copy of your resume that demonstrates your perceived qualification to become and EMS Instructor.

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* 4. Upload Letter of Recommendation

Upload your letter of recommendation from a Chief Officer or Supervisor.

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* 5. Upload Letter of Sponsorship & Endorsement

Upload your letter of sponsorship and endorsement that demonstrates that you are a member in good standing with your organization and that they are sponsoring you in the course.

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* 6. Provide a short essay that explains why you want to become an EMS Instructor and why you feel that you would be a good fit for an instructor position in any agency.

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* 7. Based on your experience, what are some areas of improvement that you feel you can influence in initial training courses?

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* 8. EMS Instructor Course Attestation Statement
By submitting this registration, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

Payment Requirement:
I understand that my seat in the EMS Instructor Course will not be secured until payment has been received in full. Failure to complete payment may result in forfeiture of my seat in the class.

Course Completion & Qualification:
I acknowledge that attendance and participation in the course do not guarantee successful completion or issuance of an EMS Instructor qualification. Successful completion requires meeting all academic, performance, and participation standards as outlined by the course instructors and the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of EMS.

Post-Course Certification Requirement:
I understand that upon successful completion of the EMS Instructor Course, I must complete a minimum of 20 hours of monitored instruction under the supervision of an approved EMS Educational Institute before my instructor certification can be finalized and issued.

By checking the box below, I attest that I have read, understand, and agree to all statements above.

I acknowledge the above and agree.