The Ohio Fire and EMS Instructor Training Program contain education standards approved and adopted by the Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services Board.

EMS Instructor Candidate

* Possess a certificate as a FR, EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, RN or PA;

* In the preceding 7 years, have at least 5 years of experience as a FR, EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, RN or PA;

* Pass the instructor knowledge examination at the level of certification within last 3 years, (RN & PA tests at Medic level);

* Pass the practical skills exams, administered under the auspices of the sponsoring institution, at the level of certification within last 3 years, (RN & PA tests at Medic level);

* Completion of 40 Hours of Instruction of adult students and basic teaching techniques; and

* Comply with OAC 4765-8-01 (A)(6) to (A)(12).

EMS Instructor Student Contact Hours:
EMS Training Module (8 Hours)
Supervised Teaching (10 Hours)
Instructional Methods Examination (2 Hours)