Raven EMS Education Program Manual
Sub-Section 3.42.714 - Lead Instructors

Lead Instructor Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned under the direction and delegation of the program director.
• Delivers instruction effectively from a prepared lesson plan, including instructional aides and evaluation instruments.
• Adapts lesson plans to the unique requirements of the students.
• Organizes the learning environment so that learning is maximized.
• Meets the record-keeping requirements of the program director.
• Assembles course materials, given a specific topic, so that the lesson plan, all materials, resources, and equipment needed to deliver the lesson are obtained.
• Operates audiovisual equipment, and demonstration devices, given a learning environment and equipment, so that the equipment functions properly.
• Utilizes audiovisual materials, given prepared topical media and equipment, so that the intended objectives are clearly presented, transitions between media and other parts of the presentation are smooth, and media is returned to storage.
• Administers oral, written, and performance tests, given the lesson plan, evaluation instruments, and the evaluation procedures of the agency, so that the testing is conducted according to procedures and the security of the materials is maintained.
• Grades student oral, written, or performance tests, given class answer sheets or skills checklists and appropriate answer keys, so the examinations are accurately graded and properly secured.
• Reports test results, given a set of test answer sheets or skills checklists, a report form and policies and procedures for reporting so that the results are accurately recorded, the forms are forwarded according to the procedure, and unusual circumstances are reported.
• Provides evaluation feedback to students, given evaluation data, so that the feedback is timely, specific enough for the student to make efforts to modify behavior, objective, clear, and relevant; include suggestions based on the data.
• May develop individual lesson plans for a specific topic including learning objectives, instructional aids, and evaluation instruments to be approved by the program director.

Refer to Sub-Section 3.42.785 - General Faculty for orientation and faculty development.

Lead Instructor Qualifications

These qualifications are based on CoAEMSP Accreditation Standard II.B.2.b. The Lead Instructor must:

• Professional healthcare credential(s) and experience in emergency medicine and pre-hospital care. Current licensure and at least two years clinical experience in the level of course.
• Knowledge of instructional methods. Have teaching experience to deliver content, skills instruction, and remediation. Should be able to demonstrate knowledge gained in the following classes:
• NFPA 1041 - Professional Qualifications for Fire Department Instructor (level II) OR
• Emergency Medical Services Instructor/Coordinator.
• Must have the ability to supervise and evaluate all students in the classroom and training evolutions.
• Primary faculty must also have enough education and experience in the field of the program they are managing to qualify them to instruct others. This qualification is at the discretion of the program director.
• Experience as an instructor.

These qualifications are based on NCOEMS Program Administration Manual and defined in Title 10A Chapter 13 Subchapter P.0602 (NCOEMS, 2023; NCOEMS, 2024):

• The lead instructor for initial EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic Programs must be a NC credentialed Level I EMS Instructor at the level of course or higher.

Copies of Lead Instructor’s curriculum vitae, licenses, and certifications are on file with the Deputy Director of EMS.

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