​EMS Educator Applicants must meet the below requirements and submit proof of compliance for the following items if requested:

• An EMS Educator may be certified at the following levels:
  • EMR Educator, which certifies the individual to teach EMR initial certification and continuing education courses.
  • EMT Educator, which certifies the individual to teach EMR and EMT initial certification and continuing education courses.
  • AEMT Educator, which certifies the individual to teach EMR, EMT, and AEMT initial certification and continuing education courses.
  • Paramedic Educator, which certifies the individual to teach EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic initial certification and continuing education courses.

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• ​CE Educator, which certifies the individual to teach continuing education courses at or below the level of EMS provider certification or license issued by the board.

• Hold a certificate or license in Kentucky as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), or a paramedic
  

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• Hold a license in Kentucky or another state as a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Physician (DO or MD), or Physician Assistant (PA).
  • A Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Physician (DO or MD), or Physician Assistant (PA) shall be considered an advanced EMS provider at the paramedic level only for the purpose of credentialing the individual as an EMS educator.

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• ​​Not be issued a certificate as an EMS educator for a level of instruction higher than his or her EMS provider certification or license.
  
• Successfully complete a board approved EMS educator course that meets the objectives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors and the National Emergency Medical Services Education ​Standards which is designed to represent a common core for teaching knowledge and skills to assist in the education of adult learners.
  
• Proof of completion of ONE of the following Methodologies of Instruction courses:
  • EMS Success 40-hour Instructor Course Online
  • The National Association of EMS Educators Emergency Medical Services Education Standards Instructional Guidelines for Educating EMS Educators Course
    
  • The International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) Fire Instructor Course (KY Fire Commission)
  • Eastern Kentucky University's EMC 440 EMS Instruction Course​

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• ​Hold an unrestricted, current license or certification as a teacher or educator through a state board of education in the United States.
  • Proof of current license or certification as a teacher or educator.
    

• Applicants applying for CE Educator shall present documented proof of completing a nationally recognized or EMS-TEI instructor course.
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons/ECSI-Emergency Care and Safety Institute
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • American Safety & Health Institute
  • International Aquatic Safety School (IASS) Ellis & Associates, Inc.
  • Lifeguard and Safety Training
  • Medic First Aid
  • National Safety Council
  • Pacific Medical Training
  • ProTrainings, LLC
• No person shall be eligible for certification if disqualified in accordance with KRS 311A.050​ and KRS 311A.090. Please contact KBEMS legal at KBEMS.Legal@ky.gov​ if you have any legal questions concerning your eligibility for Educator certification.
• Undergo a background check pursuant to KRS 311A.050 and 311A.100.
• ​Viewpoint Screening is the only KBEMS-approved background check vendor for any applicant not currently certified or licensed as an EMS provider by KBEMS.
• You must link directly to the KBEMS specific Viewpoint Screening Background Check here: ​​https://www.viewpointscreening.com/kbems​ ​
• KY Board of EMS - Viewpoint Screening BG Check Instructions.pdf
• Background check MUST be less than 6 months old at the time of application.
• If you are currently a KBEMS-certified or licensed EMS provider, you can submit a background check through the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).
  • Administrative Office of the Courts.
    
  • Background check MUST be less than 6 months old at the time of application.
• Complete an Initial Educator certification application through your KEMSIS account.
• ​Pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030, there is no fee for Initial Educator Certification.​
  
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Updated February 16th, 2024