TRAINER 3 (Contract Trainer)

Contract EMS Instructors provide and support the EMS Division in the delivery of pre-hospital education.

Job Summary

The Contract EMS Instructor provides instruction and training for EMS classes offered by and through the UC Davis Fire Department and participates in program planning, implementation, and evaluation of EMS courses and students. These classes include but are not limited to the Paramedic, EMT, CPR, and EMS CE Classes.

Must be available to work on Fridays as needed for the paramedic program. Additional working days throughout the week may be assigned and may require working weekends and evenings.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Moderate physical activity.
• Requires handling of average- weight objects up to 50 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work involves light exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Minimum License/Certification:

• Certification/Licensure CA licensure as EMT-Paramedic, EMT or other related medical license for EMS classes is required.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Successful completion of an EMS or fire instructor course for the disciplines in which the instructor is teaching.
• Have at least two (2) years of academic or clinical experience in the practice of emergency medicine or prehospital care in the last five (5) years.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and methodologies.
• Knowledge of California State EMS educational program accreditation processes and standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Preferred License/Certification:

• Instructor Certifications in any or all of the following Certification Courses- ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS, and/or TECC.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Forty (40) hours of documented teaching methodology instruction in areas related to methods, materials, and evaluation of instruction.
• Previous volunteer or paid experience working for the Fire Departments EMS Educational Programs.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Skill to assess student performance and progress and to provide educational participants.
• Skill to adhere to established standards for educational quality.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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