Instructional Service Specialist - 100% -Emergency Medical Services Learning Resources Center (EMSLRC)

The Emergency Medical Services Learning Resources Center (EMSLRC), Instructional Service Specialist, provides instruction and support to faculty, staff, and students for purposes of training and, intermediate and advanced-level emergency medicine courses (i.e., BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMS initial education).  Instruction and support include, but is not limited to the design, and knowledge of current classroom/online assessment, curriculum, and presentation for all programmatic-related elements. Instructional activities may occur on the UI Health Care campus or at offsite locations throughout the State of Iowa. Department hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday although instructional activities may require work during night and weekend hours.

Position Responsibilities

Instruct, Train, Consult, Support:

• Coordinate the operation of and/or serve as the primary or secondary instructor for EMS initial education programs, EMS refresher programs, American Heart Association (AHA) and other nationally recognized course(s) as assigned.

• Consult and collaborate with faculty, staff and external agencies regarding instructional needs and the application of instructional design and tools in the delivery of instruction.

• Schedule adjunct faculty, staff instructors, and contract instructors as needed for courses in the area of responsibility.

Evaluate/assess student skills:

• Provide consulting and instructional services for classroom, skills labs, and simulation activities.

• Evaluate candidates participating in state and national certification psychomotor examinations.

• Provide the EMSLRC Director and Medical Director with regular updates regarding student progression.

• Respond to all questions/inquiries in a timely and effective manner.  Includes but not limited to applicants, course participants, faculty, UI Health Care and University of Iowa staff, and external customers and agencies.

• Assist the EMSLRC Director and Medical Director in coordinating the efforts of hospitals and field agencies serving as affiliates to the EMSLRC EMS education programs.

Design and Create Instructional Materials:

• Design, develop and evaluate instructional materials. Evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies and educational approaches used.

• Assure course curricula is consistent with AHA, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, and the National EMS Education Standards.

• Develop, prepare, assemble and distribute handouts/materials for course participants updating and editing as necessary.

• Consult and collaborate with the EMSLRC medical director to ensure current, evidence-based emergency medicine standards of care, literature, and practices are utilized.

Facilities/Technology Management:

• Manage the instructional facility including the classrooms, labs, and mobile equipment.

• Administer, operate and manage courseware management systems (i.e., ICON, Canvas). 

• Support the application of technology within the teaching facility.

• Operate and maintain complex equipment, requiring specialized knowledge or skills such as trainers and simulation manikins.

• Assure facilities are compliant with federal and state regulations and accreditation standards.

• Provide routine cleaning and preventative maintenance of training equipment.

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