Initial EMS Instructor – Information and 2026 Schedule
Overview
The following dates represent the 2026 EMS Education training calendar for Initial Instructor sessions. Each course is designed to support Utah Training Centers in maintaining compliance, improving instructional quality, and strengthening statewide educational consistency.
Schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Couse Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Webinar | TBD |
| March 12, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Webinar | TBD |
| April 15, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | In-Person: Salt Lake City | TBD |
| May 13, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Webinar | TBD |
| July 15, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Webinar | TBD |
| September 22, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | In-Person: Salt Lake City | TBD |
| October 14, 2025 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Webinar | TBD |
| December 3, 2025 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Webinar | TBD |
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the Initial EMS Instructor Course, applicants must:
- Hold a current Utah EMS license (EMD, EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic) for at least 2 years
- Have 1 year of experience working as a licensed EMS provider in a medical or emergency response setting
Required Documentation
Applicants must submit signed and dated verification on official agency or department letterhead. Documents may be provided separately or combined into one comprehensive letter.
Letter of Recommendation
A supervisor, medical director, or training officer must verify:
- Professionalism and EMS competence
- Communication and leadership skills
- Potential as an EMS instructor
EMS Instructional Experience
- Verification of 15 hours of EMS-related instructional experience completed in the last 12 months
- Instruction may include classroom teaching, skills demonstration, scenario facilitation, or agency-based training
Patient Contact Verification
- Documentation of 25 patient contacts within the previous year
- Must be verified through a licensed EMS agency or healthcare facility
A single letter covering all required components is acceptable if it is complete, detailed, signed, and on official letterhead.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to register for the course:
- Visit emslicense.utah.gov
- Select Education, enter the course number, and register
- Begin the EMS Instructor application
- Upload all required documentation
- Pay the $150 endorsement fee
- Complete the EMS Instructor application
Note: Registration does not guarantee endorsement.
All eligibility requirements and course components must be completed successfully.
Course Requirements
Reflective Discussion Assignment
One week before the course, an assignment will be emailed to you.
Be prepared to participate in a structured discussion on:
- Leadership in EMS
- Moral courage
- Resilience
- Professional responsibility
- How these qualities apply to EMS education
Evaluation focuses on:
Reflection depth, clarity, organization, and relevance to EMS instruction.
Technology Requirements (Webinars)
Participants must have a device with video and audio capabilities for online presentations.
Contact Information
For questions, contact us at 801-273-6666.
Why Take This Course?
Inspire the next generation of EMS professionals by becoming an endorsed EMS instructor. Gain the skills and confidence needed to educate and lead in your community.