Utah Department of Public Safety

Initial Training Officer Course Schedule and Information 2026

Overview

The Initial Training Officer Course equips EMS professionals with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage training programs within their agencies.


Schedule

DateTimeLocationCourse Number
January 15, 20269:00 am – 12:00 pmWebinarTO2025821
April 16, 20269:00 am – 12:00 pmIn Person – Salt Lake CityTO2025823
July 16, 20269:00 am – 12:00 pmWebinarTO2025822
September 23, 20269:00 am – 12:00 pmIn Person – Salt Lake CityTO2025824

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the EMS Training Officer endorsement, applicants must:

  • Hold a current Utah EMS license.
  • Hold a current EMS Instructor endorsement.
  • Provide documentation of 30 hours of EMS instruction completed within the last year.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to register for the course:

  1. Visit emslicense.utah.gov
  2. Select Education, enter the course number, and register
  3. Begin the EMS Training Officer application
  4. Upload all required documentation
  5. Pay the $75 endorsement fee
  6. Complete the EMS Training Officer application

Note: Registration does not guarantee endorsement.
All eligibility requirements and course components must be completed successfully.


Required Documentation

Applicants must upload the following:

  • Verification of 30 hours of EMS instruction completed within the past year
  • Proof of a current EMS Instructor endorsement
  • Proof of successful course completion
  • A signed Training Officer Contract, acknowledging the standards outlined in the Training Officer Manual

Course Details

Format: Webinar
Attendance: Mandatory for endorsement eligibility
Webinar Access: Participants will receive the meeting link and instructions one week prior to the course date


Endorsement Information

  • The Training Officer endorsement is valid for two years.
  • You must maintain an active EMS Instructor endorsement for your Training Officer endorsement to remain valid.
  • If your EMS license or Instructor endorsement lapses, your Training Officer endorsement becomes invalid until renewed.

Reminder: Registration and course attendance do not guarantee endorsement.
Approval requires successful completion of all requirements and Department review.


Contact Information

For questions or additional information, contact us at:
801-273-6666.


Why Become a Training Officer

Training Officers strengthen the quality and consistency of EMS education throughout Utah. By earning this endorsement, you will:

  • Support and mentor EMS instructors
  • Oversee training processes within your agency or Training Center
  • Contribute to safe, effective, and well prepared EMS providers

If you are ready to take the next step in your EMS education leadership, the Training Officer endorsement will help you get there.