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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor & Student Perspectives on Instructional Practices: A Case Study of a Fire Department EMS Education Program76 views
Author
Mirra, Lucian, Curriculum and Instruction - School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia0009-0003-0793-5167
Advisors
Jewett, Anne, ED-CISE, University of Virginia
Abstract
The emergency medical services (EMS) field is a highly specialized field requiring specialized instructors. This study investigates the perceptions of EMS instructors and paramedic students regarding instructional practices and educator preparation within an EMS training program. Despite their strong clinical expertise, many instructors often lack formal training in pedagogy and adult learning principles, leading to variations in teaching quality. Employing a qualitative case study approach grounded in theories of Pedagogical Content Knowledge and andragogy, this study uses a survey, interviews, and focus groups to explore how instructors deliver content and how prepared they feel for their teaching roles.
Mirra, Lucian. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor & Student Perspectives on Instructional Practices: A Case Study of a Fire Department EMS Education Program. University of Virginia, Curriculum and Instruction - School of Education and Human Development, EDD (Doctor of Education), 2025-11-28, https://doi.org/10.18130/9dmf-d812.
