Hybrid EMS Instructor-Coordinator Course

~Pending State Approval~

Hybrid EMS Instructor-Coordinator Course

Initial IC Course Admission Criteria:

• 3 Years field experience at any level--EMR (MFR), EMT, Specialist (AEMT) or Paramedic (This is required to become licensed as a Michigan EMS IC.)
• Two Letters of Support Are Required.  At least one must be from an active Michigan EMS IC.  The other may be from an EMS Instructor, IC or your public safety employer. (both to be emailed to dsmith10@ncmich.edu no later than OCTOBER 4, 2025)

Virtual welcome meeting and learning platform overview (recommended, but optional) via “Zoom” on Wednesday, October 8th at 5 pm EST. Information on how to join will be provided to course registrants in their confirmation email when they register.

Weekly online course activity (weekly student activity is required)

• Coursework will include an online orientation to North Central Michigan College’s Learning Management System (Brightspace) and the course syllabus during Week 1. This will give access to future weeks’ information.
• Weekly content will include learning and lecture material, quiz/exam, discussion and interaction with peers & course instructor(s) and online assignments per course schedule. Optional weekly in-person meetings will occur on Mondays at 4 pm via “Zoom.” (Day of the week may be adjusted based on student needs).

Required "real time” sessions (online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams)

• Wednesday, December 10th - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (students will do a 7-10 minute practice presentation and evaluate peers)

• Wednesday, January 7th - 8:30 am (tentative) Required MDHHS Presentation

• Wednesday, January 21st - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (students will do a 10-15 minute practice presentation and evaluate peers)

Student Teaching: A minimum of 30 hours of student teaching will be completed by each IC candidate beginning mid-December (contingent on class progress) through April 5, 2026. Each IC Candidate will be responsible to arrange approved teaching experiences and submit paperwork for each session taught. Teaching experience must include both MDHHS-approved EMS CE programs AND Initial EMS Education programs.

Class Course Dates: October 5, 2025 - April 5, 2026*

*Course ends with student teaching experience.         

Cost: $1,510.00 (your non-refundable $50 registration fee goes toward this total)    

Questions about the program? Contact the instructor, Dena Smith at dsmith10@ncmich.edu

Note: Your candidacy to take the EMS IC licensing exam to become licensed as a Michigan EMS IC is contingent on the successful completion of the coursework and student teaching in the time periods listed. As with your provider license, a criminal history could negatively affect your ability to obtain an IC license in the State of Michigan.