Education Council (EdC)

Council Overview

The EdC is comprised of state EMS officials whose primary role is oversight and development of their state's educational systems. The EdC focuses their efforts around the development of curricula, standards for instructors and teachers, and measurement of learning and competency.

The council provides a forum for communication, interaction and networking between peers, other national organizations and federal agencies with similar missions. This forum allows for the sharing of best practices; developing and encouraging mentoring programs; the joint resolution of obstacles and challenges; and the nationwide promotion of evidence-based decision making for EMS system development.

Documents & Resources
Access EMS education-related materials and supporting council documents below. Resources with descriptions can be found from the "Documents & Resources" button or through the NASEMSO document library via the "Library" button. Please note that council-specific materials are accessible to members only and require you to log in to view.

Documents & Resources

Library

Council Leadership & Liaisons

The EdC Steering Committee is made up of the Officers & Regional Representative leads.

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Officers

Chair

Richard Rhodes

State EMS Training Coordinator

Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma

Chair Elect

Courtney Newman

State EMS Training Administrator

Vermont Office of EMS

Secretary

James Weber

Emergency Management Specialist

DC Department of Health

Immediate Past Chairperson

None

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Regional Representatives

East

Tim Reitz (Pennsylvania)

Great Lakes

Terrie Godde (Michigan)

South

Richard Rhodes (Georgia)

Western Plains

Wendy Snodgrass (Nebraska)

West

Vacant

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Liaisons

None

Council Vision and Mission

Vision

To seek continuous quality improvement among EMS education programs through increased collaboration, effective communications, and sharing up-to-date technology and innovations with stakeholders.

Mission

To promote the evolution of the EMS education system by providing resources to advise states on matters related to education, certification, continuing education, and program credentialing.

Staff Support

Andy Gienapp

Deputy Executive Director
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