August 18 – December 12, 2026
Application deadline: July 15, 2026
The EMS Instructor course is offered as a fall semester class beginning each year in late August and concluding in early December.
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EMS Instructor Course
Creighton University’s fully online EMS Instructor course provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to become an entry-level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) instructor. During the class, you will learn:
- What it takes to facilitate quality, student-centered lectures
- How to perform the online research necessary to present relevant and effective EMS courses
- Content in alignment with the United States Department of Transportation’s most current guidelines for educating EMS instructors
This is a four-month online course.
EMS Instructor Course Details
During each week of this four-month online program, you will have an average of two hours of recorded instruction; an hour of interactive dialogue with your instructor and classmates; and about four hours of reading and written assignments. As part of the course, you will also be expected to prepare lectures and lab presentations.
Instructor Certification Information
When you successfully complete the EMS Instructor course, you will receive a certificate of completion. While Creighton does not participate in a sanctioned certification process, successful course completion will satisfy current requirements for those seeking EMS instructor certification in Nebraska. Regulatory requirements for other states may vary, so please check with your state agency for specific EMS Instructor certification requirements.
Collaborative Community
The EMS Instructor course is intended to be a collaborative community of adult learners. This online community will include EMS professionals from a variety of backgrounds who live all over the country—and the world. We invite you to share your EMS professional experiences and training with this group.
Admission Requirements for the EMS Instructor Course
To register for this course, you must have an EMS certification or other emergency medical certification/licensure.
You will also need access to a reliable computer and high-speed internet.
EMS Instructor Course Costs
The total cost, including tuition and associated University fees, for this course is $1,200.*
Other costs (may vary):
- Textbooks
- Certification or licensure fees
*This is the non-credit cost. Students registering for college credit will be billed at the current credit hour rate. The cost of tuition is subject to change.
Advance your career with EMS instructor training.
Students who complete this course will be prepared to pursue career paths such as:
- EMT/Paramedic Instructor at community colleges, technical schools and EMS agencies
- Skills lab and simulation instructor for hands-on training and scenario-based learning
- Clinical preceptor/Field Training Officer (FTO) within EMS or fire departments
- Continuing education (CE) instructor/coordinator designing and delivering EMT/paramedic CEU courses
While Creighton does not participate in a sanctioned certification process, successful course completion will satisfy current requirements for those seeking EMS instructor certification in Nebraska. Regulatory requirements for other states may vary, so please check with your state agency for specific EMS Instructor certification requirements.
Upcoming Course Dates
August 17 – December 11, 2027
Application deadline: July 15, 2027
The EMS Instructor course is offered as a fall semester class beginning each year in late August and concluding in early December.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to enroll in the program?
Students must have EMS or related licensure to apply.
How is the course structured?
This four-month online course includes recorded lectures and related assignments, as well as opportunities for interaction with other students, the course instructors and other EMS professionals. There are no in-person requirements for this course.
Contact Us
Phone: 402.280.1280
Email: ems@creighton.edu
