Online
EMS Instructor
The fully online EMS Instructor course at Creighton University provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to become an entry-level EMS instructor. You will learn what it takes to facilitate quality, student-centered lectures and to do the online research necessary to present relevant and effective EMS courses. The EMS Instructor course was developed using the U.S. Department of Transportation’s most current guidelines for educating EMS instructors.
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Course Details
Outcomes
When you successfully complete the EMS Instructor course, you will receive a certificate of completion. However, Creighton does not participate in a sanctioned certification process so you cannot declare yourself a certified EMS Instructor. Successful course completion will satisfy current requirements for those seeking EMS Instructor certification in Nebraska. Regulatory requirements vary by state regarding instructor certification. Please check with your state agency for specific EMS Instructor certification requirements.
Online Learning
The EMS Instructor course is offered 100-percent online. Each week you will have an average of about 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 be expected to prepare lectures and lab presentations.
Collaborative Community
The EMS Instructor course is intended to be a collaborative community of online adult learners. Your 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 your classmates and instructor.
Course & Technology Requirements
Course Requirements
An EMS certification or other emergency medical certification/licensure.
Technology Requirements
You must have access to a computer and a reliable high-speed Internet connection. Learn more about technology requirements for online learning at Creighton.
You will be assigned a Creighton email account for use while you are enrolled in this course. All electronic correspondence will be sent through your Creighton account.
Cost
- Effective for courses starting after Aug 1, 2025, the total tuition and associated University fees for this course is $1200*
- 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.
Course Dates
The EMS Instructor course is delivered 100% online and is available as either a credit or certificate class. EMS Instructor is a fall semester class beginning each year in late August and concluding in early December.
The next session is:
- Aug. 19 – Dec. 12, 2025 - Application deadline Jul. 15, 2025
Future sessions:
- Aug. 18 – Dec. 12, 2026 - Application deadline Jul. 15, 2025
- Aug. 17 – Dec. 11, 2027 - Application deadline Jul. 15, 2026
