From Standards to Practice – Curriculum Development for AEMT and Paramedic Programs

Recorded Sep. 16, 2026
Dennis Edgerly, BS, EMTP
Program Director, Arapahoe Community College

Designing an effective curriculum is central to the success of AEMT and paramedic education programs and to maintaining compliance with accreditation expectations. Guided by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Standards and Guidelines, programs must ensure their curricula are coherent, outcomes-driven, and aligned with current professional competencies.

This webinar provides a practical, step-by-step approach to curriculum development for EMS educators. Participants will explore how to translate national standards and competencies into measurable learning outcomes, structure didactic, laboratory, clinical, and field experiences, and implement effective assessment strategies across all domains of learning. Through real-world examples and common challenges, the session will highlight strategies for building a curriculum that is both compliant and adaptable to the evolving demands of EMS education and practice.

Whether you are developing a new program or revising an existing one, this session will offer actionable tools to strengthen curriculum design and enhance student success.