EMS Agenda 2050 is a vision for a people-centered EMS system, developed through a collaborative two-year effort. This document is the final result of that effort, published in January 2019.
Education
Supporting a nationwide systems approach to EMS education
EMS is a critical component of the nation’s healthcare system. Indeed, regardless of where they live, work or travel, people across the United States rely on a sufficient, stable and well-trained workforce of EMS providers for help in everyday emergencies, large-scale incidents and natural disasters alike.
To this end, NHTSA’s Office of EMS works collaboratively with its Federal partners to support workforce research and develop resources designed specifically for EMS caregivers. We help coordinate and promote a unified vision for a system of EMS education, publish National EMS Education Standards and a National Standard Curriculum and champion EMS workforce health and safety, among other essential activities.
Resources
EMS Agenda 2050
EMS Agenda 2050
EMS Agenda 2050 Infographic
This 1-page infographic summarizes the EMS Agenda 2050 project and the six guiding principles to lead to a people-centered EMS system.
EMS Education Agenda for the Future
Education Agenda For The Future: A Systems Approach
The Education Agenda describes a consensus vision for EMS education system of the future and defines its components.
National EMS Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines
National EMS Education Standards
The National EMS Education Standards outline the minimal terminal objectives for entry-level EMS personnel consistent with the levels outlined in the National EMS Scope of Practice Model.
Emergency Medical Responder Instructional Guidelines
The EMR Instructional Guidelines contain detailed information that may be useful to the classroom instructor in achieving the Education Standards.
Based on a recommendation from the NEMSAC, this addendum recommends principles for inclusion into the Emergency Medical Responder Instructional Guidelines, which teach EMT students the principles of mass casualty incident triage based on the MUCC MCI Triage.
Emergency Medical Technician Instructional Guidelines
The EMT Instructional Guidelines contain detailed information that may be useful to the classroom instructor in achieving the Education Standards.
Based on a recommendation from the NEMSAC, this addendum recommends principles for inclusion into the Emergency Medical Technician Instructional Guidelines, which teach EMT students the principles of mass casualty incident triage based on the MUCC MCI Triage.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Instructional Guidelines
The Advanced EMT Instructional Guidelines contain detailed information that may be useful to the classroom instructor in achieving the Education Standards.
Based on a recommendation from the NEMSAC, this addendum recommends principles for inclusion into the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Instructional Guidelines, which teach EMT students the principles of mass casualty incident triage based on the MUCC MCI Triage.
Paramedic Instructional Guidelines
The Paramedic Instructional Guidelines contain detailed information that may be useful to the classroom instructor in achieving the Education Standards.
Based on a recommendation from the NEMSAC, this addendum recommends principles for inclusion into the Paramedic Instructional Guidelines, which teach EMT students the principles of mass casualty incident triage based on the MUCC MCI Triage.
National EMS Scope of Practice Model
National EMS Scope of Practice Model 2019
This document represents the first significant revision since the first Scope of Practice published in 2007. It reflects the latest evidence and best practices in EMS care, and is the result of a consensus-driven process managed by NASEMSO and supported by the NHTSA Office of EMS.
Rapid Process for Emergent Changes to Scope of Practice Model – September 2018
In response to a recommendation from the NEMSAC, NHTSA and NASEMSO convened a group of experts to develop a new standardized urgent update process for the Scope of Practice Model, outlined in this document.
National EMS Scope of Practice Model - November 2017 Update
The Office of EMS and the National Association of State EMS Officials added narcotic antagonists, tourniquets and wound packing to the EMR and EMT licensure levels. This PDF includes a cover letter from NHTSA to NASEMSO and the list of changes to the Scope of Practice model. Older versions of this document are available on this webpage under “Additional & Archived Resources.
National EMS Scope of Practice Model 2007
The National EMS Scope of Practice Model defines the names, levels of EMS provider practice and minimum corresponding skills and knowledge for each level.
EMS Core Content
National EMS Core Content
The National EMS Core Content, released in 2004, defines the entire domain of EMS care -- the knowledge and skills necessary in the out-of-hospital setting regardless of the level of practice.
Additional & Archived Resources
1996 EMD Program Implementation and Administration: NSC
This resource contains support materials for the National Standard Curriculum Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Program, 1996. Included are an EMD Manager's Guide, EMD Instructor's Guide, and an EMD Trainee's Guide. (This is provided for historical value)
2002 Supplemental Airway Modules for the 1994 EMT-Basic: NSC
This 2002 document provided supplemental information to assist the EMT-Basic instructor in the presentation of airway management, oxygenation and ventilation concepts.
Instructor's Course Guide for National Standard Curriculum: EMT - Intermediate, 2001, Refresher Curriculum
This site contains an instructor’s course guide for the 2001 EMT-Intermediate Refresher Curriculum. (It is provided for historical value)
National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors, 2002
This instructor preparation curriculum was designed to aid EMS educators in effectively teaching adult learners who populate the EMS classroom.
National Guidelines: Paramedic, EMT - Continuing Education
This document presents national guidelines for both EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic continuing education and competency assurance.
National Standard Curriculum - Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (Ambulance)
This document contains information to help instructors of the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (Ambulance) present the materials effectively. (This is provided for historical value)
National Standard Curriculum - Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (Ambulance) Participant Manual
The Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (Ambulance) curriculum provides participants the knowledge and skill practice necessary for individuals to learn how to safely operate all types of ambulances. (This is provided for historical value)
National Standard Curriculum: EMT - Ambulance, 1984
This document contains instructor lesson plans for the EMT level in 1984. (This is provided for historical value, but is replaced by the EMS Education Standards)
National Standard Curriculum: EMT - Basic, 1994
This instructor's course guide was designed to assist the course coordinator, instructors, and others in planning, managing and teaching the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic: National Standard Curriculum. (This is provided for historical value, but is replaced by the EMS Education Standards)
National Standard Curriculum: EMT - Basic REFRESHER, 1996
These 1996 Instructor Lesson Plans were designed to provide the technically competent instructor with the educational materials needed to conduct EMT refresher training programs.
National Standard Curriculum: EMT-Intermediate, 1985
This document contains instructor lesson plans for the EMT-I level in 1985. (It is provided for historical value)
National Standard Curriculum: EMT - Intermediate Comparison Document, 1999
This document lists the cognitive, affective and psychomotor objectives found in the 1999 EMT-I that were not in the 1985 EMT-I. The document was designed to help program managers and instructors meet the 1999 standard. (It is provided for historical value)
National Standard Curriculum: EMT - Intermediate Course Guide and Instructor Modules, 1998
This is the 1998 release of the EMT-I National Standard Curriculum. It contains the Course Guide and Instructor Modules and was designed to support instructors in teaching the EMT-I course. (It is provided for historical value)
National Standard Curriculum: First Responder, 1995
This 1995 document was the instructor's course guide and lessons for the National Standard Curriculum First Responder level. (Newer information is in the EMS Education Standards.)
National Standard Curriculum: First Responder - REFRESHER, 1996
This 1996 document was the National Standard Curriculum for the First Responder Refresher Course.
National Standard Curriculum: Paremedic, 1998
This document contains materials for the EMT-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum in 1998. (It is provided for historical value)
National Standard Curriculum: Paramedic - Comparison Document
This document lists the cognitive, affective and psychomotor objectives found in the 1998 EMT-P that are not in the 1985 EMT-P. (It is provided for historical value)
National Standard Curriculum: Paramedic - Instructor's Lesson Plans, 1985
This document contains instructor lesson plans for the EMT-Paramedic level in 1985. (It is provided for historical value)
National Standard Curriculum: Paramedic - REFRESHER, 2001
This site contains an instructor’s guide for the 2001 EMT-Paramedic: NSC, Refresher Curriculum. (It is provided for historical value)