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NAEMT Committees

In accordance with NAEMT’s Bylaws, the NAEMT Board of Directors establishes committees to assist the Board in carrying out the mission of NAEMT. The President of NAEMT is authorized to make appointments to committees. Most committee assignments are made by the NAEMT President at the beginning of his/her two-year term and are reviewed annually. 

In accepting a committee appointment, members are committing themselves to fulfilling the following responsibilities:

  1. To fully participate in the work of the committee, including attendance at meetings and conference calls of the committee.
  2. To familiarize themselves with the subject matter being considered by the committee, including any NAEMT policies or positions that may relate to the work of the committee.
  3. To respect the variety of viewpoints and perspectives presented by each of the committee members.
  4. To fully support the decisions of the committee, even when they differ from personal opinion.

The Board of Directors has established the following committees to assist the Board in carrying out the mission of NAEMT.  For a description of each committee and a listing of committee members, click on the name of each committee listed below. Members interested in serving on an NAEMT committee should complete the committee interest form.

Education Committee (standing)

This committee shall provide advice and guidance to the Board on all aspects of NAEMT’s education program, including:

  • Reviewing all policies governing NAEMT’s education programs, and recommending modifications, as needed, to support the achievement of NAEMT’s education mission;
  • Overseeing the promulgation of NAEMT education courses including the global network of regional and national education coordinators;
  • Reviewing and suggesting appropriate action to address course site or faculty issues, as needed;
  • Monitoring requirements and trends in EMS education, certification, re-certification, and standards to ensure that NAEMT education is in compliance with all requirements and meets the continuing education needs of EMS practitioners;
  • Recommending the development of new courses or course content, as needed;
  • Developing tools and resources to support NAEMT instructors; and
  • Overseeing applications or renewals of education program accreditation, including CAPCE.

Chair: Michael Kaduce
Vice Chair: Justin Arnone
Members: Thaddeus "TJ" Bishop, Enoch Chan, Ken Dalessandro, Sean Davenport, Rick Ellis, Rob Gibbons, John Loney, Kevin McCarthy, Dave Page, Joanne Piccininni, Jason Powell, Armin Reisinger, Cory Richter, Troy Tuke