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How much do paramedic educator jobs pay per week?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average weekly pay for paramedic educator in the United States is $2,323.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,903.85 and $2,701.92 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Paramedic Educators?

Paramedic Educators are experienced paramedics who teach, mentor, and train aspiring or current paramedics. They develop and deliver educational programs, workshops, and practical simulations to ensure students gain the skills and knowledge needed for emergency medical services. Paramedic Educators may work in colleges, universities, hospitals, or EMS agencies, and are responsible for keeping curriculum up to date with the latest medical protocols and practices. Their role is critical to maintaining high standards in pre-hospital emergency care.

What is the difference between Paramedic Educator vs Paramedic?

AspectParamedic EducatorParamedic
CredentialsParamedic certification, teaching credentials (if applicable)Paramedic certification
Work EnvironmentEducational settings, training programs, classroomsAmbulances, emergency scenes, hospitals
Employer & IndustryTraining institutions, colleges, EMS agenciesEMS services, hospitals, emergency response teams
Primary FocusTeaching and curriculum developmentProviding emergency medical care

In summary, a Paramedic Educator focuses on training and educating future paramedics within educational settings, while a Paramedic provides direct emergency medical care in the field. Both roles require paramedic certification, but their work environments and primary responsibilities differ significantly.

What are some common challenges faced by Paramedic Educators in balancing classroom teaching with hands-on training?

Paramedic Educators often balance the demands of delivering engaging classroom instruction with coordinating practical, hands-on training scenarios. One frequent challenge is ensuring that all students receive equal opportunities for real-life skills practice, especially when resources or clinical placements are limited. Additionally, staying current with evolving medical protocols and integrating new technologies into training programs requires ongoing professional development. Effective time management and strong communication with both students and clinical partners are essential for overcoming these challenges and ensuring a high-quality educational experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Paramedic Educator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Paramedic Educator, you need in-depth knowledge of emergency medical practices, teaching methodologies, and typically paramedic certification with several years of field experience. Familiarity with simulation technology, learning management systems (LMS), and often instructor certifications such as NAEMSE are important technical requirements. Strong communication, mentorship abilities, and adaptability are essential soft skills for effectively guiding and supporting students. These skills ensure high-quality instruction, up-to-date clinical training, and the development of competent, confident paramedics.
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Infographic showing various Paramedic Educator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,828 per year, or $58.1 per hour.
Paramedic-Critical Care, Oconee-Ambulance Services (Full-time, Variable)

Paramedic-Critical Care, Oconee-Ambulance Services (Full-time, Variable)

Prisma Health

Seneca, SC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Prisma Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 343 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

411th of 881 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides high quality pre-hospital and inter-facility advanced life support including assessment triage, and treatment utilizing established Clinical Operating Guidelines approved by the Prisma Health Mobile Care Medical Control, with scope of practice; assesses the nature and extent of the illness and injury to establish and prioritize care needed for safe transport of the critical care patient to an appropriate facility. Is qualified to provide care for patients across the lifespan in assigned clinical area. Assures that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. Supports MCAS daily operations. When assigned, the Critical Care Paramedic will provide operational oversight of an assigned shift in absence of the assigned supervisor.

Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

  • Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation and completes prior to end of shift. Functions within the scope of practice as defined by state and national regulations

  • Attends a minimum of eight (8) critical care educational programs per year pertinent to practice.

  • Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies on board ambulance to deliver patient care. Keeps truck clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all requests.

  • Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public.

  • Provides one of the following roles on an ongoing basis: Training, Clinical Quality Assurance, Logistics/Supplies, Compliance, Capital Equipment, Research/Analytics, Internal Communications, and Critical Care Team Liaison. All Critical Care Paramedics may be assigned as a Field Training Officer (FTO) for new employee orientation or those in need of additional training or oversight.

  • Performs POC testing with approval of Administration.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - Approved Paramedic Education Program

  • Experience - Three (3) years as aparamedic

In Lieu Of

The required active South Carolina AND National Registry EMS certification meets the educational requirements for this role.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • Paramedic, National Registry Certified in state in which work is performed

  • A valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.

  • BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support

  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

  • PALS(Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

  • Must hold one of the followingcritical care certifications: CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse); OR FP-C (Flight Critical Care Paramedic): OR CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic Certification);OR CCEMTP (Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program)

  • PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) - PREFERRED

  • ITLS (International Trauma Life Support)- PREFERRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

  • Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database, data entry)

  • Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies.

  • Ability to maintain competency in knowledge and skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Oconee Medical Campus

Facility

1024 Prisma Health EMS

Department

10247256 Ambulance Services

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