NAEMSE LEVEL 1 SIMULATION
QUESTIONS & SUCCESS GUIDE GRADE
IMPROVED 2026.
⫸ What alternative titles can a primary instructor hold? Lead
instructor, coordinator, or program director.
⫸ What responsibilities does a primary instructor have regarding
accreditation? They provide reports to accreditors, deans, program
directors, and stakeholders.
⫸ What is expected of secondary instructors in EMS education? To
support the instructional goals and curriculum design provided by the
primary instructor.
⫸ What minimum qualifications must secondary instructors possess?
Subject matter expertise, classroom management skills, and
educational competency.
⫸ What framework can be referenced for educator competencies?
The Danielson Framework for Teaching.
⫸ What are some competencies educators should develop according
to the Danielson Framework? Plan and prepare course materials,
manage the classroom environment, provide engaging instruction,
demonstrate compliance with professional responsibilities.
,⫸ What are the eleven professional behaviors identified by the
National EMS Education Standards? These behaviors apply to all
levels of EMS providers, including educators and preceptors.
⫸ How should educators introduce themselves in a group activity?
By sharing their current workplace, total years of teaching, something
unique about themselves, and one word that describes a great
educator.
⫸ What is the purpose of starting each day with positivity in the IC1
course? To foster a positive learning environment.
⫸ What is the 20-20-20 rule mentioned in the IC1 course? A
guideline to take breaks every 20 minutes, looking at something 20
feet away for 20 seconds.
⫸ What is a key responsibility of the primary instructor regarding
lesson plans? To create and oversee the class/lab lesson plan.
⫸ What should secondary instructors be aware of regarding the
primary instructor's expectations? The class/lab lesson plan and
relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
⫸ What is one unique aspect of the group activity in the IC1 course?
Each group must select a spokesperson to report back on their
findings.
,⫸ What is the significance of the cumulative years teaching EMS in
the group activity? To highlight the collective experience of the
group.
⫸ What is one word that participants must choose to describe a great
educator? Participants must select a word that encapsulates their view
of a great educator.
⫸ What are the three core professional attributes emphasized for
EMS educators? Integrity, Empathy, and Respect.
⫸ What is the role of an EMS educator in creating learning
experiences? They apply central concepts, tools of inquiry, and
structures of the EMS discipline to make subject matter meaningful
for adult learners.
⫸ How should EMS educators support adult learners' development?
By providing learning opportunities that support their intellectual,
professional, and personal development.
⫸ What instructional strategies should EMS educators use? A variety
of instructional strategies to encourage the development of higher-
level thinking skills.
, ⫸ How do EMS educators create a positive learning environment?
By using knowledge of individual and group motivation and behavior
to encourage positive group interaction and active engagement.
⫸ What communication techniques are important for EMS
educators? Effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication
techniques to foster active inquiry and collaboration.
⫸ What is the importance of planning instruction for EMS
educators? It is based on knowledge of subject matter, attributes of the
adult learner, and curriculum goals.
⫸ What evaluation strategies should EMS educators understand and
use? Formative and summative strategies with both formal and
informal techniques to evaluate cognitive, affective, and psychomotor
development.
⫸ What does it mean to be a reflective practitioner as an EMS
educator? To continually evaluate the effects of their choices on
others and seek opportunities for professional growth.
⫸ How can EMS educators support students' learning and well-
being? By fostering relationships with EMS colleagues and agencies
in the larger community.
⫸ What is the purpose of a course syllabus for EMS educators? To
create and adhere to a structured outline of the course content and
expectations.
QUESTIONS & SUCCESS GUIDE GRADE
IMPROVED 2026.
⫸ What alternative titles can a primary instructor hold? Lead
instructor, coordinator, or program director.
⫸ What responsibilities does a primary instructor have regarding
accreditation? They provide reports to accreditors, deans, program
directors, and stakeholders.
⫸ What is expected of secondary instructors in EMS education? To
support the instructional goals and curriculum design provided by the
primary instructor.
⫸ What minimum qualifications must secondary instructors possess?
Subject matter expertise, classroom management skills, and
educational competency.
⫸ What framework can be referenced for educator competencies?
The Danielson Framework for Teaching.
⫸ What are some competencies educators should develop according
to the Danielson Framework? Plan and prepare course materials,
manage the classroom environment, provide engaging instruction,
demonstrate compliance with professional responsibilities.
,⫸ What are the eleven professional behaviors identified by the
National EMS Education Standards? These behaviors apply to all
levels of EMS providers, including educators and preceptors.
⫸ How should educators introduce themselves in a group activity?
By sharing their current workplace, total years of teaching, something
unique about themselves, and one word that describes a great
educator.
⫸ What is the purpose of starting each day with positivity in the IC1
course? To foster a positive learning environment.
⫸ What is the 20-20-20 rule mentioned in the IC1 course? A
guideline to take breaks every 20 minutes, looking at something 20
feet away for 20 seconds.
⫸ What is a key responsibility of the primary instructor regarding
lesson plans? To create and oversee the class/lab lesson plan.
⫸ What should secondary instructors be aware of regarding the
primary instructor's expectations? The class/lab lesson plan and
relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
⫸ What is one unique aspect of the group activity in the IC1 course?
Each group must select a spokesperson to report back on their
findings.
,⫸ What is the significance of the cumulative years teaching EMS in
the group activity? To highlight the collective experience of the
group.
⫸ What is one word that participants must choose to describe a great
educator? Participants must select a word that encapsulates their view
of a great educator.
⫸ What are the three core professional attributes emphasized for
EMS educators? Integrity, Empathy, and Respect.
⫸ What is the role of an EMS educator in creating learning
experiences? They apply central concepts, tools of inquiry, and
structures of the EMS discipline to make subject matter meaningful
for adult learners.
⫸ How should EMS educators support adult learners' development?
By providing learning opportunities that support their intellectual,
professional, and personal development.
⫸ What instructional strategies should EMS educators use? A variety
of instructional strategies to encourage the development of higher-
level thinking skills.
, ⫸ How do EMS educators create a positive learning environment?
By using knowledge of individual and group motivation and behavior
to encourage positive group interaction and active engagement.
⫸ What communication techniques are important for EMS
educators? Effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication
techniques to foster active inquiry and collaboration.
⫸ What is the importance of planning instruction for EMS
educators? It is based on knowledge of subject matter, attributes of the
adult learner, and curriculum goals.
⫸ What evaluation strategies should EMS educators understand and
use? Formative and summative strategies with both formal and
informal techniques to evaluate cognitive, affective, and psychomotor
development.
⫸ What does it mean to be a reflective practitioner as an EMS
educator? To continually evaluate the effects of their choices on
others and seek opportunities for professional growth.
⫸ How can EMS educators support students' learning and well-
being? By fostering relationships with EMS colleagues and agencies
in the larger community.
⫸ What is the purpose of a course syllabus for EMS educators? To
create and adhere to a structured outline of the course content and
expectations.
