Managing Satellite Locations,
Off Campus Courses, and Faculty
Tony Ayub, BA LP
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Program Satellite: off-campus location(s) that
are advertised or otherwise made known to
individuals outside the sponsor where
students can complete the laboratory (or
similar hands-on skills) professional course(s)
without attending the main campus.
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Satellite(s) are included in the CAAHEP
accreditation of the sponsor and function
under the direction of the key personnel of
the program. (Policy XII.C and CAAHEP Policy
209 B Alternative Models of EducationSatellites)
Request for approval of a Satellite Location
form must be submitted in advance, for EACH
class and EACH satellite location.
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Approval of Satellite location is NECESSARY
for EACH cohort!
If you plan to offer off-campus location
Paramedic program where students can
complete the program without attending your
main campus.
Have you received approval from CoAEMSP to
conduct the cohort of students?
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A satellite does not pertain to sites used by a
completely on-line/distance education
program for individual students.
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EMS Education programs shall be sponsored
by organizations or individuals with adequate
resources and dedication to carry out
successful educational endeavors.
Sponsors should provide appropriate
oversight and supervision to ensure that
programs are educationally and fiscally
sound.
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Curriculum must include all content required
by the current National EMT educational
standards and competencies.
Course must include all minimum clock hours
of classroom, laboratory, clinical and field
instruction.
Program must be approved by Texas
Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
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Contribute adequate time to assure the quality and
success of the program.
Responsible for the development, organization,
administration, periodic review and effectiveness of
the program.
Supervise the quality of instruction provided to
students.
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Review student performance to assure
progress toward completion.
Review and supervise the quality of
instruction.
Document each graduates achieved level of
competence prior to graduation (completion).
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Actively work with your medical director.
Have and advisory committee representing
the program’s communities of interest.
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Program Director must assure that all
documentation and progress reports are
included in committee meeting agendas and
packets.
Should be designated and charged with
helping the program in; formatting
appropriate goals, standards, monitoring
needs, expectations and ensuring program
responsiveness.
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An individual who has the overall
responsibility for conducting an emergency
medical services (EMS) training course under
the direction of an approved EMS training
program.
Must be certified at least as an EMT, and must
be certified or licensed at or above the level
of the course being coordinated.
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Plan for and evaluate the overall operation of
assigned courses.
Provide supervision and oversight for
assigned courses.
Act as liaison between the students,
personnel instructing in assigned courses.
Coordinates submission of course approval
documents and fees.
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Assure availability of classrooms and other
facilities necessary to provide for the
instruction and convenience of students.
Process student applications and select
students.
Schedule classes and schedule faculty.
Assure that training equipment and supplies
are available and operational for each
laboratory session.
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Maintain effective relationships with clinical
and field internships facilities necessary to
meet instructional objectives.
Develop field internship and clinical
objectives.
Train, supervise, and evaluate internship
preceptors for their effectiveness.
Maintain all course records for a minimum of
five years.
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Coordinate written examinations, skills
proficiency verifications and any other
student evaluations.
Evaluate effectiveness of faculty.
Attest to the successful course completion of
all students who meet the program’s
requirements for completion.
Practical Approach
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Meet with school administration and faculty during
the planning process for a course and discuss:
◦ Type of Course (Dual Credit, Articulated Credit or C.E.)
◦ Funding
◦ Clear Expectations and Instructor credentials
◦ Interest and Facilities
◦ Review; schedule, syllabi, and reports needed
◦ Provide for all in-service needs prior to course.
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Discuss with faculty any
special circumstances
◦ Equipment equivalency
◦ Scheduling conflicts
◦ Extra or additional duties the faculty may have to
fulfill during the course
◦ Periodic meetings scheduled
◦ Technology use including; group emails, Facebook,
Twitter etc.
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Meet with students in advance to:
◦ Discuss selection criteria.
◦ Course goals and expectations.
◦ Course’s classroom and clinical requirements.
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Meet with parents.
◦ Discuss course, certification and clinical
requirements.
◦ HB5
◦ 60/30 TX Higher Education Strategic Plan
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Meet students on first day.
Schedule Medical Director visit if possible.
Be prepared to substitute for instructor if
necessary during the course.
Visit course periodically.
Address problems immediately.
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Be available to assist with;
◦ General reports,
◦ Formal/informal discussions with students and
faculty
◦ Attendance reports
◦ Grade reports.
◦ College campus visits
Tony Ayub, BA LP
EMSP Program Coordinator
El Paso Community College
[email protected]