SCEMSA Leadership I

An EMS centric introductory leadership course covering leadership topics including culture, communication, and ethics among others.

Description

Completely revised for 2026.

SCEMSA MEMBERS $100.00 off registration. 

This course is designed with significant input from the EMS Leadership Community from across the State of South Carolina. Utilizing this input the course was developed to serve as foundational leadership course to better prepare you for entry into EMS Leadership. Throughout this course you will be utilize many resources including, Research Articles, Composed Readings, and Short Videos/Lectures to learn material. You will then be applying these concepts through developmental assignments that help you apply these concepts to real world examples of EMS Leadership.

This course is offered completely online with Synchronous Virtual Discussions each week.  

Course Topics

Module 1: EMS Leadership Fundamentals

Module 2: EMS System Design & Delivery Models

Module 3: Core EMS Finance for New Leaders

Module 4: Introduction to Contracts & Legal Frameworks

Module 5: Workforce Management, Human Resources & Organizational Culture

Module 6: Quality, Safety & Accreditation Basics

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