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CORENEWSLETTER
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Your Direct Line to the School of EMS
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DISPATCH
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Your official dispatch from the School of EMS.
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WELCOME TO THE SOE CORE NEWSLETTER!
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Growth Demands Stronger Systems
Growth only matters if quality grows with it.
As the School of EMS continues expanding into new regions and supporting more students across the country, our focus remains fixed on maintaining strong educational standards while improving the systems that support both students and employer partners. Every department continues working together to ensure growth never comes at the expense of consistency, accountability, or outcomes.
This month’s newsletter highlights the teams, partnerships, and operational efforts helping move that mission forward.
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WHAT IS CORE?
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Connecting Opportunity through Relationships and Engagement
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CORE is your dedicated sponsor support team at the School of EMS. We're here to ensure clear communication, help you navigate student sponsorship, and keep you connected to the resources that matter most. More initiatives and enhancements are on the way - this is just the beginning.
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CONNECTION
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Where partnership & connections drive student success.
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2026 First There First Care Conference
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School of EMS is thrilled to announce that we’ll be attending this year’s First There First Care (FTFC) Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida! As a leader in emergency medical education, we’re excited to connect with fellow first responders, industry professionals, and innovators who share our passion for advancing prehospital care. FTFC offers an incredible opportunity to exchange knowledge, explore the latest in training and technology, and strengthen the skills that save lives.
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HEADS-UP
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What's next and when to expect it.
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Upcoming Course Starts
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Programs continue to launch nationwide to meet regional workforce needs.
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EMT – May Starts: Tyler, TX • Jacksonville, FL • Sioux Falls, SD • Duncan, OK
June Starts: Palm Harbor, FL • Farmers Branch, TX
Paramedic – May Starts: Spring, TX • Jacksonville, FL • Palm Harbor, FL • Rogers, AR • Russellville, AR
June Starts: Frisco, TX • Seminole, TX • Tyler, TX • Palm Harbor, FL • Bemidji, MN • Provo, UT • Oklahoma City, OK • Taylorville, IL • Sioux Falls, SD • Bolivar, MO
Advanced EMT – May Starts: Tyler, TX • Sioux Falls, SD
June Starts: Tyler, TX • Farmers Branch, TX • Sioux Falls, SD
Consistent start schedules across multiple regions allow agencies to plan ahead and align training with workforce needs.
If your organization is interested in sponsoring students or hosting a future course, contact us at info@schoolofems.org to learn how to bring School of EMS training to your area.
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SUCCESS IN ACTION
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Student Spotlight: Tyler Irving
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Tyler was engaged and participated throughout lab. Additionally he was prepared for class and he stood out above others while we practiced scenarios.
Cohort - TPA-41-EB-B4-0-25
Lab Location: Tampa, FL
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ADVANCE NOTICE
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Insights and updates to help you stay one step ahead.
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As operational demand continues increasing across education, clinicals, and student support, teams throughout the School of EMS remain focused on strengthening the systems behind the student experience.
Growth requires more than adding new locations or enrolling more students. It requires consistent standards, strong partnerships, adaptable processes, and teams willing to continuously improve. From admissions and onboarding to lab performance and clinical placement, every department plays a role in maintaining the quality our students and employer partners expect.
The goal remains the same: producing competent EMS professionals prepared to serve their communities with confidence.
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ROUNDS
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SOE Department updates to keep you in the know.
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SUPPORT STATUS
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Student Services remained highly active throughout April while continuing to support students through admissions, finance, graduation processing, and compliance requirements. Communication volume remained high as teams worked to keep students progressing without unnecessary delays. Despite continued growth, support operations remained steady and focused on helping students successfully navigate the path from enrollment to completion.
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EDUCATION BRIEFING
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Education teams continue focusing on reinforcement, remediation trends, and strengthening long-term knowledge retention throughout the learning process. As technology rapidly changes education, instructors are placing increased emphasis on critical thinking and clinical reasoning to help ensure students fully understand the material rather than simply memorizing information for testing.
Teams continue reviewing student performance trends and adapting instructional strategies to better support certification success and field readiness.
+ Featured Article: “Shortcut or Short Circuit” by Dr. Robert Stanley, Director of Academic Affairs, School of EMS
This month’s featured article examines the growing role of artificial intelligence in education and the challenges it presents in developing true clinical reasoning skills. As technology continues evolving, maintaining educational integrity and long-term knowledge retention remains a major focus throughout EMS education.
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LAB REPORT
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Where Readiness is Built.
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Live Education experienced another high-volume month across EMT and Paramedic programs, with thousands of students participating in hands-on training and certification activities throughout April.
Student performance remained strong across final testing and oral board evaluations, reflecting continued emphasis on consistency in instruction, remediation, and evaluation standards. Instructor monitoring and quality assurance efforts also continued throughout the month as teams worked to maintain a consistent educational experience across all locations.
Several operational and educational improvement projects remain underway as Live Education continues preparing for future growth throughout 2026.
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CLINICAL COMMAND
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Where Care Comes to Life.
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Clinical operations continued expanding alongside enrollment growth, with hundreds of students progressing through onboarding, clearance, and field participation processes during the month.
Students completed thousands of field and clinical shifts across a growing network of EMS agencies and hospital partners nationwide. Scheduling, onboarding, and affiliation efforts remained a major focus as the Clinical team continued working to provide students with meaningful real-world patient care experience prior to graduation.
The continued support of clinical and employer partners remains critical to the success of EMS education and workforce development.
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DOCTOR'S NOTE
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A message from our medical leaders.
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Medical direction remains one of the most important components in bridging education with real-world patient care.
As EMS and healthcare continue evolving, maintaining strong medical oversight and evidence-based educational practices remains essential to preparing students for the realities of modern emergency medicine. Continued collaboration between education teams, medical directors, and field professionals helps ensure students are learning current best practices that directly impact patient outcomes.
School of EMS Associate Medical Directors
Dr. Avery Callahan – Alabama, Louisiana
Dr. Todd Davis – Arizona
Dr. Mickey Deel – Arkansas
Dr. Hasan Rasheed – Florida
Dr. Elliot Ross – Guam
Dr. Matthew Johnston – Illinois
Dr. Matthew Gilbert – Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio
Dr. Damon Darsey – Mississippi, Utah
Dr. Scott Scherr – Nevada
Dr. Barry Smith – New York
Dr. William "Bill" Worden – Oklahoma
Their expertise, leadership, and dedication to the EMS profession are vital to the success of our students and the health of the communities we serve. Please join us in thanking them for their service and commitment.
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CHIEF'S CORNER
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More than education....a message from our COO.
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"We find ourselves busier than ever, but our growth isn't just about numbers—it’s about excellence. At the School of EMS, we are actively implementing educational and operational improvements designed to yield elite outcomes for our students and the communities they serve.
This evolution relies heavily on the skill of our incredible team and their willingness to meet higher expectations. However, we cannot do it alone. We are consistently fortunate to have students and field partners who share honest feedback on our strengths and areas for growth. The future of the EMS profession relies on strong leaders who are willing to share ideas and drive solutions.
As we roll out these improvements, our focus remains absolute: creating excellent EMS professionals through the delivery of world-class education."
- TC Howard, COO School of EMS
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TRANSPORT
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Your newsletter wrap-up from SOE.
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FINAL HANDOFF
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Here's what you need to know before we wrap.
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Strong outcomes are built through consistent execution.
Every admissions briefing, clinical shift, lab evaluation, onboarding approval, and student interaction contributes to the development of future EMS professionals. Maintaining quality throughout that process requires collaboration across every department as well as continued support from our employer and clinical partners.
We appreciate your continued partnership and trust as we work together to prepare the next generation of EMS providers.
School of EMS – Where Education Meets Purpose
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Whether you're a prospective student or an organization exploring an employer partnership, we’d love to connect.
Reach out to us anytime at info@schoolofems.org for more details—we’re here to help you take the next step.
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CONTROL PANEL
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Need help with your dashboard, student records, or upcoming classes? Our team is your go-to contact for all things sponsorship and communication.
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