EMS Instructor Licensure
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) instructors play a vital role in protecting the health and safety of Georgia’s citizens by preparing the next generation of prehospital care providers. Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, competent emergency care begins with strong, effective instruction. By maintaining rigorous standards for EMS instructors, Georgia strengthens the foundation of its EMS system and ensures that providers entering the field possess the knowledge, skills, and professionalism necessary to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
Becoming an EMS Instructor or Instructor/Coordinator
The Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma recognizes four (4) levels of EMS Instructor licensure: EMS Instructor, Instructor/Coordinator EMT, Instructor/Coordinator AEMT, and Instructor/Coordinator Paramedic. It is essential that instructors hold the appropriate licensure level for the education and training they provide.
Instructor licensure levels correspond with the highest level of course the individual is authorized to lead:
- EMS Instructor – May serve as the lead instructor for EMR courses.
- Instructor/Coordinator EMT – May serve as the lead instructor for EMR and EMT courses.
- Instructor/Coordinator AEMT – May serve as the lead instructor for EMR, EMT, and AEMT courses.
- Instructor/Coordinator Paramedic – May serve as the lead instructor for all EMS courses at all levels.
To obtain a Georgia EMS Instructor license, a candidate must hold a current Georgia healthcare provider license at or above the level of instructor license sought and must have maintained an active healthcare license for at least two (2) continuous years. Reciprocity is considered for out of state candidates. Candidates must also successfully complete a recognized Instructor Techniques or Instructor Preparations course, as required for the specific instructor licensure level.
Additional resources can be located under Instructor Resource Documents and Guidance.
Page last updated 4/23/2026