Dr. Drew Harrell

The Medical Director is responsible for the oversight of a CAAHEP accredited Paramedic educational program and is one of the most important key players in the educational process. The interaction the Medial Director has with the Program Director, faculty and students is critical to the success of the Paramedic educational program. The specific areas that the Medical Director is responsible for will be presented for discussion and our guests will be provided an opportunity for Medical Directors and Program Directors to share how they accomplish these tasks and meet the CAAHEP Standards. Discussion on Associate and Assistant Medical Directors will also be on the agenda on ways to best use these positions in your program.

”Not a Milk Carton Medial Director” is a common theme when discussing how involved a Medical Director should be. A discussion on best practices that Medical Directors use and follow to meet the CAAHEP Standards of accreditation will be led by two seasoned Medical Directors and CoAEMSP board members. Their insights into what works will be shared along with the experiences they have as a board member with review of Paramedic educational programs on a quarterly basis. Here is an opportunity for Medical Directors and Program Directors to get some ideas on engaging with your Paramedic program. You don’t have to be the Medical Director to share what your Medical Director does to lead your Paramedic program to participate in this lively discussion.