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Department of Emergency Health Sciences

John A. DeArmond, B.S. (Hons), NRP, CCEMT-P, LP

Faculty, Assistant Professor/Clinical

Civilian Training Officer

Office of the Medical Director

I have been involved with the public safety profession since 1987 and have been a Nationally Licensed Paramedic since 1990. I have had the privilege of working in various roles and capacities as an educator and a clinician in both the United States and internationally. I have managed and coordinated specific medical and safety education programs for both private and governmental organizations. I have earned an Associate of Science Degree, in Fire Science and a Bachelor of Science (Honors) Degree in Homeland Security from Columbia Southern University and I am currently a Master of Public Administration in Emergency and Disaster Management student at Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) completing early 2021.

Additionally, I am a graduate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Basic Emergency Management Academy, the Advance and Professional Development programs, the Continuity of Operations (COOP) Level 1, the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), Incident Command System (ICS) instructor program. Additionally, I am a certified instructor with the State of California Fire Marshal (CSFM) 1A-1C and a Level 2 National EMS Instructor with the National Association of Emergency Medical Educators (NAEMSE). 

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2019 - Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude - Homeland Security - Columbia Southern University
    • 2017 - Associate of Science - Fire Science - Columbia Southern University
    • 1989 - Paramedicine - Butler Tech, Hamilton, Ohio

    Training

    • 2017 - National Emergency Management Basic Academy, Train the Trainer - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
    • 2017 - National Emergency Management Basic Academy - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
    • 2017 - Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
    • 2016 - Continuity of Operations Program-Professional Continuity (COOP) Practitioner, Train the Trainer - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
    • 2016 - Continuity of Operations Program-Professional Continuity (COOP) Practitioner, Level 1 - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
    • 2001 - Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Paramedic (CCEMT-P) - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

    Highlights

    Columbia Southern University, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, Homeland Security

    August 2017, National Engaged Leader Award; National Society of Leadership and Success

    November 2009, White River Valley Ambulance, Inc. Distinguished Service and Life Saving Medal, Unit Citation

    Appointments

    • April, 2020 - Faculty, Assistant Professor/Clinical - UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Health Sciences
  • Instruction & Training

    • October, 2020, EMT Program, Class 55, San Antonio Fire Department
    • September, 2020, Paramedic Program, San Antonio Fire Department and Community Programs
    • September, 2020, Geriatric Presentation, UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Health Sciences
    • September, 2020, Seizure Presentation, UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Health Sciences
    • September, 2020, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Psychomotor Lab , UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Health Sciences
    • September, 2020, Differential Diagnosis Psychomotor Lab, UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Health Sciences
    • August, 2020, Diabetic Presentation, UT Health San Antonio, Department of Emergency Health Sciences
  • Clinical

    Board Certifications

    • 1990 - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic
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