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Programs

Emergency Medical Technology Certification (EMT)
Paramedic Certification

Departments & Divisions

Department of Emergency Health Sciences

John A. DeArmond, MPA (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 a Master of Public Administration in Emergency and Disaster Management degree, with honors, from Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY).  I am currently a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership candidate with Maryville University.

 

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2021 - Master of Public Administration, Honors - Disaster and Emergency Management - Metropolitan College of New York
    • 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