2006 Inst ructor Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Instructor for Remote Medical International. Instructors play a vital role
in maintaining a high standard for excellence by empowering students with knowledge and skills to confidently
provide care and rescue in places where a hospital is not an option. Each year, instructors are selected from a
large pool of applicants. The selection process is very strict, in that we only consider the individuals who have
significant experience and skill in the delivery of quality medical and rescue education.
Depending on skill, experience and training, Instructors are assigned to courses ranging from a two-day Wilderness
First Aid to a thirty-five day Wilderness EMT. They also teach advanced courses in wilderness medicine, marine
medicine, rope rescue, and advanced custom courses such as Wilderness EMT-I, and physician led military medicine
courses. Course locations vary greatly, and travel is required and paid for by Remote Medical International.
All new instructors are required to complete Remote Medical International’s 7-day instructor course. This
residential course is held in Washington State, and familiarizes instructors with our company, staff, business
systems, as well as our teaching philosophy and curriculum. Evenings are filled with lectures from our medical
advisors and senior instructors and have previously included high-angle night rescue practical, advanced wound
management techniques, pathophysiology of environmental emergencies, and expedition presentations. Following
successful completion of the course, instructors are placed on courses as Assistant Instructors.
Advancement is based on performance, curriculum mastery, and feedback from other instructors. In order to
advance to a lead-instructor position, instructors must pass an exam to demonstrate mastery of the curriculum as
well pass an oral board exam administered by at least two members of the medical advisory board and two
instructors.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Maintain current professional certifications(s) and standing within your respective field.
2. Represent Remote Medical International in a professional manner in accordance with the mission statement
and strategic objectives.
3. Attend, in person or via tele-conference, scheduled annual staff meetings.
4. Attend mandatory staff training as appropriate.
5. Deliver Remote Medical International courses according to applicable business and training systems.
6. Assist with changes and updates in both curriculum and business systems.
Successful candidates have:
1. In-depth knowledge and mastery of pre-hospital care and underlying physiology
2. Experience as patient-care provider in a wilderness or remote setting
3. Exceptional public speaking skills
4. Solid expedition behavior, able to be compatible with a wide variety of people and beliefs while in a remote
location for up to 3 months at a time
Remote Medical International offers the most competitive compensation package in the industry:
1. Salary range of $125 - $275 per day with documented and open system for pay increases
2. Annual stipend for medical and rescue equipment or books from Equipment & Supply Division
PMB 242, 2701 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
www.remotemedical.com (800) 597-4911
3. Deep discounts on medical, rescue, and outdoor equipment
4. Health insurance for full-time employees, partial-health insurance for part-time employees
5. Instructors can participate in any course offered by Remote Medical International tuition-free on a space
available basis (instructor pays materials cost)
6. Volunteer opportunities with remote site clinics that Remote Medical International supports including
Honduras, Haiti, and Mexico
7. Opportunity for training in Canada and England (UK Certified Offshore Medic and Tactical Medicine Courses)
with Remote Medical International partners as well as Instructor Exchanges teaching in those countries.
8. Access to the Chris Dwiggin’s Memorial Scholarship, a $500 yearly tuition scholarship award for one
instructor to seek continuing education outside our company.
9. Publishing and conference presentation opportunities
Please submit a resume and cover letter documenting the following:
1. Contact information including phone number and e-mail address
2. Current medical training, licenses and certifications
3. Experience in remote medical care and rescue
4. Teaching experience (if any)
5. Travel/expeditions in remote areas and outdoor recreation activities applicable to this position
Please answer the following questions and include with your application:
1. What do you believe are the most important aspects of pre-hospital provider education?
2. What skills or strengths do you have that would make you a strong instructor?
3. What time periods are you available to teach, and how many days per year to you envision teaching?
The application close date is 15 July 2006. The Instructor course is scheduled to take place 27 November – 03
December 2006.
Applications should be submitted to:
Remote Medical International
Attn: Training Division/Instructor Application
PMB 242, 2701 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
If you have any questions, please contact Christine Avakian, Training Division Manager at
(206) 686-4878 x113 or via e-mail at cavakian@remotemedical.com
PMB 242, 2701 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
www.remotemedical.com (800) 597-4911