
Departments & Divisions
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.
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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 - Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- 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)
- 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
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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
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Clinical
Board Certifications
- 1990 - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic