Steve Johnson

Biography

Steve Johnson is an Associate Instructor with the School of Health and Human Sciences in the EMC (Emergency Medical Care) Program. He is certified by the International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC) as a Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) as well as a Community Paramedic (CP-C). Steve holds a Nationally Registered Paramedic credential (NRP) and is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) as a Registered Nurse. He also holds the Nationally Certified EMS Educator (NCEE) credential from the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) and the Certified Medical Transport Executive (CMTE) recognition from the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS). Steve has held several leadership positions in healthcare and emergency services to include Chief Flight Paramedic with UNC Air Care, Critical Care Transport Director for Indiana University Health, Director of Government Affairs with PHI Air Medical, EMS Coordinator and EMS Training Officer with Skyland Fire Department, and most recently Critical Care Program Coordinator with Blue Ridge Community College (Hendersonville, NC) to name a few. He has served as the NC Association of Paramedics Board Chair, Regent to the Medical Transport Leadership Institute, and Board Member to the Association of Air Medical Services, Association of Critical Care Transport, and Skyland Fire Department. He serves, part-time, with Skyland Fire Department as a Community Risk Coordinator/Paramedic and coordinates the Cadet Program, participants aged 14-20. Steve is from Western North Carolina.

Education

• MHS, Duke University
• BSN, Winston-Salem State University
• AAS, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Teaching Interests

Community and Critical Care Paramedic disciplines, cardiology, pediatrics, trauma, and austere environment care.

Research Interests

Administration and leadership in emergency services professions.Critical Thinking application and preparation for the emergency services provider.