About Prehospital Academy

Austin is an EMS educator and systems-level strategist who has worked extensively across South Carolina to modernize EMS training, expand workforce pathways, and strengthen agency readiness through innovative educational design. He has served in both academic and non-academic environments, including his work with Western Carolina University and his current role as Education Director for the South Carolina EMS Association. Austin's background spans advanced instruction, curriculum development, statewide consortium building, and the creation of flexible, evidence-informed learning models tailored to the realities of today's EMS workforce. His work centers on aligning workforce demands with educational reform, increasing accessibility to training, and building sustainable, future-ready structures that support the growth and longevity of the EMS profession.

Meghan is a seasoned EMS educator and leader with more than a decade of experience in emergency medical services across South Carolina. She most recently served as the Paramedic Program Director and Lead Paramedic Instructor for the Lowcountry Regional EMS Council, where she strengthened and expanded paramedic education statewide. Since transitioning to education full time in 2019, Meghan has been dedicated to developing innovative, learner-centered training models that prioritize accessibility, simulation-based learning, and student success. Her leadership extends beyond the classroom—she chairs the Education and Certification Committee and serves on the Training Committee for the South Carolina Department of Public Health, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to advancing EMS education across the state.

Bill's EMS journey began in New Jersey in 1982 when he became a volunteer with his local EMS/Rescue agency. He began training while in his junior year of high school and was credentialed by age 18. After earning a BS in Biology from Washington College, he enrolled in his regional paramedic training program and became credentialed in 1991. He earned an MPA from Kean University in 1997 with a concentration in Health Service Administration. Bill began teaching in 1993 and has taught with various academic and private training programs. As a paramedic, he has served in New Jersey, North Carolina, and South Carolina across rural, suburban, and urban settings. In 2006, he received the NJ EMS Educator of the Year Award, and in 2021, he celebrated 30 years as a nationally registered paramedic. Bill and his family relocated in 2010 and he continues to serve as a volunteer firefighter and medical officer with his local fire service.