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Paul Whitfield is a tenured Associate Professor for the Emergency Medical Services Professions program. He is a Licensed Paramedic and has been an EMS provider since 1980. He began his career in Emergency Medical Services as a firefighter with the City of Amarillo Fire Department and employment with Amarillo Medical Services. He began his employment with Amarillo College as a full-time faculty member in January, 1990. Paul received his Master of Science Degree in Health Education and Wellness Program Development from West Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from West Texas State University, and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paramedicine Technology from Amarillo College. Paul holds the NRP certification as well as numerous other credentials and certifications from agencies including the Texas Department of State Health Services, the National Association of EMTs, and the American Heart Association.
Classification: FacultyDepartment: Emergency Medical Services ProfessionsOffice: WCAH 175APhone: 806-356-3662Email: pewhitfield@actx.eduCampus: West
BuddyTodd is an Instructor in the Emergency Medical Services Professions program. He is a Licensed Paramedic and has been an EMS provider since 1982. He began his career in Emergency Medical Services as an Emergency Medical Technician with Amarillo Medical Services ("AMS"). In 1984 he graduated from the Texas Tech Health Science Center Paramedic Program and continued working at AMS as a Paramedic and Field Training Officer. In 1986 AMS promoted Buddy to Field Operations Supervisor. In 1988, while working full-time at AMS, Buddy graduated from Wayland Baptist University with a B.S. in Medical Services Administration. In 1989 Buddy left full-time EMS and attended Oklahoma City University School and was awarded a Doctor of Jurisprudence, magna cum laude, in 1991. Subsequently, he practiced trial law for 14 years. After closing his law practice Buddy was the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the City of Amarillo. After leaving full-time EMS, Buddy continued to lecture on EMS topics and served as the Chairman of the EMSP Advisory Committee for Amarillo College. From 1988-89 and 2016-17 Buddy was a part-time faculty member in the AC EMSP Program, becoming full-time faculty in the fall of 2017. In addition to being a Licensed Paramedic, Buddy holds numerous other credentials and certifications from agencies including the American Heart Association, Texas Department of State Health Services and the National Association of EMTs.
Classification: FacultyDepartment: Emergency Medical Services ProfessionsOffice: WCAH 175APhone: 806-354-6069Email: r0109878@actx.eduCampus: West
Wade Olsen is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Emergency Medical Services Professions program. He is a Licensed Paramedic and has been an EMS provider since 1987. He began his career in Emergency Medical Services as a volunteer for the Vega, Texas Ambulance Service and as a Communications Technician in the PEMSS Dispatch Center at Northwest Texas Hospital. He worked as a Paramedic for Amarillo Medical Services for seven years, promoting to Operations Supervisor where he served for nine years. Prior to coming to the EMSP Program as a full-time faculty member, Wade worked as a part-time instructor in the program for fourteen years. He began his full-time employment with Amarillo College in August, 2006. Wade received his Master of Education Degree in Education from Eastern New Mexico University. Additionally, Wade holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from West Texas A&M University and two Associate Degrees; one from Clarendon College and another from Amarillo College. He holds the NRP certification as well as numerous other credentials and certifications from agencies including the American Heart Association, Texas Department of State Health Services and the National Association of EMTs.
Classification: FacultyDepartment: Emergency Medical Services ProfessionsOffice: WCAH 173Phone: 806-354-6077Email: cwolsen@actx.eduCampus: West