The Center for Emergency Programs strives to use the best instructors available for each of our classes. All instructors meet local and national requirements and have experience both in the classroom and in the field.

 Administration

Les Chatelain, Director, Center for Emergency Programs

• Les is not only the Director of the Center for Emergency Programs, he has taught EMS related classes for 25 years. He has worked with publishers to develop textbooks, videos, computer programs and workbooks. He develops web based education programs and supports technology in the classroom. His motto is "If its not fun, its not learning."

Director, Center for Emergency Programs
Phone: (801) 581-4512.
e-mail: les.chatelain@health.utah.edu


 

 Lead Instructors

Kirk Mittelman	Shelly Drage	Mike Ditolla	Steve Atkinson

Kirk Mittelman , Coordinator, EMT - Advanced Programs

• Kirk retired in 2001 from Provo City Police after 21 years. Kirk teaches all levels of EMT’s and wilderness medicine and directs the Paramedic Program that is held at the University in cooperation with Mt Nebo Training. Kirk also works part time as a Paramedic Firefighter for Lone Peak Fire District and volunteers for Payson Fire and Rescue. In his spare time Kirk travels to 3rd World countries as a volunteer teaching EMS to physicians, nurses and EMS personnel. When things get too hectic Kirk can be found waterskiing and enjoying the sun at Lake Powell.
• Email: kirk.mittelman@utah.edu

Shelly Drage , Coordinator, EMT - Basic Program

• Email: shelly.drage@health.utah.edu

Mike Ditolla, Coordinator, Wilderness Medicine & Remote Rescue Programs

• Mike came to the Center for Emergency Programs from the National Outdoor Leadership School Where he has instructed technical skills and wilderness medicine for the past 7 years. Mike's primary areas of instruction for UCEP are: Wilderness Medicine, Avalanche Rescue &Roped Rescue (high angle & vertical cave rescue).
• Email: mike.ditolla@utah.edu

Steve Atkinson, Coordinator, Online Programs

• Steven Atkinson is a Geriatric Physician Assistant who has worked for the University of Utah since 1995. Though he works for one of the lead hospitals in Denver practicing medicine, his true love is education. He became interested in Internet/Distance Education just before the Internet became "popular." He has several online courses he offers including continuing education for a variety of health care professionals using top-of-the-line tools to make it as interactive as possible.
• Email: steven.atkinson@m.cc.utah.edu

 Practical Instructors

We draw practical instructors from many response agencies along the Wasatch Front. These instructors also provide mentoring and internships within their agencies.

 Lab Instructors

The Center for Emergency Programs employ several lab instructors to assist in teaching over 500 "non-professional" students per year in first aid, CPR, and disaster preparedness.

If you are interested joining our team, send a resume, cover letter and at least three letters of recommendation to Les Chatelain, Center for Emergency Programs.

 Mailing Address

Center for Emergency Programs
Health Promotion and Education Dept.
1901 E. South Campus Dr. #2120
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Phone (801) 581-4512
Fax (801) 585-3448
email les.chatelain@health.utah.edu