David Filipp, EdD, PM
Program Chair
Instructor
(515) 643-6676
David.Filipp@mercyone.org

Office Location
College Hill, Lower Level

Office Hours

Tuesday, 1 p.m. – 4p.m., and by appointment

Mailing Address

Mercy College of Health Sciences
928 6th Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1239

YEAR STARTED AT MERCY COLLEGE: 2007

  • Department: Allied Health, Emergency Medical Sciences

EDUCATION

  • EdD (c), Drake University (2018)
  • Master of Science in Adult Learning and Organizational Performance, Drake University (2016)
  • Bachelor of Science in Health, University of Houston (1993)
  • Certificate in Paramedicine, University of Texas School of Allied Health Sciences (1984)

Certifications

  • National Registry Paramedic
  • State of Iowa Paramedic
  • Multiple AHA, NAEMT provider and instructor certifications
  • Advanced Stroke LIfe Support Instructor

Courses Taught

  • EMS 1110
  • EMS 111
  • EMS 112
  • EMS 130
  • EMS 131
  • EMS 132
  • EMS 160
  • EMS 161
  • EMS 162

CLINICAL/FIELD EXPERIENCE

  • Active in EMS for 42 years
  • Paramedic for 40 years
  • Focus primarily in rural areas (Southeast Texas)
  • Field paramedic
  • Field Training Officer
  • EMS Service Administration for 20 years

Research Interests & Professional Projects

  • Behavioral health management in the EMS professions
  • The role of the preceptor in EMS education

Publications & Presentations

  • An Investigation of Preceptorships of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Paramedic Interns David L. Filipp
  • ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Drake University

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of EMS Educators
  • National Association of EMTs

ADVICE TO STUDENTS

Show up. Do the work. Trust the process.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” –Aristotle