2. Module : Maine EMS On-Line Medical Control Training Program

3. © EMRCI 2008Module : Introduction Introduction OLMC unique form of E-Med Often provided by untrained individuals –No OLMC training –No EMS experience –Unfamiliar with protocols –Unfamiliar with prehospital meds / equipment

4. © EMRCI 2008Module : Introduction Objective By the end of the course, participants will be able to provide competent, thorough, and professional on-line medical control to Maine licensed EMS providers to the standards of MEMS

5. © EMRCI 2008Module : Introduction Course Overview Overview of EMS –General –MEMS On-Line Medical Control –Roles, Requirements, & Responsibilities –Communications –Protocols –Legal issues

6. © EMRCI 2008Module : Introduction Course Structure Review slides Review protocols Take test Become certified as a MEMS On-Line Medical Control Officer

7. © EMRCI 2008Module : Introduction Definitions Medical Control / Medical Direction –On-Line: Real time consultation during individual patient encounters –Off-Line: All other activities associated with the role of medical direction Medical Oversight –Activities of monitoring the system and assuring the quality of care delivered

8. © EMRCI 2008Module : Introduction End of Introduction Click here to e-mail questions