INTRODUCTION TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC COURSE

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Overview Bureau of EMS Overview History of EMS Course Overview Student Requirements Certification Requirements

INTRODUCTION The Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) is charged with insuring there is quality prehospital emergency medical care in Utah. This is accomplished by establishing training standards for personnel with input from the medical community and advisory committees.

AN EMS SYSTEM A comprehensive, coordinated arrangement of resources and functions which are organized to respond in a timely, staged manner to targeted medical emergencies, regardless of their cause, or the patient's ability to pay, and to minimize physical and social impact

EMS COMPONENTS Legislation Regulation and Standards Education Systems Public Access To Care Statewide Trauma Systems EMS System Finance Manpower Resources Medical Direction Disaster Preparedness Public Education Prevention Communications Systems Clinical Quality Improvement Information Systems EMS Research Evaluation

HISTORY OF UTAH EMS 1971Creation of the Utah Bureau of EMS and first Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class 1973Utah Ambulance Control Act- Created standard requiring two EMTs on every ambulance by July Utah Mobile Paramedic Act 1974First Paramedic Course - Daniel Freeman Hospital, L.A., California 1977Utah Advanced EMT ACT - Created EMT II ( EMT-IV) and EMT III (EMT-Intermediate)

HISTORY OF UTAH EMS 1979Creation of Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) program 1981Recodification into comprehensive EMS Act  Created Governor appointed EMS Committee  Granted Committee rule making authority  Granted committee authority to create subcommittees 1985EMS Week celebrated for the first time 1985 Creation of EMS Grants Program

HISTORY OF UTAH EMS 1989Creation of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program 1990Creation of EMS for Children (EMSC) program 1995Transition to current EMT curriculum 1997Transition to current EMD Curriculum 1999 Transition to current Paramedic Curriculum 2004 States adopt the National EMS Information System

BUREAU OF EMS MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services to promote a statewide system of emergency and trauma care to reduce morbidity and mortality, through prevention, awareness and quality intervention.

EMS Training Life Cycle Evaluation (testing) Patient Care Training

COURSE GOALS Upon successful completion of this course the student will be capable of-- –Recognizing the nature and seriousness of the patient’s condition or extent of injuries to assess requirements for emergency care. –Administering appropriate emergency medical care based on assessment findings. –Lifting, moving, positioning, or otherwise handling the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury. –Performing triage at a mass casualty –Performing safely and effectively, the expectations of the job description.

PREREQUISITES 18 years of age within 120 days of course completion CURRENT CPR CERTIFICATION

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES YOU MUST: Conduct yourself in accordance with established training standards, policies, and procedures, ultimately preparing yourself for certification. The following will discuss the specifics of this.

PRE-COURSE DOCUMENTATION APPLICATION –Must be completely filled out –List all states you resided in, including Utah –Must include ALL convictions (except minor traffic) –Must be signed and notarized

DECLARATION OF UNDERSTANDING Must completely read and understand Must indicate appropriate responses Must be signed and notarized

Attachments to Application PICTURES CERTIFICATION FEES –BCI fees –Testing (written & practical) –Certification –Retest fees are extra

POLICIES: Sexual Harassment ADA Read the handouts

COURSE REQUIREMENTS Minimum of 120 hours of class room –Course Coordinator may increase this time requirement Minimum of ten hours of clinical experience Course schedule

Course Contents Text Book 1994 DOT National Curriculum – Module format Course outline

COURSE MATERIALS Textbook Teaching and Testing Guidelines Student Handbook Gloves Workbook Other Equipment / Materials

ATTENDANCE Must attend ALL hours in ALL required areas Absentee policy Tardiness policy Make up policy

PARTICIPATION Everyone must participate in all aspects of this course Students will be evaluated on: –Attitude –Knowledge –Skills –Maturity –Ability

SKILLS Must practice ALL skills in the Practical Training Record –Will have skills passed off by an Instructor, the Course Coordinator, and the Course Medical Director Must complete and document 100 patient assessments

CLINICAL Must complete ten hours of clinical experience including 5 patient contacts. Dress and grooming standards Conduct Equipment needs Scheduling

COURSE TESTING REQUIREMENTS Quizzes Written Practical

COURSE COMPLETION Anyone may complete the EMT course, however, students must complete all BEMS and course requirements, meet the standards outlined by BEMS, and receive a recommendation from the coordinator to be tested by BEMS. Students must understand that being RECOMMENDED does not guarantee that BEMS will deem the student eligible for certification.

WRITTEN TESTING Must schedule through BEMS by phone or online Can’t be more than 15 minutes late or early. 100 question multiple choice test. Computer based test. Two hours to complete. Pass / Fail results given at the end of the test by lesson Results letter ed within three weeks by lesson Three opportunities to pass The tests is not available for review.

PRACTICAL TESTING Course Coordinator will advise you of the date, time, and location. Be on time. Tests are conducted on Saturdays. Students will go to the reception area for check in.

PRACTICAL TESTING Must complete a skills station. Must complete a scenario station. Must bring a watch and picture identification. (B/P cuff and stethoscope can be brought) All other equipment is provided. Plan on being at the test the entire day DO NOT: talk about the tests or ask to see the test Results will be sent to you when processed

CERTIFICATION Must complete all of the requirements of the course and the Bureau of EMS. Must be recommended by Course Coordinator and Course Medical Director. Must be recommended in order to test. BEMS will make a determination on the eligibility of the individual to certify. Certification may be sent within six weeks of successful completion of the testing.

Time to Complete Testing All testing and certification requirements must be completed within 120 days from the end of the course.

COURSE COMPLETION Anyone may complete the course regardless of any problems that may arise, however, students must complete all BEMS and course requirements, meet the standards outlined by BEMS and receive a recommendation from the coordinator to be RECOMENDED for certification to BEMS. Students must understand that being RECOMENDED does not guarantee that BEMS will deem the student eligible for certification.