1. Matthew Scott, BS, MICP Director Virtua School of Paramedic Sciences
EMS as a Career
Matthew Scott, BS, MICP
Director
Virtua School of Paramedic Sciences

2. What is EMS?
Emergency Medical Services

3. Star Of Life DETECTION TRANSFER OF CARE REPORTING CARE IN TRANSIT
RESPONSE
CARE ON SCENE

4. History of EMS
Napoleon Bonaparte started the first ambulance corps to get wounded soldiers to hospitals.
Hospital were sometimes miles away. The trek was often excruciating for the wounded.

5. History of EMS
Surgeons in the American Civil War developed the concept of rapid care for the wounded.
The beginning of rapid trauma care.

6. History of EMS 1881 Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.
“Treat them where they lie.”
A former American Civil War nurse

7. History of EMS
In World War II combat medics refined the practice of treating wounded soldiers on the battlefield.
Putting Clara Barton’s “treat them where they lie” concept in practice.

8. History of EMS
The Korean and Viet Nam wars created the practice of air evacuation.
Used worldwide, today

9. History of EMS 1966 White Paper
Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
1966 Highway Safety Act
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The landmark government study that found people involved in car crashes in the USA were not getting good, if any, prehospital care.

10. History of EMS An unorganized EMS system existed in the USA.
Note that a converted hearse is used as an ambulance.

11. History of EMS
Now EMS is a complex and integrated system of basic life support, advanced life support, transportation, and hospital resources that serve the citizens of and visitors to New Jersey

12. Basic Life Support Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Staff ambulances in towns and provide most EMS care

13. Basic Life Support EMT certification Ambulance operations
Airway control and artificial breathing
Extrication and transport
Bleeding control
Bandaging and splinting
Emergency childbirth
Defibrillation

14. Basic Life Support EMT certification 245 hour course
Six (6) college credits
NJ state EMT certification

15. Basic Life Support

16. Advanced Life Support Paramedic certification Advanced airway control
Pharmacology
EKG
Advanced skills and procedures
Critical thinking

17. Advanced Life Support Paramedic certification Two years
Associate’s degree or certificate of accomplishment
NJ State Paramedic Certification

18. Advanced Life Support

19. Paramedic Program
1500 hours of instruction that includes classroom, in-hospital and field experience.

20. EMS as a Career EMT – One semester = employment
Paramedic – Career ladder into education, management or other health disciplines
US Dept. of Labor projects EMS as growing FASTER than other similar educationally required careers

21. Qualifications – EMT
Must be at least 16 years of age (with parental permission);
Hold a current American Heart Association, American Red Cross or National Safety Council CPR certification; and
Be able to read and write English

22. How Do I Get Started – EMT?
Apply online to Camden County College,
Register for EMT-101
6 college credits for successful completion
NJ EMT certification test

23. EMT Program
In the Spring and Fall semesters we offer a a part time evening program at the Blackwood campus.
In the Spring and Fall semesters we offer a a part time hybrid program at the Blackwood campus.
In the Summer we offer an accelerated daytime program at the Blackwood campus.

24. EMT Program Part Time Evening Program Part Time Hybrid Program
Class meets three evenings per week, plus every Saturday day.
Includes in-classroom didactic lectures and hands-on skill instruction.
Part Time Hybrid Program
Replaces weekday evenings with online lessons.
Saturday hands-on skill instruction.

25. Qualifications – Paramedic
Must be at least 18 years of age;
Possess a NJ, NY or PA certification as an EMT;
Hold a current American Heart Association, American Red Cross or National Safety Council CPR certification; and
Obtain sponsorship from a New Jersey Mobile Intensive Paramedic program.

26. Virtua School of Paramedic Sciences
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27. Thank you
and
be safe!!