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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CARDIAC COURSE C13

The first EMS course in our new Warwick facility

Our new Warwick site is over 3600 square feet and includes dedicated lab spaces and a simulation lab, with easy access off route 95 and plenty of off-street parking. Course will be taught by experienced ALS providers with a competitive student to instructor ratio.

Course Includes

• CPR and ACLS

Cost

STUDENT EXPENSES DUE BY ORIENTATION

• Books:                   $225
• Uniform:                 $25
• Registration Fee:    $50

TUITION OPTION 1

• 1 payment:             $1250 if paid by orientation, otherwise

TUITION OPTION 2 (3 payments)

• 1^st payment:           $500 due by orientation
• 2^nd payment:           $500 due by September 6, 2011
• 3^rd payment:           $500 due by October 11, 2011

TOTAL COST

• 1 payment option:        $1550
• 3 payment option:        $1800

Course Information

• Location:                555 Jefferson Blvd Warwick, RI
• Schedule:               Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6-10pm until Labor Day
                                After Labor Day, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday 8am-noon
• Orientation:            Thursday August 4, 2011 at 6pm
• Begins:                  Tuesday August 9, 2011
• Ends:                     November 12, 2011 (approximately)
• Course ID:              C13
• Lead Instructor:     Jeff Curran, NREMT-P

Registration Information

Class size is limited to first 18 participants. Applications and deposit (for books, uniform, and registration fee) must be received by Friday July 29^th at 4pm. To register, send an email to valerie@911Programs.com. You will receive detailed instructions by email. Or register online at www.911Programs.com

QUICK LINKS

Course calendar (schedule)

GENERAL INFORMATION - EMT CARDIAC

Overview

The 911PROGRAMSEmergency Medical Technician - Cardiac program provides an advanced level of training in the career structure of Rhode Island Emergency Medical Technicians.  Upon successful completion of this program (which includes written and practical examinations), graduates are eligible to take the written licensure examination for the State of Rhode Island.  The course ending practical examination counts as the state practical examination.

Students who take our Paramedic Program receive FREE enrollment in our EMT-Cardiac Course

Students who take either the Cardiac or Paramedic course receive FREE enrollment in ET Intubation

Advance your career in EMS

Whether you use your EMT licensure as a volunteer or paid EMT, or even if you haven't, you can take this opportunity to advance to the next level.  In just a few months, you can take one of the most well-liked and comprehensive EMT-Cardiac courses in Rhode Island.  And you can take it in a state-of-the-art classroom using NEW high-tech equipment.  With a typical $3 per hour raise for EMT-C licensure, this course pays for itself in 3 months.  Hear what some of our past EMT-C students had to say: click the "Student Reviews" tab above.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE - EMT CARDIAC

Licensure Testing Procedure

The procedure for EMT-C testing is different from that for EMT-B and EMT-P candidates.  To view, download, and print the EMT-C exam registration form, click this link: http://health.ridisaster.org/downloads/EMT-C_ExamReg.pdf.  To view the 2008 EMT-C exam dates, click this link: http://health.ridisaster.org/downloads/EMT-C_ExamDates2008.pdf.

RI State Rules and Regulations

To view the complete Rules and Regulations Relating to Emergency Medical Services in Rhode Island (R23-4.1-EMS), click this link: http://www2.sec.state.ri.us/dar/regdocs/released/pdf/DOH/4698.pdf.

RI EMT License Application

To view, download, and print the Rhode Island Department of Health Division of Emergency Medical Services Application for Licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician, click this link: http://health.ridisaster.org/downloads/EMT_App_2007.12.pdf.

Authority to Conduct EMS Training in Rhode Island

Only individuals licensed by the RI Department of Health may serve as the Instructor-Coordinator for EMT training programs in Rhode Island. Instructor-Coordinators may conduct EMS training programs up to the level of his/her licensure.  William Howe (President, 911PROGRAMS) is a licensed paramedic and licensed instructor-coordinator in Rhode Island - license number 5453-P.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES - EMT CARDIAC

Career Paths

While implementation of paramedic-level EMS providers is becoming more prevalent, Emergency Medical Technician - Cardiacs are the primary ALS care provider for most services in Rhode Island and can be employed in a variety of career fields including

• Fire Departments

• EMS Agencies

• Private Ambulance Companies

• Education institutions

Many fire departments and most EMS and ambulance services require at minimum, licensure as an EMT-Basic - some require advanced (EMT-Cardiac or EMT-Paramedic) licensure

Career Requirements:

The EMT-Cardiac is responsible for the following EMT-Basic duties, as well as additional ALS duties outlined below.

• Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and transports the patient to a medical facility.

• After receiving the call from the dispatcher, drives the ambulance to address or location given, using the most expeditious route, depending on traffic and weather conditions.  Observes traffic ordinances and regulations concerning emergency vehicle operation.

• Upon arrival at the scene of crash or illness, parks the ambulance in a safe location to avoid additional injury.  Prior to initiating patient care, the EMT-Basic will also "size-up" the scene to determine that the scene is safe, the mechanism of injury or nature of illness, total number of patients and to request additional help if necessary.  In the absence of law enforcement, creates a safe traffic environment, such as the placement of road flares, removal of debris, and re-direction of traffic for the protection of the injured and those assisting in the care of injured patients.

• Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury and establishes priority for required emergency care.  Based on assessment findings, renders emergency medical care to adult, infant and child, medical and trauma patients.  Duties include but are not limited to, opening and maintaining an airway, ventilating patients, and cardiopulmonary resuscita­tion, including use of automated external defibrillators.  Provide prehospital emergency medical care of simple and multiple system trauma such as controlling hemorrhage, treatment of shock (hypoperfusion), bandaging wounds, and immobiliza­tion of painful, swollen, deformed extremities.  Medical patients include:  Assisting in childbirth, management of respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, allergic, behavioral, and environmental emergencies, and suspected poisonings.  Searches for medical identification emblem as a clue in providing emergency care.  Additional care is provided based upon assessment of the patient and obtaining historical information.  These interventions include assisting patients with prescribed medications, including sublingual nitroglycerin, epinephrine auto-injectors and hand-held aerosol inhalers.  The EMT-Basic will also be responsible for administration of oxygen, oral glucose and activated charcoal.

• Reassures patients and bystanders by working in a confident, efficient manner.  Avoids mishandling and undue haste while working expeditiously to accomplish the task.

• Where a patient must be extricated from entrapment, assesses the extent of injury and gives all possible emergency care and protection to the entrapped patient and uses the prescribed techniques and appliances for safely removing the patient.  If needed, radios the dispatcher for additional help or special rescue and/or utility services.  Provides simple rescue service if the ambulance has not been accompanied by a specialized unit.  After extrication, provides additional care in triaging the injured in accordance with standard emergency procedures.

• Complies with regulations on the handling of the deceased, notifies authorities, and arranges for protection of property and evidence at scene.

• Lifts stretcher, placing in ambulance and seeing that the patient and stretcher are secured, continues emergency medical care.

• From the knowledge of the condition of the patient and the extent of injuries and the relative locations and staffing of emergency hospital facilities, determines the most appropriate facility to which the patient will be transported, unless otherwise directed by medical direction.  Reports directly to the emergency department or communications center the nature and extent of injuries, the number being transport­ed, and the destination to assure prompt medical care on arrival.  Identifies assessment findings which may require communications with medical direction for advice and for notification that special professional services and assistance be immediately available upon arrival at the medical facility.

• Constantly assesses patient en route to emergency facility, administers additional care as indicated or directed by medical direction.

• Assists in lifting and carrying the patient out of the ambulance and into the receiving facility.

• Reports verbally and in writing their observation and emergency medical care of the patient at the emergency scene and in transit to the receiving facility staff for purposes of records and diagnostics.  Upon request, provides assistance to the receiving facility staff.

• After each call, restocks and replaces used linens, blankets and other supplies, cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures, makes careful check of all equipment so that the ambulance is ready for the next run.  Maintains ambulance in efficient operating condition.  Ensures that the ambulance is clean and washed and kept in a neat orderly condition.  In accordance with local, state or federal regulations, decontaminates the interior of the vehicle after transport of patient with contagious infection or hazardous materials exposure. 

• Determines that vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by checking items required by service management.  Maintains familiarity with specialized equipment used by the service.

• Attends continuing education and refresher training programs as required by employers, medical direction, licensing or certifying agencies.

• Meets qualifications within the functional job analysis.

ALS duties

• Perform a more comprehensive history and physical examination of patients

• Application, interpretation, and monitoring of EKG using 3 leads

• Perform manual defibrillation and cardioversion

• Follow advanced life support protocols of Rhode Island

• Initiate peripheral venous access; calculate, administer, and monitor crystalloid solutions

• Administer a variety of enteral and parenteral medications

• Use a medication infusion pump

• Understand and apply principles of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)

• Communicate information to other health care providers

• Perform advanced airway maneuvers (not required by Rhode Island but part of all 911PROGRAMS ALS courses)

COURSE DESCRIPTION - EMT CARDIAC

Curriculum Design

The Rhode Island Division of EMS publishes for instructor-coordinators Guidelines for Conducting EMS Courses.  This document outlines the minimum requirements and standards to conduct EMS training in Rhode Island.  The US Department of Transportation does not list curriculum objectives for EMT-Cardiac training - which is almost unique to Rhode Island.  The RI EMT-Cardiac curriculum, as outlined in the Guidelines to conduct EMS courses, consists of no less than 155 hours of didactic and practical instruction (including ACLS) in specified areas of emergency medical topics.  Instructor-coordinators are permitted to alter the course design, schedule, and content - including increasing the number of hours and content as the I/C deems fit so long as the course meets the minimum standards set forth.

The 911PROGRAMS EMT-Cardiac Curriculum

The course curriculum may differ from program to program to suit the needs of the student and provide a comprehensive educational experience.  The course hours and content always exceeds the minimum state standards (over 200 hours) as does the instructor to student ratio.  Please refer to individual training program syllabuses for more detailed information.

Course hours and schedule

The didactic portion is over 200 hours but may be increased based on the needs of the students

For schedule, refer to the specific course you are interested in.

Areas of Study

The areas of study in this program include the following at a minimum but often include additional instruction/training as well:

• Introduction to ALS care including additional medical terminology

• Sharps and biohazard handling

• Anatomy & Physiology

• Advanced airway management and manual defibrillation

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills update

• Medication Administration

• Enhanced history taking and physical examination (including rapid trauma assessment)

• Advanced shock management

• Respiratory and cardiovascular care

• ALS management of medical emergencies

• Electrocardiography

• Trauma score training, trauma scene management, and patient triage

• Mass casualty incident training

• Obstetrics and Childbirth

• Pediatric emergencies

• Communication, Documentation, and Team leader skills

In addition to the didactic material covered above, the student will also receive hands-on (practical) skills training in the following:

• Advanced airway management - including use of the Endotracheal Tube

• Vascular access and IV medication administration

• IV infusion pump training

• Aggressive trauma assessment

• Static and dynamic cardiology (megacodes/traumacodes)

Course Delivery Method

911PROGRAMS Didactic lessons are delivered almost entirely by powerpoint presentation with accompanying handouts which are available in our exclusive online classroom.  Other forms of instruction include overhead projection of materials, written information on a dry erase board, video presentations, actual case presentations, as well as scenarios and hands-on practice.  Prior to completion of the course, the student must initiate at least 6 IVs in a clinical setting and observe on an ALS 911 ambulance for 16 hours.  The laboratory portion will be delivered in a more informal setting using hands-on practice with equipment and a student:instructor ratio of no greater than 5:1.

Continuing Education

• Graduates of this course are eligible to take the advanced level EMT-Paramedic course

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES - EMT CARDIAC

Requirements for entry into an EMT-Cardiac course

• Applicants must be able to read and write at the 11th grade level

• Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferable but not required to take the course

• Applicants holding current EMT licensure is strongly preferred, however the Program may consider candidates with prior EMT training who do not currently hold a license to practice; contact the Program Director if you have questions about your eligibility

• Applicants have to be able to perform the functions of an EMT as outlined in the Functional Position Description document prepared by the Rhode Island Division of EMS to take the course as well as all duties (i.e. ALS skills) of the course being taken

• Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to contact the program to discuss any necessary accommodations

• Applicants desiring admission to any 911PROGRAMS course of study must read and accept the terms and conditions (course policies) found in the online classroom

UPCOMING EMT CARDIAC COURSES

Course C12 Registering

• Begins: September 14, 2009

• Mandatory Orientation Session September 12, 2009 at 9am

• Location: University of Rhode Island - Kingston, RI

• Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays 6-10pm, Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm

• Hours: Didactic 183, Clinical 8, Field 16; Total 2207

• Includes: Didactic fee, Lab fee, Clinical fees, Books, ACLS, Intubation

• Price: $1600 if paid in full, otherwise payments totaling $2000

• Questions? Call 401-789-5486

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