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EMT - CARDIAC REFRESHER COURSE R16

• We have no refresher programs scheduled at this time
• Please check with our affiliate, American Safety Programs in North Providence: 401-273-6900

GENERAL INFORMATION - EMT CARDIAC REFRESHER

Overview

The 911PROGRAMS Emergency Medical Technician - Cardiac Refresher program satisfies the Rhode Island Division of EMS requirements for recertification as an EMT-Cardiac.

Upon successful completion of this program (which includes written and practical examinations), graduates are awarded a certificate of completion.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE - EMT BASIC

Licensure Testing Procedure

The procedure as of July 10, 2007 can be found at the RI Division of EMS website.  Click the following link to view it.  http://health.ridisaster.org/downloads/07-001_NREMT.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.

COURSE DESCRIPTION - EMT CARDIAC REFRESHER

Curriculum Design

The Rhode Island Division of EMS publishes for instructor-coordinators Guidelines for Conducting EMS Refresher Courses.  This document outlines the minimum requirements and standards to conduct EMS training in Rhode Island.  The RI EMT-Cardiac Refresher curriculum, as outlined in the Guidelines to conduct EMS courses, consists of the EMT-Basic Refresher (information located on the EMT-Basic Refresher Course  web page) and no less than 12 additional hours of didactic and practical instruction in ALS objectives. 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 Refresher 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 and national standards 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 about 30 hours for the basic portion and about 12 hours for the ALS portion 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 all those found on the EMT-Basic Refresher web page and the following minimum ALS material but often include additional instruction/training as well:

• General pharmacology (routes of medication administration, prehospital endotracheal medications, rates of absorption, the metric system as it relates to medications, the autonomic nervous system and how is affected by medications, the general names, actions, indications, contraindications, average doses, and side effects of all prehospital medications approved for use by the EMT-C, IV techniques including asepsis and cannulation of veins, use of infusion pumps, and complications of IV therapy, manikin practice)

• Dysrhythmia recognition (normal conduction pathway of the heart, routine procedure for ECG monitoring, identify ECG rhythm strips, discuss the causes, recognition, and management of various cardiac dysrhythmias, dynamic monitoring, rhythm identification and treatment)

• Advanced life support - medical and trauma (management of various cardiac dysrhythmias, review all RI EMT-C protocols, review and practice ALS medical/trauma codes pre RI protocols and AHA standards, review and demonstrate safe procedures for defibrillation, cardioversion, and transcutaneous pacing)

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

• IV therapy

• Medical megacode

• Traumacode

• Oral endotracheal intubation (if applicable)

In addition to the skills listed above, at the discretion of the Program Director,  student may also receive hands-on (practical) skills refresher training and testing in the following:

• Medication administration

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 observe at least 5 patient assessments in a clinical setting.  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.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES - EMT CARDIAC REFRESHER

Requirements for entry into an EMT-Cardiac Refresher course

EMT-Cardiac refresher courses are for

• Currently licensed RI EMT-Cs seeking to renew licensure before the license expires

• Previously licensed RI EMT-Cs whose license has lapsed for no longer than 1 year*

• EMT candidates who have failed the state exam and are required to take a refresher before re-examination

Additionally, any applicant who wishes to take the refresher simply to refresh knowledge and skills (called "auditing" a course) are also welcomed to do so - including students from programs other than 911PROGRAMS

*EMTs from states other than Rhode Island or EMTs whose licenses have lapsed should contact the RI Division of EMS at 401-222-2401 to ascertain eligibility for licensure requirements

UPCOMING EMT CARDIAC REFRESHER COURSES

Course R15 Coming in January 2009

• Location: TBA

• Schedule: TBA

• Includes: Didactic fee, Lab fee, Clinical fees

• Price: TBA

• Once you have registered for the course, you may contact us for payment arrangements, or guarantee your spot in the course by paying immediately

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