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EOA/MAST UPDATES ARE SCHEDULED ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS

• If you would like to schedule an update, contact the office

GENERAL INFORMATION - EOA / MAST

Overview

Use of esophageal obturator airways (EOA) and pneumatic anti-shock garments aka medical anti-shock trousers (PASG / MAST) is part of the standard curriculum for EMT-Basic training in some states. Rhode Island is one such state. EMTs from states that do not incorporate those skills (such as Massachusetts and New Jersey) who want to become licensed as an EMT in Rhode Island must take an EOA/MAST update course from a licensed Instructor/Coordinator.

The 911PROGRAMS EOA / MAST Update program provides a comprehensive yet succinct way to complete this requirement.  Upon successful completion of this program (which includes written and practical examinations), graduates are eligible to apply for licensure in Rhode Island.

Please click the EMT-Basic link at the left for more information about certification and licensure as a Rhode Island EMT-Basic including links to important Division of EMS documents.

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 - EOA / MAST UPDATE

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.  Additionally, required lesson plan content must cover the course (behavioral) objectives listed in the 1994 US Department of Transportation EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum AND the 2002 Supplemental Airway Modules for the 1994 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic: NSC.  The RI EOA / MAST Update curriculum, as outlined in the Guidelines to conduct EMS courses, does not reference a minimum number of hours.  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 EOA / MAST 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, schedule, and cost

The didactic portion is about 8 hours but may be increased based on the needs of the students.

A typical update course looks like this:

• Lecture: Airway Management & Ventilation (3 hours)

• Lab Session and Testing (1 hour)

• Lecture: Shock (3 hours)

• Lab Session and Testing (1 hour)

EOA / MAST courses are handled as tutoring sessions. Please see the course policy on tutoring in the "ABOUT" section of this website. EOA / MAST training is part of our EMT-Basic courses. EOA / MAST applicants may sit in on a running EMT course if one is available. The cost to sit in on a running program is $80. If no running EMT-Basic course is available in the time frame that the EOA / MAST applicant desires, we can set up a private session for one or more students. The cost for this is reflected in the tutoring policy. Note: Active members in good standing of URI EMS are not charged for EOA / MAST updates.

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. 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 - EOA / MAST UPDATE

Requirements for entry into an EOA / MAST

• Applicants should have completed EMT training from another state, however anyone can "audit" the course. See below for audit description

• 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 do not need to be 18 years old, however applicants must be 18 years old to apply for state licensure - which must be taken within 5 years of graduation from the course

• Applicants do not 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;  A student who is unable to meet the requirements as defined in the Functional Position Description may "audit" the course;  This means the student can participate in all aspects of the program that he/she is able to but will not receive a course completion certificate from the program and will not be able to apply for state licensure

• 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 "ABOUT" section of this website

UPCOMING EOA / MAST COURSES

911PROGRAMS does not routinely schedule EOA / MAST Update courses. Instead, we offer courses based on individual needs. Contact us at 401-789-5486 to set up a personal session. As mentioned above, if a running EMT-Basic course is available EOA / MAST applicants can sit in on it - see above for more details.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Review ALL information pertinent to the course

• Read this entire web page to completely understand all the information regarding EOA / MAST update courses

• Read the course policies; they can be found on this website in the "ABOUT" section; applicants will be asked to agree to them when enrolling

• Note: some course policies will not apply to this course; open the policy and look in the information box at the top to see if if applies to your course

2. Create an account in the online classroom

• If you already have an account, log in and verify that your information (address, phone numbers, email addresses) are up to date

• If you have never created an account, go to

  clasroom.911Programs.com and click CREATE ACCOUNT [fill in all fields marked with an asterisk - other fields are optional)

• When a new account is created, we receive an email

• The next time we check our email or log in, we see that an account has been created

3. Enroll in the EOA / MAST course

• Once you are logged in, on the left side of the screen you have 3 available options: update your info, enroll in a class, and view my classes - click "enroll in a class"

• Follow the prompts: answer the survey questions as well as you can

• At the bottom, click  COMPLETE REGISTRATION  

• When an applicant enrolls in a course, we receive an email

• The next time we check our email or log in, we see that an applicant has enrolled in a course

• We review your course application and if everything seems OK, we click a button that says  APPROVE  - at which point the applicant receives an email stating that enrollment has been approved

• Once you receive the above email, you can log into the online classroom and view the course material

4. Contact the office

• When we see that an applicant has enrolled in a course, we make contact with the applicant by phone or email however applicants should feel free to contact us once the above steps have been completed

• Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am-4pm

• The office number is 401-789-5486; the Registration Coordinator's email address is Valerie@911Programs.com

• We typically return voicemails and emails within 1 business day; if you do not hear from us by then, feel free to call again or send another email