Paramedic Field Training Program

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=80 style=" border-bottom: 1px solid #999980;" BGCOLOR="#CCFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Roscommon Township</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>  </B><B>|</B><B>    </B></FONT> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Roscommon Township">home</A>     <A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ambulance">Ambulance</A>    <A HREF="houghton_lake_employee_handb.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Employee Handbook">Employee Handbook</A> </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=400 style=" border-top: 5px solid #66FFFF;" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Paramedic Field Training Program</I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>HOUGHTON LAKE AMBULANCE AUTHORITY</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Paramedic Field Training Program</B></div> <div> <B>Phase 1</B></div> <bR> <div> This program is to ensure consistent thorough training for all newly licensed Paramedics.  Staff progress will be overseen by the management and education department.</div> <div> The Paramedic in training will have an orientation period that will consist of third rides for a minimum of 118 hours where the PIT will work supervised by an experienced Paramedic at all times.</div> <bR> <div> During Phase 1 the PIT will study the NCMCA advanced life support protocols and current medications carried by the service.</div> <bR> <div> The PIT will have one on one discussions with management or education coordinator pertaining to all ALS protocols prior to release from </div> <div> Phase 1.</div> <bR> <div> Once PIT shows a general competency for the protocols they will be given the NCMCA ALS protocol test.</div> <bR> <div> The PIT will have an in depth introduction to the use of the following ALS equipment:  Lifepak 12, IV pump, Cricothyrotomy kit, Needle cric/decompression kit, IV equipment and Intubation equipment.</div> <bR> <div> The PIT will be trained on documentation including patient reports, non-transport reports, 3200 forms, required reporting incidents and </div> <div> PSRO requirements for ALS calls.</div> <bR> <div> When on calls the PIT understands that the lead Paramedic is responsible for all patient care and that all interventions need to be </div> <div> approved  prior to their administration.</div> <bR> <div> Phase 1 will continue until the Paramedic in training is approved to work by NCMCA and is released to Phase 2 by management.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Paramedic Field Training Program</U></B></div> <div> <B><U>Phase 2</U></B></div> <div> This program is to ensure consistent thorough training for all newly licensed Paramedics.  Staff progress will be overseen by management and the education department.</div> <div> In phase 2 the Paramedic in training will be allowed to work one on one with another experienced Paramedic.  </div> <bR> <div> During this phase the PIT should attend on all calls within their skill level.  In the event there is a call that is beyond their current skill the PIT</div> <div>  will  not be left to attend alone.  A driver should be called or the lead Paramedic will attend. </div> <bR> <div> During Phase 2 the PIT will continue to study the advanced life support protocols and current medications carried by the service.</div> <bR> <div> The PIT will have continued one on one discussions with management, education and the lead Paramedics pertaining to all ALS </div> <div> protocols especially those pertaining to calls that the PIT has attended.</div> <bR> <div> The PIT will continue to use and show proficiency with the following ALS equipment:   Lifepak 12, IV pump, Cricothyrotomy kit, Needle cric/decompression kit, IV equipment and Intubation equipment.</div> <bR> <div> The PIT will use and show proficiency on all documentation including:  Patient run forms, non-transports, 3200 forms, required reporting</div> <div>  incidents and PSRO requirements.</div> <bR> <div> When on calls the PIT understands that the lead Paramedic is responsible for all patient care and that all interventions need to be</div> <div>  approved  prior to their administration.</div> <bR> <div> Phase 2 will continue until the Paramedic in training is released from Phase 2 by the agency management after showing competence </div> <div> and proficiency with all of the required ALS protocols, medications, skills and equipment.  The PIT must require no further guidance on </div> <div> calls and can take the lead on any and all emergency situations.  </div> <bR> <div> On release from Phase 2 the Paramedic will be able to work unsupervised with Basic EMTs.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>