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PARAMEDIC SCHOOL UPDATE! 2022
All thirteen students are doing well and almost to the half-way point of their program. They are certied ACLS, PALS, and PEPP providers, which means all skills are free game for them. They have started their clinical rotations so if you are at the ER keep an eye out for them. Plan on seeing a medic patch on their sleeves by March of 2023. Thank you for everyone’s assistance with this program; the support from the members of this department is why our medics are ready for everything.
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2023
This program is slotted to start 1/23/2023 and will be three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) which will have you graduated within 7 months. Those of you on probation right now will be eligible to take the entrance exam and participate in the paramedic program.
Test dates:
• Written test: 12/5/2022 • Practical days: Week of 12/12/2022
EMT Development Course 2022
• Class starts 10/18/22 • Class hours 08:30 – 12:30 at the PSTC • Every Tuesday and Thursday (only attend 1 class per week)
L to R names : Rob Gibbons - EMS Program Development Coordinator, Charles Grifths - BC Paramedic Program, Paul Merrill - EMS Captain, George Pastore - EMS Captain, Michael Ortega - EMS Specialist, Britt Burns - BC EMS Division
Quarter 3 Training Reminders:
Compressions Are Key!
• No hands-off chest until the monitor is charged! (We can always disarm later). • Make your transition to the LUCAS after a round of 200 compressions during your rhythm check (not in the middle of the round). • Finish every round of 200 compressions (even if you suspect ROSC during the round, nish the current round). • Switch “ compressor” every 200 compressions.
Remember sedation for pacing, pain management for synch cardioversion.
Remember:
To watch the EPCR Documentation training on FR1. Due by
10/14/22.
EMS is hosting another Maricopa Ambulance Training class on 10/10. The goal is to train as many Maricopa EMT’s as possible. We appreciate all those who have been willing to guide and mentor Maricopa Ambulance employees as we continue to navigate the new partnership.
