[ES-Fire-EMS] ALS Training News

[Kevin Holloway]

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UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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ALS Continuing Education

Teachniques to Assure a Patent Airway (2)
Ventilatory Support (1)
Care of the OB Patient-Trauma 

Tuesday, July 19th, 0900 hours, Accomack Co. DPS-Tasley 

Instructor: Eric Schlief, EMT-P

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INSTRUCTORS NEEDED
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ALS Continuing Education

Lifting and Moving (1)
Communicating with a Patient (1)
Oxygen Delivery Systems (2)

Tuesday, August 9th, 1300 hours, Northampton Co. EMS-Machipongo
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BLS-Healthcare Provider CPR 

Sunday, July 24th, 0900-1700, Station 20-Oak Hall

(Anticipated class size of 20-30 students, would like to add 1, possibly 2 
additional instructors-must be current AHA Instructors)

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ALS SKILLS STATIONS-Who Needs It?
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ALS Skills Stations are currently scheduled to be held during the month of 
September.  These skill stations are designed to allow for providers to 
demonstrate proficency in ALS skills as required by our medical director for 
test waiver consideration.  I would like to begin planning for these sessions, 
so I need for any provider who will need to attend either of these sessions to 
e-mail or call so that I can have some idea of how many folks to expect. 

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ALS Continuing Education-Special Guests
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We are currently exploring the possibility of offering special continuing 
education sessions to include local physcians and other experts in various 
fields relating to EMS.  Specifically, I have been in contact with staff at 
both PRMC and SMH regarding possible topic ideas.  I am hoping to schedule the 
first of these sessions for the month of September.  These classes would be 
held quarterly, ideally at either a central location or an alternating 
north/south basis.  I am asking for your input on topics to be covered in 
these lectures.  Please e-mail me with your ideas and I will try to make it 
happen!  This is YOUR continuing education program! 

To date, the following ideas are being explored

1. A trauma case study program presented by a PRMC trauma team member
2. A "street drug" program presented by local law enforcement
3. A session covering various catheters, tubes, and drains found in the home 
   care setting.
4. YOUR IDEA HERE! 

Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail with your thoughts!  

Kevin



-- 
Kevin T. Holloway, BA, FF/NREMT-P
Town of Chincoteague EMS
Fire Station #3: (757) 336-3138

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