Gorham, NH 03581
The Kane Schools Wild & Rescue Medicine
Student Guidelines 2016 Name (please print) _______________________________.
The Kane Schools, Wild & Rescue Medicine (TKS) mission is to help produce the best trained, most prepared rescuers possible. This requires a commitment from the student, the School faculty, and often, clinical affiliates. This document will serve as a guide to the student regarding expectations, appropriate behavior, and consequences of failing to follow these guidelines.
The National Education Standards adopted by NHBEMS in April 2012 note Affective Characteristics of an EMS candidate as central component to student development, and recommends an evaluative process for assessment which TKS has established. However the scope of our programs extends beyond the scope of EMS to the world of wilderness rescue, remote medicine, and preparedness. As a result, these guidelines will outline our expectations of any student who attends a course taught by TKS, whether they seek national certification or not.
Technically, students are expected to be in attendance at every class, there are no “official” excused absences. Unanticipated schedule conflicts and unexpected circumstances arise, when they do students are expected to contact us as soon as possible. Despite intent, persistent absence will put a person at risk of being incapable of course completion.
TKS Student Guidelines:
Timeliness- The student is punctual…on time for class and with assignments. If an unforeseen circumstance affects this ability, they are expected to notify the School as soon as possible.
Integrity- The student is honest in their interactions with faculty, classmates, colleagues, and mentors. They demonstrate trustworthiness with information, property, and effort.
Sobriety- The student will be sober in any element of class life, class time, clinical rotations, field trips, practice/skill sessions, etc. Any use of drugs/alcohol shall constitute a serious breach of these Guidelines, and may result in dismissal. Appearance, Hygiene- The student will demonstrate use of appropriate apparel and personal hygiene for the environment/venue in which their particular course occurs. A remote medicine course requires different clothing than a clinical rotation on the ambulance. The specifics for these different programs will made clear to the student well in advance.
Motivation- The student is expected to participate fully…to ask, act, initiate, and perform. TKS teaches to the goal of appropriate action and the enthusiastic pursuit of excellence in a world where such action is critical.
Respect- The student will be polite to all, patients, classmates, faculty, co-workers…everyone. They will avoid critical, demeaning statements and behaviors. Any threatening behavior/harassment will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal.
Service Execution- Student will strive to establish overall skills mastery. Students will ensure all equipment/tools are properly used, restocked, and maintained following all policies, procedures, and protocols.
Confidence- The student will demonstrate trust in their assessments, critical thinking, and skill application. They will also understanding of their strengths and limitations.
Communication- The student demonstrates the ability to listen actively and respond clearly and directly. They will demonstrate to the ability to read and write (legibly) appropriate to the environment.
Teamwork- The student knows their job within the team, is flexible and goal oriented. They learn to function in a way to make the team work better.
Patient Advocacy- The student learns to treat all patients with understanding, without bias. Protects all the patient’s needs…health, confidentiality, and dignity.
Empathy- The student will show compassion and try to understand the feeling of patients, family, and others. Tries to maintain a helpful demeanor, honesty, supportive, and reassuring. Whether the student seeks to volunteer their talents or seeks to be a career position TKS teaches to the goal of professional job execution.
PROFESSIONALISM…is the focused application of established principles and practices toward clearly defined goals and standards. Formality is not professionalism.
Student Qualifications- Each course in our catalog has different pre-requisites, co-requisites, and some have clinical time obligations that may extend beyond the completion of required course content. The NHBEMS expects each student to have completed mandated FEMA trainings and Hazardous Materials Training, sometimes prior to, or at the beginning of a course. These must be documented and kept on file by TKS, and it is recommended that students maintain and manage their various certifications and licenses in a professional manner.
Clinical Requirements- Particularly at the ALS level the completion of the numerous clinical requirements can extend beyond the completion of the required course content. During this time the I/C remains responsible for the student’s active completion of their requirements and can still exercise certain authority over that process, until it is complete or the student withdraws or fails due to non-completion.
Failure to Follow TKS Student Guidelines: Any failure to follow the above guidelines will require remediation specific to the nature of the offense, and the seriousness of the offense as determined by those involved and the Director of TKS. A requirement of the remedial process is that the student demonstrates understanding of the behaviors that led to the need for remediation and is an active part of the solution as is possible. Certain behaviors, more serious in nature, are more likely to result in removal from the course. Assault, abuse, drug use (especially during any class activity) legal or illegal, and theft are examples of a serious breach of proper behavior.
Any question about these Guidelines should be directed to Bill Kane, Director,The Kane Schools Wild & Rescue Medicine. I understand, agree with, and will follow these Guidelines.
Student Signature _______________________________Date_______________.
Student (Printed) ________________________________
The Kane Schools Wild & Rescue Medicine
52 Woodland
Street
Fryeburg, Maine 04037 207 935 2608 wak51@roadrunner.com
Copyright 2014, TKS All Rights Reserved.
TanguayGorham EMS provides emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of Gorham, Randolph, Shelburne and the unincorporated areas of Southern Coos County. In addition, Gorham EMS provides EMS training programs, First Aid and American Heart Association CPR programs.
The Kane Schools Wild & Rescue Medicine
Student Guidelines 2016 Name (please print) _______________________________.
The Kane Schools, Wild & Rescue Medicine (TKS) mission is to help produce the best trained, most prepared rescuers possible. This requires a commitment from the student, the School faculty, and often, clinical affiliates. This document will serve as a guide to the student regarding expectations, appropriate behavior, and consequences of failing to follow these guidelines.
The National Education Standards adopted by NHBEMS in April 2012 note Affective Characteristics of an EMS candidate as central component to student development, and recommends an evaluative process for assessment which TKS has established. However the scope of our programs extends beyond the scope of EMS to the world of wilderness rescue, remote medicine, and preparedness. As a result, these guidelines will outline our expectations of any student who attends a course taught by TKS, whether they seek national certification or not.
Technically, students are expected to be in attendance at every class, there are no “official” excused absences. Unanticipated schedule conflicts and unexpected circumstances arise, when they do students are expected to contact us as soon as possible. Despite intent, persistent absence will put a person at risk of being incapable of course completion.
TKS Student Guidelines:
Timeliness- The student is punctual…on time for class and with assignments. If an unforeseen circumstance affects this ability, they are expected to notify the School as soon as possible.
Integrity- The student is honest in their interactions with faculty, classmates, colleagues, and mentors. They demonstrate trustworthiness with information, property, and effort.
Sobriety- The student will be sober in any element of class life, class time, clinical rotations, field trips, practice/skill sessions, etc. Any use of drugs/alcohol shall constitute a serious breach of these Guidelines, and may result in dismissal. Appearance, Hygiene- The student will demonstrate use of appropriate apparel and personal hygiene for the environment/venue in which their particular course occurs. A remote medicine course requires different clothing than a clinical rotation on the ambulance. The specifics for these different programs will made clear to the student well in advance.
Motivation- The student is expected to participate fully…to ask, act, initiate, and perform. TKS teaches to the goal of appropriate action and the enthusiastic pursuit of excellence in a world where such action is critical.
Respect- The student will be polite to all, patients, classmates, faculty, co-workers…everyone. They will avoid critical, demeaning statements and behaviors. Any threatening behavior/harassment will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal.
Service Execution- Student will strive to establish overall skills mastery. Students will ensure all equipment/tools are properly used, restocked, and maintained following all policies, procedures, and protocols.
Confidence- The student will demonstrate trust in their assessments, critical thinking, and skill application. They will also understanding of their strengths and limitations.
Communication- The student demonstrates the ability to listen actively and respond clearly and directly. They will demonstrate to the ability to read and write (legibly) appropriate to the environment.
Teamwork- The student knows their job within the team, is flexible and goal oriented. They learn to function in a way to make the team work better.
Patient Advocacy- The student learns to treat all patients with understanding, without bias. Protects all the patient’s needs…health, confidentiality, and dignity.
Empathy- The student will show compassion and try to understand the feeling of patients, family, and others. Tries to maintain a helpful demeanor, honesty, supportive, and reassuring. Whether the student seeks to volunteer their talents or seeks to be a career position TKS teaches to the goal of professional job execution.
PROFESSIONALISM…is the focused application of established principles and practices toward clearly defined goals and standards. Formality is not professionalism.
Student Qualifications- Each course in our catalog has different pre-requisites, co-requisites, and some have clinical time obligations that may extend beyond the completion of required course content. The NHBEMS expects each student to have completed mandated FEMA trainings and Hazardous Materials Training, sometimes prior to, or at the beginning of a course. These must be documented and kept on file by TKS, and it is recommended that students maintain and manage their various certifications and licenses in a professional manner.
Clinical Requirements- Particularly at the ALS level the completion of the numerous clinical requirements can extend beyond the completion of the required course content. During this time the I/C remains responsible for the student’s active completion of their requirements and can still exercise certain authority over that process, until it is complete or the student withdraws or fails due to non-completion.
Failure to Follow TKS Student Guidelines: Any failure to follow the above guidelines will require remediation specific to the nature of the offense, and the seriousness of the offense as determined by those involved and the Director of TKS. A requirement of the remedial process is that the student demonstrates understanding of the behaviors that led to the need for remediation and is an active part of the solution as is possible. Certain behaviors, more serious in nature, are more likely to result in removal from the course. Assault, abuse, drug use (especially during any class activity) legal or illegal, and theft are examples of a serious breach of proper behavior.
Any question about these Guidelines should be directed to Bill Kane, Director,The Kane Schools Wild & Rescue Medicine. I understand, agree with, and will follow these Guidelines.
Student Signature _______________________________Date_______________.
Student (Printed) ________________________________
The Kane Schools Wild & Rescue Medicine
52 Woodland
Street
Fryeburg, Maine 04037 207 935 2608 wak51@roadrunner.com
Copyright 2014, TKS All Rights Reserved.