Chad Miller, NREMT-P, I/C

Unless otherwise posted or announced, the program will be held at Gorham Fire/EMS at 347 Main St. Gorham, NH  03581.  The evening program will run from 1800-2200hrs and the Saturday program will run from 0800-1600hrs.  Lunch will be provided for the Saturday program.  Please contact us if you have any special dietary needs. 

Required Texts

No texts are required for refresher training programs

Prerequisites

             This transition program has several prerequisites.  Copies of the certifications listed below are required on or before the program date.  If any of the prerequisites are not on file with the instructor, the student will be marked incomplete.  Program completion is required by March 15^th, 2014. 

• Valid Health Care      Provider CPR card (Copy required)


• Completion of HAZWOPPER      online program or NH Fire Academy Hazmat Awareness or higher or NH Fire      Academy FF I (Copy required)


• NIMS ICS-100 (Copy      required)


• FEMA IS-700 (Copy      required)

 General Course Objectives

• Develop the skills necessary to provide prehospital emergency      medical care.


• Develop the skills to properly assess and treat both life      threatening and non-life threatening illnesses and injuries in the      pre-hospital setting.


• Develop the skills to provide care and comfort to patients.


• Prepare the student to be competent as an entry-levelEMSprovider.


• Provide a knowledge base for advanced emergency medical training.


• Prepare the student to successfully pass the any applicable practical      examination and/or the cognitive examination.

 Philosophy

  We try to provide the best environment possible for students to learn the didactic material and psychomotor skills to become certified as an EMS provider in the State of New Hampshire. We will be as fair as possible and give every opportunity for students to excel in the course. However, we also believe that students MUST be prepared to give the time and energy to the course by coming to class ready to learn and by participating in practice sessions.

 We REQUIRE students to conduct themselves in a professional manner in the classroom/in the lab. This course requires a great deal of TIME and STUDY.  This course follows the DOT (Department of Transportation) standards; therefore, it is to THOSE standards the course will be conducted.

 Finally, we encourage an environment of open communication, so feel free to discuss any problems or concerns you may have. Please do this by making an appointment by calling me at the above listed telephone numbers.

 Course Goals

  The course is designed to transition NREMT EMT-Basics to the newer NREMT Emergency Medical Technician certification. 

TUITION

The tuition for the course is $175.00.  Tuition includes handouts and equipment use.   Department purchase orders and/or invoice can be accepted with the signed form at the end of these guidelines.  Self or private pay need to register for the program via website.

For self or private pay ->

            Click Register Now above

            Click on the “EMT-Basic to EMT Transition Program” link

            Complete the online form to enroll

HOW TO SUCCEED IN EMS CLASS

Motivation

• You want to help people in need of emergency medical care.


• You are considering a career in medicine and want to use the class as an introduction.


• You want to help in your community.


• Certification meets a requirement for employment.

Attitude

• Conduct yourself in a manner in which you would expect other healthcare professionals to.


• Have an open mind to new techniques, ideas or thoughts of other students or faculty.


• Take responsibility for your actions or lack of actions.


• Take initiative to answer questions and ask questions.


• Risk being wrong, it is a normal part of the educational process.

Academics, Class Preparation & Code of Conduct

• Read the required materials in the text prior to class.


• If you do not understand something, ask for help!


• Take good notes and make flashcards of terms and treatments.


• Form study groups and study with your classmates.


• Respect other students and instructors we well as their opinions.


• Practice skills continuously throughout the course.


• Attend classes in their entirety and participate in discussions and practical skills.


• Pagers, cell phones and other electronic devices shall be on silent mode.


• Use of cell phones during class and clinical time is prohibited.


• Any behavior deemed by the Instructor as inappropriate or disruptive may result in suspension or expulsion from the program.  Such decisions will be made at the sole discretion of the course Instructor/Coordinator.  The lead instructor for a class session reserves the right to dismiss a student from the class session for inappropriate behavior. 


• Removal from a clinical site will result in a failure of that component of the program.

EMS TRAINING & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Summary

In order to become eligible for EMS licensing in NH each student must meet the following requirements:

• Possess current AHA Healthcare Provider or ARC CPR for the      Professional Rescuer certification.


• Complete the EMS class with a passing grade meeting all the      attendance and clinical requirements.


• Pass all stations of the State of NH practical examination.


• Pass the National Registry computer based test.  Students will be responsible to pay the      testing and certifications fees to the NREMT (must be at least 18 years of      age on the day of the exam).
  
  
  • Please note that the NREMT excludes persons convicted of certain       felonies to be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician.  Any student who has been convicted of a       felony should consult the Instructor and NREMT for guidance.
  
  



• Complete NH EMS Protocol Exam (once certified).

ATTENDANCE & GRADING

Attendance

Attendance is required for the full program.  If the student can’t attend for the entire day, arraignments need to be made before the start of the program through the lead instructor. Makeup classes can be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor and may include additional costs to the student.

Pass/Fail

Students will successfully complete the program when they complete the prerequisites, attend the program and participate in the skills based sessions. 

REPORTING TO THE NH BUREAU OF EMS

This certification course is regulated by the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services as outlined in NH Administrative Rules section Saf-C 5900.  These rules require that the Instructor/Coordinator report student status as Complete, Fail or Incomplete within 10 days of course completion.  Students who meet the academic and clinical requirements outlined above will be reported as “Complete.” 

Students who do not meet the academic and clinical requirements outlined above will be reported as “Fail.”  The Instructor/Coordinator may allow a student not greater than 90 days after the course end date to complete the academic and clinical requirements in extraordinary situations. This extension must be pre-approved by the Instructor/Coordinator and all requests for extensions must be made in writing.  In these situations students will be reported as “Incomplete” until all academic are met a status of “Complete” will then be reported.  Failure to meet the academic within 90 days will result in the student being reported with a status of “Fail.”

Should you need to contact the NH Department of Safety, Division of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services Bureau of EMS the contacts below are the primary contacts for education & training questions and concerns. 

            Diane Bunnell

            Education Specialist

            NH Department of Safety, Bureau ofEMS

            Mailing:33   Hazen Drive,Concord,NH03305

            Physical: NH FST&EMS,98 Smokey Bear Boulevard,Concord,NH03305

            (603) 223-4200 or 1-888-827-5367