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2009-2010
Training Schedule
The 2009-2010 Training Schedule is now
available and can be downloaded
here.
The Training Schedule
lists the First Responder (FR) and Emergency Medical Technician
Bridge (EMT) programs that will be offered in the fall of 2009 and
the spring of 2010 in the counties of Bedford; Blair; Cambria;
Fulton; Huntingdon; and Somerset.
EMS training has evolved so
that the First Responder training is now considered the first part
of the emergency medical technician program. The EMT-Bridge program
then builds on and adds to what was learned in the FR program to
permit the successful completion of the certification process to
become an EMT. We have found that this process is greatly
increasing the success rate of those that are seeking EMT
certification.
The Training Schedule also includes maps of
training locations; frequently asked questions; cost and scholarship
information.
If you should have any questions about EMS
training, please contact our office at (800)367-5448
NEMSIS PCR Data
All services should be working toward submitting their data in a
NEMSIS Gold compliant XML format.
As of January 1,
2009, services were required to have a NEMSIS compliant patient
care reporting system. The Bureau of EMS is allowing
services to transition to the new format over a period of time,
but it is important that services are making efforts to move in
that direction.
When data is submitted, it is being
validated to ensure that the data meets the standards
established by the Bureau of EMS. Any data that does not
validate is being returned to the service with a request that
they work with their vendor to correct the errors and resubmit
the data.
For any questions on PCR data submission,
please contact our office.
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2008-2009 Training Schedule
Updated 03/26/2009
Click Here
for
UPDATED 2008-2009 Training and Exam Schedule
NEW CLASSES ADDED
HOT List
32nd Annual
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Swine Flu Information and
Updates
Zoll AED Recall Notice
EMS Information Bulletin # 66
Guidelines for CPAP Devices
EMS Information Bulletin # 65
State Approved CPR Programs
EMS Information Bulletin # 64
Ambulance Operations at EDs
NEW: PA EMS Recruitment Website
www.pa-ems.org
-On-line Registration for LMS
Posted 12/12/06
Report Hospital Diversion Status
*Form has been updated to include reason for change in diversion status
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Swine Flu Information
The H1N1 influenza pandemic continues to develop within
Pennsylvania, the U.S .
and internationally.
For the latest information,
advisories and recommendations, please check the following
websites:
Pennsylvania Department
of Health
Centers for
Disease Control
World
Health Organization
These sites contain the latest
updates and should be your primary sources of information
related to the H1N1 flu. As appropriate, our office will
distribute information to EMS services and personnel through
regular communications channels.
EMS personnel should be aware of routine infection control
procedures and use them regularly. Handwashing and cough
etiquette as indicated below are the best defense against the
H1N1 influenza.
Here are everyday
actions people can take to stay healthy.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you
cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you
use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water,
especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based
hands cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs
spread that way.
- Influenza is thought to spread mainly
person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of
infected people.
- If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home
from work or school and limit contact with others to
keep from infecting them.
Additional information, alerts or
advisories will be posted on our site and distributed to EMS
services and personnel as appropriate.
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