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Primary Training Programs
First Responder
(FR)
Emergency
Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B)
Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate
(EMT-I)
Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P)
Pre-hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN)
Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN)
Emergency Services Lead Instructor
Certification
Training Programs
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP)
Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Basic Disaster Life Support (BDLS)/ Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS)
First
Responder (FR)
The First Responder program provides education in accordance with the National
Standard Curriculum to provide students with a core knowledge, skills and attitude
to function within the capacity of a licensed first responder. The first responder
training is a 40 hour long course that provides training to use a limited amount
of equipment to perform initial assessment, and interventions to assist other
EMS providers.
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Emergency
Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B)
This 120 hour course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the emergency
medical services profession, and the treatment of the sick and injured. In accordance
with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Standard Curriculum
for the EMT-Basic, and the Illinois Department of Public Health, this program
focuses on honing the knowledge, skills and abilities that will allow students
to properly assess and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies in the pre-hospital
setting. Topics include: cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, shock and bleeding,
trauma care, emergency childbirth, fracture splinting, wound care, diabetic emergencies,
basic anatomy and physiology, lifting and moving techniques, basic pharmacology,
ambulance operations, scene safety, and personal protection strategies. This
course is taught to prepare students to successfully challenge the National Registry
Examination for the EMT-Basic and/or the Illinois Department of Public Health
Licensing Examination for the EMT-Basic.
Prerequisite:
High School diploma or equivalent and age 18 prior to completion
of licensure testing.
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Emergency
Medical Technician – Intermediate (EMT-I)
The Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate program is a course of study based
on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Standard Curriculum
for EMT-Intermediate instruction. The program is designed to provide students
with the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to perform advanced-level
medical care in the pre-hospital setting, and to assume leadership positions
in the various emergency medical services professions. Classes incorporate a
variety of teaching methods, including lecture, small group activities, student
teaching sessions, and skills laboratories. Dynamic didactic sessions, along
with comprehensive clinical and field internships will prepare the student to
challenge the Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-Intermediate Licensure
Exam and/or the National Registry exam.
Prerequisites:
Current EMT-B Licensure, High School Diploma or Equivalency.
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Emergency
Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P)
The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program is a course
of study based on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s
National Standard Curriculum for paramedic instruction. The program
is designed to provide students with the cognitive and psychomotor
skills necessary to perform advanced-level medical care in the pre-hospital
setting, and to assume leadership positions in the various emergency
medical services professions. Classes incorporate a variety of teaching
methods, including lecture, small group activities, student teaching
sessions, and skills laboratories. Dynamic didactic sessions, along
with comprehensive clinical and field internships will prepare the
student to challenge the Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-Paramedic
Licensure Exam and/or the National Registry exam.
Prerequisites:
Current EMT-B Licensure, High School Diploma or Equivalency.
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Pre-Hospital
Registered Nurse (PHRN)
The Pre-hospital Registered Nurse Program provides supplemental education to
licensed RNs to practice within an EMS System as emergency medical services personnel
for pre-hospital and inter-hospital emergency care and non-emergency transports
in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Section 515.730 of the Illinois
EMS Act.
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Emergency
Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN)
The Emergency Communications Registered Nurse monitors EMS telecommunications
from pre-hospital providers to collaborate with EMTs and Paramedics in the
field. This ECRN course provides the experienced Emergency Department nurse with
the necessary information to perform this extended role competently and confidently.
The course will also prepare candidates for the written examination required
by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services
and Highway Safety. Prerequisites: RN license with two years of Emergency Department
experience (or equivalent), ACLS or ECG Interpretation, recommendation of Emergency
Department Director or Nurse Coordinator.
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Emergency
Services Lead Instructor
The EMS Instructor Training Program focuses on presenting seasoned EMS professionals
with the skills necessary to teach any of the EMS-related courses that are among
the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Standard Curricula. This
40-hour course provides a solid foundation in learning theory, yet moves directly
into hands-on application of the material. Instructor Trainees who successfully
complete the course will be prepared to take the Illinois Department of Public
Health examination to achieve State Lead EMS Instructor recognition.
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Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many
emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing
or heartbeat has stopped. CPR involves a combination of mouth-to-mouth rescue
breathing and chest compression that keeps oxygenated blood flowing to the brain
and other vital organs until more definitive medical treatment can restore a
normal heart rhythm. This course will provide you training in accordance with
American Heart Association Guidelines in the performance of this life saving
technique.
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Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
The Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course utilizes a case
based teaching to provide the student with guided training and
hands-on practice in the key skills of BLS and ACLS. The key ACLS
skills taught in accordance with American Heart Association guidelines
include use of conventional defibrillator/ monitors, review of
advanced airway management, recognition of cardiac arrest rhythms
and the most common bradycardias and tachycardias. Learning opportunities
include both lecture format, small group learning and hands-on
skill labs.
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Pediatric
Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP)
This program, developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, is designed
as a comprehensive source of pre-hospital medical information for the emergent
care of infants and children. PEPP teaches EMS personnel at all levels
(First Responder, EMT-B, EMT-Paramedic) how to assess and manage ill and/or
injured children with greater insight into the special needs of this population.
The PEPP course incorporates lectures, case studies and skills stations
into a two-day (16 hour) course for ALS providers and a one-day (8 hour)
course for BLS providers. Note: PEPP Course Coordinator Courses are also
presented at various times throughout the academic year.
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Pre-hospital
Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
The PHTLS Provider course is designed to be an intensive 16-20 hour experience.
It is available to all levels of prehospital care providers, and programmes are
typically attended by Emergency First Responders (Fire, Police, Search & Rescue,
etc.), EMTs, Paramedics, Nurses (including Industrial based Occupational Health
Nurses), Physicians, and Physician Assistants.
The
course is scenario-based, with lectures and interactive
skills station components meant to enhance the prehospital
care providers’ knowledge, and further
develop the critical thinking skills required to effectively treat the trauma
patient in the field.
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Basic
Disaster Life Support (BDLS)/ Advanced Disaster Life Support
(ADLS)
These two courses provide training in the recognition
and management of "all-hazards" threats
(nuclear, biological, chemical, explosive and natural
disasters). These courses target resident-physicians,
critical care/emergency nurses, paramedics, primary
care providers, and medical students. Like ACLS® and
ATLS®, these courses are designed to be offered
in a didactic and skills lab format.
The BDLS® course is primarily didactic in nature
and may be presented in lecture form or through
distance learning and computer simulation. ADLS® makes
use of interactive scenarios and drills in which
the participants treat simulated patients in a
disaster. Hands on labs to practice skills such
as decontamination will provide education in areas
traditionally lacking in healthcare provider education.
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