TRAINING DIVISION
NORTH COUNTRY EMS, 06X03
404 S PARCEL AVE, YACOLT, WA 98675
2008 ILS / BLS OTEP SCHEDULE
January 16, 1900-2200 hours Basic Life Support recertification - AHA Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR, AED, Airway)
Skills stations: Cardiac Arrest management, IV and airway management
Skills sheets: ILS H-7, 11, 13, 15, 17 / BLS H-11, 13, 15, 17, 23, 39, AHA 2005 ECC HCP BLS Skill Sheet
February 20, 1900-2200 hours Environmental emergencies & poisoning
Skills stations: Passive rewarming & cooling, IV therapy for active rewarming and cooling, cautions of BLS & intubation in hypothermia
Skill sheets: ILS H-7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25 / BLS: H-19, 20, 25
Skills stations: Scenario based patient assessment, discontinuing IV treatment and for refusals, extubation post-emergency
Skills sheets: ILS H-7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 / BLS H-19, 20, 21, 22, 39, 41, NCEMS MIR, DOH PCR, CC Refusal Form
April 16, 1900-2200 hours Pediatric, OB/GYN medical emergencies (Required once during certification period)
Skills stations: Childbirth & Neonatal Resuscitation, IV/IO/UV access, use of Buretrol admin sets, pediatric intubation
Skill sheets: ILS H-7, 11, 13, 15 / BLS: H-19, 20
May 21, 1900-2200 hours Altered mental status, diabetes, CVA & seizures, behavioral emergencies
Skills stations: Blood Glucose Levels, Saline Locks for pharmacological sedation, scene safety scenarios, IV sharps safety, airway management
Skills sheets: ILS H-7, 11, 13, 15, 27 / BLS H-19, 20
June 18, 1900-2200 hours Head & musculoskeletal injuries, shock (Required once during certification period)
Skills stations: Trauma scenarios, splinting devices, IV access in prep for RSI & pain management, intubations with TBI & SCI
Skill sheets: ILS H-9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 23, 25 / BLS: H-21, 22, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 41
July 16, 1900-2200 hours Immobilization, extrication, lifting, & moving
Skills stations: Patient movement devices, spinal immobilization, proper body mechanics, securing IVs & AWs in movement.
Skill sheets: ILS H-9, 11, 13, 15 / BLS H-21, 22, 35, 37
August 20, 1900-2200 hours EMS operations / All hazards
Skills stations: Mass casualty drills, Use of Triage tags, Trauma Triage Tool, ERG, MSDS, ERT Job Aid, Mark I Kits, Respirators
Skill sheets: WA DOH Mass Casualty All Hazards Protocols, Clark County EMS Protocols MCI Plan, Triage Tags
September 17, 1900-2200 hours Cardiorespiratory emergencies
Skills stations: Scenario-based patient assessment and treatment of ACS, CHF, COPD, IV and airway management
Skills sheets: ILS H-7, 11, 13, 15, 17 / BLS H-11, 13, 15, 17, 23, 39
October 15, 1900-2200 hours Infectious Disease Prevention for EMS Providers (Required once during certification period)
Skills stations: Engineering controls, Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, decontamination, review of BBPs & TB
Skill sheet: WA DOH Verification of Training for HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B Education and Training
November 19, 1900-2200 hours Pharmacology (Required once during certification period)
Skills stations: Epi Pen, Glucose, Charcoal, MDI, NTG, O2, SL to IV transition, airway management from respiratory depression, RSI prep
Skill sheets: ILS H-7, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 / BLS: H-17, 19, 20, 25
December 17, 1900-2200 hours Geriatrics & advanced directives - POLST
Skills stations: Assessment scenarios, IV supportive measures, clinical decision making
Skill sheets: ILS H-7, 11, 13, 15 / BLS: H-19, 20, POLST Form
MANDATORY SESSIONS Annual, required sessions according to WAC 246-976-161.
Credit for attendance can be achieved by attending the session or reviewing the presentation & successfully completing a knowledge or practical skills assessment from a WA DOH Senior EMS Instructor or EMS Evaluator only. All sessions are in accordance with WA State Amended Curriculums, EMS protocols and are competency-based. IV / IO & airway skills must be maintained for recertification. Skills maintenance can be completed on incidents, during drills, or from ER / OR rotations at Southwest Washington Medical Center. Rotations can be scheduled through the Clinical Officer for inclusion on the SWEMS Council Clinical Calendar, which can be viewed at www.swems.org. Airway Technicians must attend a Clark County EMS Advanced Airway Lab once during their certification period and attend an OR rotation for initial certification periods.