EMS

The role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years. Advances in medicine and technology have increased the role of our local area EMS providers. Recognizing the vital role of EMS, Robinson Memorial Hospital is striving to achieve optimum patient care through the advancement of emergency medical protocols, technological upgrades and educational offerings. In an effort to better serve our EMS community, we are proud to offer a comprehensive selection of educational opportunities. Please register by e-mailing us at ems@rmh2.org or calling us at (330) 297-2722. Check back often for updates and changes.

EMS Office
(330) 297-2722

Robert Walker
EMS Coordinator
rwalker@rmh2.org
phone: (330) 297-2860
fax: (330) 297-2941

Susan Forgacs, RN, EMT-P
EMS Educator
sforgacs@rmh2.org
phone: (330) 297-2866
fax: (330) 297-2941

Kathryn Bulgrin, DO
EMS Medical Director

Robinson Memorial Hopsital EMS Training Program Ohio  Accreditation #216

Portage County Water Rescue Team

2010 Daytime Continuing Education Schedule
All classes start at 10 a.m.

2010 Evening Continuing Education Schedule
All classes start at 7 p.m. 

DATE	TOPIC	LOCATION	SPEAKER
1/20/10	Infection Control Update	Abraham Family Room 150, Robinson Medical Arts Building	Susan Forgacs, RN, EMT-P
2/17/10	Pediatric Trauma		Robert M. Eberlein, MD
3/17/10	EMS Pharmacology		Susan Forgacs
4/21/10	TBA		Karen Smith, MD
5/19/10	Geriatrics		Keff Zifchak
6/16/10	TBA
7/21/10	TBA
8/18/10	TBA
9/15/10	Trauma		Brian Adams, MD
10/20/10	TBA
11/10/10	TBA
12/15/10	TBA

2010 EMS Instructor CE & EMS Coordinator Meeting Schedule

All classes are held in the Abraham Family Room 150 of the Robinson Medical Arts Building.

March 3, 2010
June 2, 2010
Sept. 1, 2010
Dec. 1, 2010

EMS Instructor CE 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
EMS Coordinators 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

2010 Robinson Memorial Hospital EMS Protocol Classes

Classes are held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Jan. 27, Robinson Medical Arts Building Room 25
March 24, Robinson Medical Arts Building Abraham Family Room 150
May 26, Robinson Medical Arts Building Room 25
July 28, Robinson Medical Arts Building Room 25
Sept. 22, Robinson Medical Arts Building Abraham Family Room 150
Nov. 17, Robinson Medical Arts Building Abraham Family Room 150

This program is required for all new EMTs and EMTs who have changed thier level of certification who wish to function under the Robinson Memorial Hospital EMS Medical Control.  EMTs must attend a Protocol Class and pass the protocol exam in order to gain full privileges to function independently under Robinson Memorial Hospital Medical Control.

Students MUST register for this class by calling (330) 297-2722. or e-mailing ems@rmh2.org.  Minimum class size of 5 students required.

The Protocol Test is NOT administered on the day of the class.  EMTs will schedule with the Robinson Memorial Hospital EMS Office to take the Protocol Test after attending the class.

2010 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Two Day Provider Courses
8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
March 27 & 28, 2010        

8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Oct. 2 & 3, 2010    

Tuition of $150 is due at the time of registration (includes textbook).

One Day Renewal Courses
8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
April 15, 2010

8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Oct. 21, 2010 

Tuition of $75* due at time of registration.

Call (330) 297-2722 to register. You must register at least 4 weeks prior to start date. Class size is limited.

All classes are held in the Abraham Family Room 150 of the Robinson Medical Arts Building.

*The AHA PALS student manual is $35 extra. There are some manuals available to borrow from the EMS library on a first come, first serve basis.

Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.

EMS Instructor Upgrade Course

This course is intended for Special Topic Instructors (STI) to upgrade to an Assistant EMS Instructor or Fire Instructors seeking certificate to teach as an EMS Instructor.

Admission Requirements:

• Possess current State of Ohio certificate to practice as a First Responder, EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, or Registered Nurse
• Passes practical exam at Robinson Memorial Hospital on Feb. 10, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
• Completed Registration Packet must be submitted to EMS Office by Feb. 10, 2010

Additional Requirements for STI:

• Verification that STI was valid on Feb. 1, 2009

Additional Requirements for Fire Instructor:

• Posses valid and current State of Ohio Fire Instructor certificate
• In the preceding 7 years, has been certified for 5 years as a First Responder, EMT-B. EMT-I, EMT-P, or RN

Passed the Knowledge Exam in the preceding 3 years (scheduled through www.nremt.org)

Class Information:  
Feb. 13, 2010
0900 - 1700
Robinson Medical Arts Building Abraham Family Room 150
 
Space is limited. Students will be taken on a first come basis. Call (330) 297-2722 or e-mail ems@rmh2.org with your name, address and phone number to receive the registration packet for this class and details regarding the practical exam.

EMT-Intermediate Course

Successful completion of this 130-hour program will allow an individual to take the State of Ohio's EMT-I certification examination.  This program will cover all components of the State of Ohio's EMT-I Training curriculum and will cover the following: Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmacology, IV/IO therapy, Patient Assessment, Cardiac monitoring, Manual defibrillation, Chest Decompression and more.

Requirements for Admission:

• Current State of Ohio Certification as an EMT-Basic
• Take and Pass Written Entrance Exam on August 5, 2010 at 6:30 PM in Robinson Memorial Medical Arts Building, room 150
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year EMS experience preferredComplete and submit registration packet to the EMS office by September 9, 2010  

Program Starts: September 9, 2010
Program Ends: February 22, 2011
Class Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Class Times: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $700 (Due the first night of class)
Registration Deadline: August 5, 2010

NOTE: The State-Certifying exam upon successful course completion costs an additional $100 - payable to the National Registry of EMTs

To register for the written entrance examination - call (330) 297-2722 or e-mail ems@rmh2.org with the following information: name, address, and phone number. Register early in order to receive study information for the entrance exam.

EMT- Basic Course

Successful completion of this 130-hour program will allow an individual to take the State of Ohio's Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification examination.  This program will cover all components of the State of Ohio's EMT-B training curriculum and will include the following:  CPR, Basic and Advanced Airway Management, Patient Assessment, Moving and Handling Patients, Patient-Assisted Medication Administration, AED, Trauma and Medical Patient Management, Childbirth, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Emergency Scene Operations and more.

Requirements for Admission:

• Eighteen years of age*
• High School diploma or GED
• The first 20 candidate to submit completed registration packet to the EMS Office will be enrolled into the class

Program Starts: September 7, 2010
Program Ends: January 2011
Class Days: Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
One Saturday per month 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost:$650 (Due the first night of class)

NOTE: The State-Certifying exam upon successful course completion costs an additional $70.00 - payable to the National Registry of EMTs

Call (330) 297-2722or e-mail ems@rmh2.org with name, address and phone number to receive the registration packet for this class.

* An individual who is seventeen years of age and a senior in high school may enter and complete an EMT-Basic Training Program but will not be able to take the State-certifying exam until they become eighteen years old.