2010 offerings

Instructor Coordinator Course

& Instructor Coordinator CE classes

Course Descriptions:  This 170 hour course (which includes 30 hours of student teaching outside of the classroom) is designed for persons interested in becoming Michigan Instructor/Coordinators. Emphasis will be placed upon teaching methods and skills important to course application and management. 

Current Instructor/Coordinators interested in upgrading teaching skills can obtain continuing education credits for relicensure.  Participants simply identify the credits needed for relicensure and attend during those particular hours.  Over 135 credits have been applied for in all three required categories.  There is no easier way to acquire those mandatory credits and learn the latest strategies for teaching EMS better.

Time offered: 8:00a-6:00p or 7:00p

Dates:  See details below.

Course Details:                   

Price:  Varies by location--CE:  varies per location/credit hour--Contact host site

 General initial Course Admission Criteria

·3 years field experience as an MFR, EMT, EMT-S, or EMT-P

· Current CPR Instructor

· Endorsement of 2 active Michigan I/C's

· Letter from your employer to include certification of 3 years of field experience as an MFR or above

· Self written letter explaining    intended use for I/C certification

Note: A criminal history could negatively impact your ability to obtain an IC License.

Provided Materials

· MDCH IC Education Program Requirements and EMS Instructor Training Program

· EMS Public Acts and Administrative Rules

· On disk-Michigan EMT Education Program Requirements (Objectives)

· Michigan Education Program Approval Packet (Forms and Packet)

· Important Information: Candidates must pre-register with our our host and class partner. Consider visiting their website to review course specifics including the prerequisites, the course agenda, credentialing requirements and expectations at course completion.

Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, MI Contact Chet Dalski at KCC for more info

Class starts September 18, 2010 and ends in the Spring.  It is held on Wednesdays.

Contact Chet Dalski at dalskic@kellogg.edu

STAT EMS in Flint, MI    Contact Gary Denman at STAT EMS for more info 

9/16,17, 18

10/14,15, 16

10/21,22, 23

10/28,29, 30

11/11,12, 13

For more information go to www.statems.net or email gdenman@statems.net

 North Central Michigan College in Petosky, MI   Contact Pete Olson at NCMC for more information

11/4,5, 6

11/18,19, 20

12/2,3, 4

12/9,10, 11

12/16,17, 18

Contact Pete Olson at polson@ncmich.edu

 Superior Medical Education in Madison Heights, MI   Contact Ralph Elam at Superior Medical Education for more information.

2/11,12, 13

2/25,26, 27

3/11,12, 13

3/25,26, 27

4/8,9, 10

Contact Ralph Elam at ralphems@aol.com

Practical CE Day

Course Description:  This one-day hands on course allows EMS providers the ability to easily acquire all of the State required practical credits for relicensure in a low stress environment.

Course size is limited to allow for small group practice with experienced instructors who are willing to teach and learn alongside their colleagues.  

Time offered: 7:00a-5:30p

Dates: SORRY, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO OFFERINGS SCHEDULED IN 2010.  Please consider obtaining your Practical CE with us while we are helping our friends at the UPEMS conference September 30, 2010 in beautiful Marquette, MI.

Course Details: (tentative)

Morning Rotations

(1 Practical Credit each for Medical First Responder, EMT-B, EMT-Specialist, & Paramedics)

· Airway

· Pt Assessment

· Medical Emergencies

· Trauma

· Special Considerations/Pediatrics

First Afternoon Rotation

(1 Practical Credit each, Basic, Specialist, Paramedic)

· Airway/Basic or Airway Advanced

· Medical Emergencies

Second Afternoon Rotation

(1 Practical Credit each, Specialist & Paramedic)

· Patient Assessment

· Trauma

Last Session

(1 Practical Credit Paramedic only)

· Special Considerations/Assessment Based Management

Price:  $15.00/credit for five or more credits (1/2 day)     or

    $20.00/credit for individual credits (<5 credits/day)

 12-Lead EKG Interpretation Classes

Course Description:  This 12-Lead class is designed to help you learn to read a 12-Lead EKG and feel comfortable doing so.  In addition, you will be able to describe alterations in treatment based on these results.  The course is broken down into 6 modules, which will allow you to be:

· Able to describe the essentials of 12-lead EKG interpretation

· Able to properly acquire and transmit a 12-lead

· Able to explain the Acute Coronary Syndromes and the general therapy

· Able to differentiate Acute Coronary Syndromes based on  definitive treatment options

· Able to predict coronary artery involvement in the high acuity patient

· Able to differentiate Bundle Branch Blocks and the other    imitators of ACS

Time offered:  8:00a-5:30p

Dates:       None currently schedules-To host a course at your site contact Douglas Smith EMT-P I/C   

Course Details:                    Price:  $150.00

Textbooks, lunch, and refreshments are provided with this course.

This course is approved for 9 Medical Continuing Education Lecture hours at the EMT, Specialist, and Paramedic levels for Basic and Advanced Cardiology.

Continuing Education

Course Description:  These quick moving continuing education sessions are just what EMS providers have been looking for.  Innovative experienced instructors presenting topics that energize the mind and body     towards providing better patient care.  You will leave the session learning something that can change patient outcomes or we will refund your registration fee. That is our guarantee.

Time offered:   6:00p-10:00p

Dates: None currently scheduled.  Contact Tom Gottschalk to host a class at your location. 

Course Details:    

Topics will include:

· EMS Operations

· Medical Emergencies

· Multi-System Trauma

· Airway Management

· Patient Assessment

· Obstetrical Emergencies

· Endocrine Illnesses/Conditions

· Cardiac and Respiratory    Issues

· Special Consideration Patients including Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Others.

Price:$10.00/credit hr.  

AHA Core Instructor & CPR Instructor Course

Course description:  This course provides the participants the instruction required to teach the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) classes, including AED and First Aid training.  Our sanctioned course presents the best instructional techniques for all learner types and experiences.  This class will cover all of the fundamental participants need to present a successful CPR/First Aid class.  This course is also a prerequisite for all new AHA instructor candidates and for current instructors adding another discipline to their teaching credentials.  Anyone who wants to become an AHA instructor should take this course.

Time offered:  8:00a-5:00p Day 1

         8:00a-12:00p Day 2

Dates:   None currently scheduled

Course Details:                    Price:  $225.00

Textbooks, lunch, and refreshments are provided with this course.

Important Information: Candidates must visit our website and review course specifics including the prerequisites, course agenda, credentialing requirements and expectations at course completion.

EMS Refresher Courses

EMT-Basic

Course description: This class exceeds the State and National Registry requirements for an official EMT refresher class.  Note:  This refresher course is a competency based program. EMTs who successfully complete this course must demonstrate competency over the knowledge and skills outlined in this official DOT refresher education program.  We also have  scheduled a series of evaluations to ensure participants’ success at EMS work and National Registry testing.

Time offered: 8:00a-5:00p

Dates:  None currently scheduled

Course Details:                    Price:  $390.00

· 36 hour program

· Includes advanced lectures and discussions, hands on practicing and testing.

· This course permits licensed participants to test for National Registry or renew their Michigan license.

Important Information: Candidates must visit our website and review course specifics including the prerequisites, course agenda, credentialing requirements and expectations at course completion.

Paramedic

Course description: This class exceeds the State and National Registry requirements for an official EMT-Paramedic refresher class.  Note:  This refresher course is a competency based program. EMT-P’s who successfully complete this course must demonstrate competency over the knowledge and skills outlined in this official DOT refresher education program.  We also have scheduled a series of evaluations to ensure participants success at EMS work and National Registry testing.

Time offered: 8:00a-5:00p

Dates:    None currently scheduled             

Course Details:                    Price:  $590.00

· 54 hour program

· Includes advanced lectures and discussions, hands on practicing and testing.

· This course permits licensed participants to test for National Registry or renew their Michigan license.

Important Information: Candidates must visit our website and review course specifics including the prerequisites, course agenda, credentialing requirements and expectations at course completion. 

 Other solutions upon request

Guest Instruction and Tutoring

Our group has resources that may help your program by presenting specialty topics to your faculty or offering guest lecturers to your students.  Our experts are available for short or long-term commitments depending on the project. 

 Practical Instructor Workshop

This half-day or all-day program is designed to provide your practical lab instructors with a beginning foundation in some of the principles and methods of education and training.  Topics include: Understanding and Using Bloom’s Taxonomy, Following a Lesson Plan, Providing Practical Skills Instruction, Understanding and Incorporating Individual Learning Styles, Evaluating Student Practical Performances, Facilitation Techniques and Providing Constructive Feedback, and Keeping the Class Focused and Motivated. 

General Policies and Procedures

Registration Policy:  Enrollment is limited and seats are reserved on a first come, first pay basis.  Early    enrollment is advised.  Specific pre-course material and an agenda are mailed out 2-3 weeks prior to the course.  Be sure to send in a completed registration form, with payment, and copies of applicable certification if indicated.  Registration deadlines are typically 2 weeks prior to course start date and late registration fees may apply.

Student Cancellation Policy:  Cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to a course will result in no refund.  This includes “NO SHOWS.”

Course Cancellation:  As a practice, our group does not cancel courses for any reasons.  This includes poor weather, low attendance and illness.  We believe that classes should be delivered when promised to our clients.  We do however reserve the right to cancel a session when extremely unsafe conditions exist or there is very low enrollment a month in advance.  Students enrolled in a cancelled class may roll into another class or receive a full refund.