Comprehensive Programs

Core 13 EMT Refresher (24)
ETC provides EMT Refresher training that is informative and interesting.  Many Core 13s simply re-hash the EMT book.  We attempt to provide additional information so if the student has to be there, at least they learn something.  We include several hours of practical stations using equipment we bring to your station.  Instruction is by EMT Instructors and/or paramedics. 

EMS Officer I (24)
Emergency Training and Consulting has developed a comprehensive training program for EMS Officers at the Field Supervisor level.  This program is based on key concepts from Fire Officer I and other leadership programs, and designed to provide a broad base of knowledge to the new EMS leader.  Instructors are proven leaders in EMS and the Fire Service, with many years of experience in managing volunteer, combination, private, non-profit and fire based systems.  It is important to understand that this program will review concepts for EMS systems across the country, paid and volunteer.  Not all concepts will apply to your current agency.

24 Elective CEUs.

Module 1: Introduction (History of EMS, Components of an EMS System)
Module 2: Leadership (Roles and responsibilities of an EMS Officer, Qualities of an effective Leader)
Module 3: Quality and Operations (Quality Improvement, Conflict Management, Daily Operations)
Module 4: Legal Issues in EMS (EMTALA, HIPPA, FLSA)
Module 5: The Future of EMS (EMS Literature and Research, Current Controversies in EMS)
Module 6: Training and Safety (OSHA, PEOSH, Infectious Control, Incident Investigation)
Module 7: Incident Management (Review of ICS, Emergency Management, Incident Preplanning)
Module 8: Public Information, Education and Relations

EMS Officer II
This program will continue EMS Officer I, and will include topics such as diversity, grants, recruitment and retention, EMS billing and more.  Targeted for the Chief Officer.  Although not all topics will pertain to every organization, many younger officers will work or volunteer for a variety of departments in their lifetime.

Geriatric Training for EMS (GEMS) (8)
The proportion of the aged in society today is greater than ever before, and growing faster than any other segment of our population. Current indications are that approximately 34% of calls for emergency medical services, or 3.4 million emergency responses involve patients over the age of 60. GEMS represents the most credible and complete source of prehospital medical information for older adults.
For more information, visit the GEMS website: www.gemssite.com

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) (8)
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) represents a complete source of prehospital medical information for the emergent care of infants and children. Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, PEPP is an exciting curriculum designed specifically to teach prehospital professionals how to better assess and manage ill or injured children. This 8 hour class is for BLS member on pediatric emergencies.
Visit the PEPP website for more information: www.peppsite.com

BTLS: Basic Trauma Life Support (16)
This 2 day, 16 CEU program is one of the 2 major trauma continuing education programs available to EMS providers.  ETC can offer this program at your station with a minimum of only 12 students.  In addition, ETC separates the basic and advanced providers so EMT's can obtain maximum benefit and not just look to the ALS providers.  We will be offering BTLS-Pediatric, BTLS Refreshers, and one to two ALS-only programs per year as well.

BDLS: Basic Disaster Life Support (8)
BDLS is an 8 hour course that covers a variety of topics including the disaster paradigm, natural and manmade disasters, traumatic and explosive events, nuclear and radiological weapon attacks, chem-bio events, the public health system, and psychological aspects of disasters.  It is designed for all providers of emergency care from EMT and firfighter to the physician and nurse.  CEU credit has also been awarded to physicians.  Find out more at www.bdls.com