• Prehospital Emergency Care (8th edition) text and workbook
• State of RI Prehospital Care Protocols and Standing Orders
• Practical Skills Objectives Sheets, as developed by RI EMS
• Practical Skills Laboratory Performance Sheet, as developed by RI EMS
• EMT Basic Patient Observation Forms
• Functional Job Description for an EMT
• ADA Policy and Certification of Eligibility Form
  

Laboratory days will concern the following practical skill stations:

• Basic airway management
• Patient assessment (medical and trauma)
• Traction splinting
• Kendrick Extrication Device (KED)
• Long spineboard
• Esophageal Obturator Airway (EOA)
• Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (PASG-MAST)
• CPR/AED

Policies

• Mandatory attendance at all class sessions is required. Valid medical excuses or other emergency reasons will be accepted for no more than 3 absences. Late arrivals or early departures are not be permitted. Violation of this policy may result in dismissal from the course.
• Active participation at practical skills sessions is required.
• The written quizzes and exams must be passed with a mean average of 70% or above, and proficiency must be demonstrated at each practical skill station.

Cost

• The cost for this course is $900.00
• A deposit of $100.00 is due with the application.
• The course fee covers the cost of the textbook and supplemental literature and necessary supplies.

Staff

Medical Director: Edward A. Wheeler Jr., MD

EMS Instructor-Coordinator: Christopher Harwood, EMT-C I/C

Program Coordinators: Mark Palla, EMT-P; Brendan McStay, EMT-C; Amy Sanderson, EMT-C