This course supplies the student with various modules covering Emergency Medical topics in order to maintain current certification of the First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician. This course follows both Whatcom County and Washington State guidelines for OTEP programs. This course meets the OTEP requirements for First Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians, as well as updates current Healthcare Provider CPR cardholders. Adult, Child and Infant CPR, FBOA, airway management, use of barriers and O2 therapy techniques will be covered. This course is for First Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians on the use and application of Automatic External Defibrillators.
Course includes lecture, practical and written test to current protocol.
This course is for current Emergency Medical Technicians, and teaches the use of the Combitube per Whatcom County protocols. This course is for Emergency Medical Technicians who are currently trained in the use of the combitube, and needing to maintain their skills proficiency through a quarterly recertification. Course is Washington State curriculum guidelines as directed by the Department of Health and local protocols, per the direction of the county medical program director. This course is recommended, but not required to be taken prior to Emergency Medical Technician. You must be an EMT or Paramedic to be approved as a BLS Evaluator.