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Reciprocity Orientation

Reciprocity Orientation. Presented by Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Overview. Why Reciprocity? What’s the difference between my training and Utah’s? Reciprocity Procedures in Utah Documentation Testing Process. Reciprocity Procedures in Utah.

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Reciprocity Orientation

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  1. Reciprocity Orientation Presented by Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

  2. Overview • Why Reciprocity? • What’s the difference between my training and Utah’s? • Reciprocity Procedures in Utah • Documentation • Testing Process

  3. Reciprocity Procedures in Utah Two simple parts for reciprocity in Utah: Documentation Testing

  4. Documentation • Application

  5. http://health.utah.gov/ems/certif/application.pdf

  6. Documentation • Application • Picture

  7. Picture • Email your picture: gmcclellan@utah.gov • JPEG Format • Have your picture taken in our office • Bring in a photo

  8. Documentation • Application • Picture • BCI Fingerprints (2 sets)

  9. Documentation • Application • Picture • Fingerprints (2 sets) • Current certification- State or National Registry If National Registry include the name of the training institution and contact info.

  10. If you are a National Registry EMT please include the training institution you attended on your application

  11. Documentation • Application • Picture • Fingerprints (2 sets) • Current certification- State or National Registry • Declaration of Understanding

  12. Documentation • Application • Picture • Fingerprints (2 sets) • Current certification- State or National Registry • Declaration of Understanding • CPR certification or ACLS/PALS

  13. Current CPR Certification • American Heart Association • American Red Cross • National Safety Council • American Safety and Health Institute • Any training that meets the 2005 AHA guidelines.

  14. Documentation • Application • Picture • Fingerprints (2 sets) • Current certification- State or National Registry • Declaration of Understanding • CPR certification or ACLS/PALS • 25 hours of CME in past year

  15. Documentation • Application • Picture • Fingerprints (2 sets) • Current certification- State or National Registry • Declaration of Understanding • CPR certification or ACLS/PALS • 25 hours of CME in past year • TB test within the last year

  16. Documentation • Application • Picture • Fingerprints (2 sets) • Current certification- State or National Registry • Declaration of Understanding • CPR certification or ACLS/PALS • 25 hours of CME in past year • TB test within the last year • Copy of Drivers License, Visa, Passport

  17. Payment of fees

  18. Fee Schedule: EMT-B, I, IA, Paramedic Processing Fee $ 30.00 $ 30.00 BCI / Fingerprints $ 50.00 $50.00 Practical Test $80.00 $200.00 Written Test$ 20.00 N/A $180.00 $280.00

  19. What’s the difference? • EMT-B • EMT-I • EMT-IA • Paramedic

  20. Utah EMT-Basic • Airway Adjuncts • Medical Control • Administration Routes: • Oral • Sublingual • Intramuscular (IM) • By inhalation • Medications: • Epinephrine (Epi) • Nitroglycerin • Baby Aspirin • Prescribed Inhaler • Activated Charcoal • Oral Glucose

  21. Utah EMT-Intermediate • Medications: • Epi 1:1,000 • Epi 1:10,000 • Lidocaine • Morphine • Narcan • Albuterol • D50 • Intubation • IV Access • IO Access • Administration Routes: • Intravenous (IV) • Intraosseous (IO) • IM • Endotracheal tube (ET)

  22. Utah Intermediate Advanced • All invasive procedures as outlined in the DOT- National Standard Curriculum (NSC) EMT-I 99 • All Medications as outlined in the DOT-NSC EMT-I 99

  23. Utah Paramedic • All invasive procedures outlined in the DOT – NSC Paramedic 98 • All medications outlined in the DOT – NSC Paramedic 98

  24. Testing Process • Written Exam • Practical Exam

  25. WRITTEN EXAM

  26. Written Exam EMT-Basic 100 Questions 2 hours EMT-I 154 Questions 3 hours EMT-IA 175 Questions 3½ hours Paramedic National Registry EMD 40 Questions 1 hour Don’t Stress out!

  27. Paramedic • If you have taken the National Registry test since 2007 you do not need to take a written test. • If not, you will need to take the National Registry test.

  28. Written Exam • Computer based exam • NOT designed to trick you • Before scheduling, all FEES must be paid! • Based on DOT-National Standard Curriculum objectives

  29. To Obtain a Copy of the NSC: • Our website http://health.utah.gov/ems/training/ (hot-linked to NHTSA’s website) • NHTSA’s website: www.ems.gov • Objectives listed at the front or end of each chapter in your textbook.

  30. Scheduling your Written Exam • Call (801) 273-6666 • Secretary will assist you in finding a time and place that is acceptable

  31. Locations for EMT testing : • Salt Lake City: BEMS office • Orem: UVSC • Additional fees $15 Paramedic, $8 EMT-B, EMT-I EMT-IA • St. George: Dixie State • Additional $12 for all levels • Moab: USU Center • Ephraim: Snow College • Additional $10 for all levels • Price: CEU • Roosevelt: USU Center • Layton: WSU Davis Campus • Additional $20 for all levels • Logan: Bridgerland ATC

  32. More Information: • Confirmation letter with directions will be mailed • Be sure to bring confirmation letter and ID when testing • Three attempts to pass • Immediate results after test is completed • Pass or Fail • Letter identifying sections where questions were missed • 120 days to complete testing process

  33. PRACTICAL TEST

  34. Practical Test • Use TTG’s as a reference. http://health.utah.gov/ems/training/emt-b_ttg.pdf • Perform all skills • 2 Testers -- one is your patient -- the other is documenting • Helpful to VERBALIZE EVERYTHING • Do not substitute for actual performance • Candidate may ask questions to clarify • Equipment will be provided

  35. Registration for Practical Test • Call (801) 273-6666 • Secretary will assist you in scheduling • Administered twice a month on Saturday mornings • Bring identification with you to the test

  36. Rescheduling: If you need to postpone your test: • 48 hours in advance • Test teams are assigned based on number testing • If you do not show up, you will have to pay re-test fee to reschedule

  37. EMT-Basic & EMT-I Practical:Two Parts • 1 Trauma scenario – 9 minutes • 1 Medical Scenarios – 9 minutes

  38. Retesting: If you do not pass the practical test: • You have two more opportunities to pass • Only retest on portion that was not passed • Retest may not be the same, as selection is random!

  39. EMT-IA Practical: Two of the following Three • Mega-Code • Trauma Code • Pediatric Code

  40. Paramedic Practical:Three Parts • Mega-Code • Trauma Code • Pediatric Code

  41. REMEMBER: Contact Medical Control before administering medications or performing invasive procedures! (Utah has no Statewide standing orders)

  42. Some Statistics on Reciprocities: • 44.5% passed practical first time • 71.3% passed on practical retest Based on the total number of failures: • 33.2% Did not pass based on Initial Assessment performance • 29.1% Did not pass based on medication administration • 16.3% Did not pass based on Focused History performance

  43. Additional Information • Must complete all documents and testing within 120 days • All fees are non-refundable • Certification is for four years

  44. Studying the NSC Objectives with your textbook + Teaching and Testing Guidelines= Success on the test!

  45. Checklist • Power Point General Information: health.utah.gov/ems/certif Paper work questions: Gay Brogdon, 801-273-6603 Testing questions:Jim Hansen, 801-273-6628 National Registry testing: Dennis Bang, 801-273-6630

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