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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
·Mary Kathryn Allen, EMT-I
TRAINING SPECIALIST
·Linda G. Johnson, NREMT-P
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
·Diana "Cookie" Conrad, EMT-C
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
·Donna Evatt, EMT-ST
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2205 Fontaine Avenue, Suite 302
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
(434) 295-6146 Office
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BLS SKILLS DRILL REQUIREMENTS
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To assure standards remain consistent and care provided is effective and of the highest quality, the Operational Medical Directors for the Thomas Jefferson EMS Council require one mandatory skills drill be completed by all BLS EMS personnel operating in the region. The following list those procedures regarding the skills drill:
The mandatory skills drill will be held in March/April of each year.
All EMS certified BLS personnel, affiliated with a licensed EMS agency in
the region are required to attend the mandatory skills drill.
EMS personnel successfully completing a state test (written and 3 practical
stations) in the months of March and/or April are exempt from the skills drill
for the calendar year. Written notification to the TJEMS office, attention
Training Specialist, must be completed by June 1 to qualify for the afore-
mentioned exemption.
BLS providers not able to attend a scheduled skills drill in their own community
may attend any other skills drill within the region with prior permission from the
TJEMS office. Registration is available by phone.
BLS providers unable to attend a scheduled skills drill must make arrangements
in advance with the TJEMS staff to schedule a skills session at the TJEMS
office. Reasons acceptable for rescheduling include occupational and personal
conflicts. Such requests are to be forwarded in writing to the Training Specialist.
BLS providers who do not successfully complete the various stations within the
skills drill will have their privileges temporarily suspended until such time
remedial training can be completed. The affected provider and their agency
will be notified in writing by June 1 of each year.
The Operational Medical Director determines and approves any remedial
training.
BLS providers who miss two (2) consecutive mandatory skills drills automatically
have their privileges-to-practice suspended until such time remediation has been
completed as directed by the Operational Medical Director. The Operational
Medical Director or their designee may complete remediation.
Failure to attend mandatory skills drills will nullify any waiver from written
recertification testing. In addition, the BLS provider in question will be required
to successfully complete practical skills evaluation.
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ALS SKILLS DRILL REQUIREMENTS
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To assure standards remain consistent and care provided is effective and of the highest quality, the UVa Prehospital Coordinators, on behalf of the Operational Medical Directors for the Thomas Jefferson EMS Council require the following skills drills for all regional ALS providers:
The mandatory skills drills will be held in September/March of each
year. The March Program is the annual "Mega Code" drill requiring all
regional Cardiac, Intermediate and Paramedics to attend.
ALS providers who fail to complete their skill drill (September) or "Mega
Code" (March), and/or the required number of successful IV starts, will
have their privileges to practice as an ALS provider suspended until
remediation is completed with the UVa Prehospital Coordinator(s) or their
designee. The suspension of privileges becomes effective at the end of
the affected month.
New Shock-Trauma Technicians (Enhanced) are required to start six (6)
successful IV's per quarter in their first year as an ALS provider. Beginning
the second year, ALS providers must document two (2) successful IV's
within a six (6) month period (verified during quality assurance review).
An ALS provider cannot be inactive for more than ninety (90) consecutive
days within any twelve (12) month period. Individuals who are inactive for
more than 90 days must file for a special review with the UVa Prehospital
Coordinator(s) and the agency Operational Medical Director.
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