Utah EMS Education Update

March 2020

In This Issue

In This Issue

In this issue, you have the chance to provide your input on the latest draft of the National EMS Education Standards, new state protocol guidelines released, NREMT pass rates. Check out the new material in PEPP! And see the upcoming training's coming your way.

In This Issue
2020 EMS Protocol Guidelines Published

2020 EMS Protocol Guidelines Published

The Utah Protocol Guidelines workgroup has completed the 2020 updates. The bureau would like to thank the workgroup for the countless hours they put into researching, meeting, and updating the guidelines. We are truly humbled by their compassion, dedication, and willingness to advance EMS in Utah. Below is a list of the workgroup members we would like to recognize.


Erik Andersen, Paramedic

Mark Bair, MD, RPh, FACEP

Sarah Becker, MD

Jason Cook, NRP, CCP-C

Brett Cross, MPA, NRP, FP-C

Tia Dickson, RN, BSN

Mark Herrera, NRP, FP-C

Hilary Hewes, MD

Brian Kasavana, NRP, FP-C

April Larsen, RN

Jack Meersman, BS, NRP, CACO

Greg Nelsen, PharmD

Hill Stoecklein, MD

Peter Taillac, MD

Scott Youngquist, MD

Click here to access the PDF version. If you are an agency that would like the Microsoft Word version, please contact Mark Herrera, markherrera@utah.gov. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions or input for the documents.

https://bemsp.utah.gov/operations-and-response/ems-operations/medical-directionems-protocol-guidelines/

2020 EMS Protocol Guidelines Published

National EMS Education Standards

Provide your input on the latest draft of the National EMS Education Standards


The second draft of proposed revisions to the National EMS Education Standards is now available for public comment. Members of the EMS community and the public are invited to review the document and provide feedback to the team leading the effort by Tuesday, March 17, using this online form.


The revision of the National EMS Education Standards is being led by a team of experienced EMS professionals convened by the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) with support from the NHTSA Office of EMS and the HRSA EMS for Children program. The team has engaged with stakeholders across EMS and healthcare to create this second draft of the standards, and a final publication of the revised National EMS Education Standards is anticipated by late 2020. The revision effort follows on the heels of last year's publication of an updated National EMS Scope of Practice Model.


Please contact the project team with questions or additional input on this project at educationstandards@redflashgroup.com.

Statewide NREMT Pass Rates

We have ran reports from the NREMT site for the first time through all 6 attempts at the NREMT exam. Below are the reports for each program and the respective levels (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic). We are publishing this data for transparency and allow programs to see where they are. There are many reasons for the various pass rates. Some programs have very low student counts and the percentages may not be very representative. I would encourage each program and educator to review these reports and use them as a tool.


The bureau would like to publish this information on our website as public information for prospective students and others to reference.


NREMT EMT Pass Rate Report

NREMT AEMT Pass Rate Report

NREMT Paramedic Pass Rate Report


Please don't hesitate to reach out to Mark or Dan if you have any questions about this report. Mark Herrera markherrera@utah.gov, Dan Camp dcamp@utah.gov

EMS for Children - Annual Survey is Open Now!

EMS for Children - Annual Survey is Open Now!

Hello, my name is Brianne Glenn and I am with the Utah Emergency Services for Children (EMSC) Program. I am asking for your help with an important nationwide quality improvement effort regarding care of pediatric patients. In order for us to best support EMS agencies, we are asking agencies to complete a brief questionnaire so that we can learn more about your agency’s efforts to be prepared to care for ill or injured children.


Click here to take the survey!


The questionnaire should only take 5-10 minutes to complete. Your time and honest response is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact me at brianneglenn@utah.gov.

EMS for Children - Annual Survey is Open Now!
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the PEPP program is coming out with new material! An all-new Fourth Edition of Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) will be available soon!


Check out free sample content or pre-order your copy today: https://hubs.ly/H0mQGRV0. If you have any questions on the new Fourth Edition materials please email pepp@aap.org. Continue to watch www.peppsite.com for additional information.

Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)
Zero Fatalities Safety Summit

Zero Fatalities Safety Summit


APRIL 1-2, 2020 AT THE DAVIS CONFERENCE CENTER IN LAYTON, UTAH


You are invited to attend the 2020 Zero Fatalities Safety Summit, April 1-2 (with pre-conference March 31) in Layton, Utah. The Summit is an opportunity for safety advocates to come together and exchange new ideas about how we can improve safety in our community. Learn what others are doing and share what you are doing in your role as a safety advocate.


REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Zero Fatalities Safety Summit
Do You Want to Help Train New EMS Instructors!?

Do You Want to Help Train New EMS Instructors!?

The bureau is looking to create a cadre of instructors to help deliver the new EMS Instructor and Course Coordinator Courses. Apply here! If the hyperlink doesn't work copy and paste into your web browser.


https://forms.gle/B6Vn1C1hnTKaw7cN9

Do You Want to Help Train New EMS Instructors!?
Save the Date!

Save the Date!

2020 UAEMT CONVENTION

May 7th-9th, 2020
Red Lion Hotel, St. George, Utah

Registration is open!

We hope you will join us for this year's Utah Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Annual Convention in St. George, May 7th-9th, 2020. The convention will feature Classic AIR training, a UAEMT business meeting, mass casualty exercise & skills competition, awards, elections, and much more!

Get complete details, register online, and view a schedule of events on our registration page here.

Save the Date!
Teleflex Education Opportunity!

Teleflex Education Opportunity!

Teleflex is hosting a series of Virtual Learning Education events on key topics related to intraosseous access. These events are live, interactive presentations where you can see and talk to the presenter. View and register for events – here.


Contact Info:

scot.opfer@teleflex.com

EZ-IO Customer Service: 1-866-479-8500

Teleflex Education Opportunity!

New Training Officer Course

Wednesday, April 15th, 10am-12pm

This is an online event.

This Course is for New Training officers and will be a webinar course.


Go to emslicense.utah.gov and login to your account,

  1. Select Training from the left navigation. Use the Course number/name search to find and register for the course you need to complete for your certification. The course number for this session is TO2019289.
  2. After you have successfully registered for the training course then select Applications from the left navigation. Select the Training Officer application.

EMS Instructor Update Seminar

Friday, Aug. 21st, 8am-6pm

9750 South 300 West

Sandy, UT

This course is for EMS instructors to renew their EMS Instructor Endorsement. The course will be held at the Salt Lake Community College, Miller Campus 9750 South 300 West Sandy Utah Building KGMC North Hall. Application, signed contract, and fees paid must be completed on or before August 17, 2020. If these are not completed, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed.


Go to emslicense.utah.gov and login to your account,

  1. Select Training from the left navigation. Use the Course number/name search to find and register for the course you need to complete for your certification. The course number for this session is IS2019290.
  2. After you have successfully registered for the training course then select Applications from the left navigation. Select the EMS Instructor application.
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Training Officer Update Seminar

Friday, Aug. 21st, 8am-6pm

9750 South 300 West

Sandy, UT

The course will be held at the Salt Lake Community College, Miller Campus 9750 South 300 West Sandy Utah Building KGMC North Hall. The start time begin right after the EMS Instructor update. If you are only attending the Training Officer update, you should arrive at least 1 hour before the scheduled start time. Application, signed contract, and fees paid must be completed on or before August 17, 2020. If these are not completed, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed.


Go to emslicense.utah.gov and login to your account,

  1. Select Training from the left navigation. Use the Course number/name search to find and register for the course you need to complete for your certification. The course number for this session is TO2019291 .
  2. After you have successfully registered for the training course then select Applications from the left navigation. Select the Training Officer application.
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Course Coordinator Update Seminar

Friday, Aug. 21st, 8am-6pm

9750 South 300 West

Sandy, UT

The course will be held at the Salt Lake Community College, Miller Campus 9750 South 300 West Sandy Utah Building KGMC North Hall. Training will begin after the Training Officer update. If you are only attending the Course Coordinator update, you should arrive at least 1 hour prior to the start time. Application, signed contract, and fees paid must be completed on or before August 17, 2020. If these are not completed, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed.


Go to emslicense.utah.gov and login to your account,

  1. Select Training from the left navigation. Use the Course number/name search to find and register for the course you need to complete for your certification. The course number for this session is CC2020296 .
  2. After you have successfully registered for the training course then select Applications from the left navigation. Select the Course Coordinator application.
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Bureau of EMS and Preparedness

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