HCTC Company EMS Training
Instructor Guide
Title
Subject
Time Required
Materials Needed
References
Medication Familiarization
2 Hours
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Denver Metro Protocols
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Computer to take test
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Denver Metro Protocols
Subject Code #
HP Event Code 2233
Motivation:
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As EMS providers it is our responsibility to know our medications, their uses, doses, indications and contraindications.
Training Objectives:
 As a company, read and discuss the Denver Metro Protocols on the medications listed below. Discuss scenarios in which each medication would be used and the procedure that would be followed. Determine whether a call-in is required, recommended or not required.
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Using your current medication bag, identify and closely look at each of the medications listed below so each crew member is familiar with the labeling and packaging used.
 Print, sign and send the attached SFA CE sheet in for CE’s. All participants must physically sign the CE sheet; typed signatures will not be accepted.
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Finally, complete the attached test.
Overview:
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After reviewing the Denver Metro Protocols on the listed medications, looking at your medication bags and identifying each medication and taking the written test your should feel comfortable with each medications location, uses and routes of administration.

Summit Fire Authority Continuing Education Roster
Medications Denver Metro Protocol 7010:
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Adenosine
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Albuterol
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Amiodarone
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Ondansetron (Zofran)
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Aspirin (ASA)
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Atropine
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Benzodiazepines: Diazepam (Valium), Midazolam (Versed)
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Dextrose

Summit Fire Authority Continuing Education Roster
Step #1 - Complete all of the following boxes. All entries must be legible to be applied for CE.
Program Title:
Protocol and Medication Review
Agency:
Summit Fire Authority
Date:
January 2013
Instructor (s):
Phil Graham
Assistant Instructor:
Method of training: Self Study High Plains Code: 2233
Step #2 - Divide the lecture hours into all categories that apply for re-certification.
HR's
NREMT EMT-I/P
TOPIC
CO STATE TOPIC
NREMT BASIC
TOPIC
DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC
1
Elective Preparatory
EMS systems, roles & responsibilities, well being of EMT, medical/legal issues, ethics, human body, pathophysiology, pharmacology, baseline vital signs & history taking
Core Airway,
Breathing &
Cardiology
Ventilatory Support, Cardiovascular compromise, cardiac arrest & post resusticitaion care
Flex Airway,
Breathing &
Cardiology
Airway, Breathing
& Cardiology
Respiratory Distress, O2 delivery system, techniques to assure a patent airway, non-traumatic chest pain
Core Trauma
Trauma
Rapid Trauma Assessment, suspected spinal cord injury, open abdomen, head, chest, shock/hypoperfusion
Painful, swollen, deformed extremity, burns
Flex Trauma
Core OB/Peds
Flex OB/Peds
OB/Infants/Children
Infant or child with cardiac arrest, shock/hypoperfusion, respiratory distress, and trauma
Suspected abuse/neglect care, care of the newborn & OB patient before and following delivery, fever
Allergic reaction, near drowning, possible overdose
Core Medical
1
Flex Medical
Elective
Operational Tasks
Medical/Behavioral
Patient Assessment
Operational Tasks
Altered mental status, behavioral problems, seizure, diabetes, heat/cold emergencies, suspected communicable disease
Scene size-up, patient assessment, history taking, physical exam, clinical decision making, communications, & documentation
Using body mechanics when lifting, communicating with patients while providing care
Elective Elective
Ambulance operations, gaining access, extrication, hazardous materials, MCI, crime scene awareness & weapons of mass destruction, etc
2
TOTAL HOURS
I verify that the information contained on this CE Roster is accurate and correct.
Signature: Phil Graham Title: Captain/ Paramedic
Step #5 - EMS Chief Office Approval
Reviewed by: Signature: Date:

Summit Fire Authority Continuing Education Roster
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ALL attendees are to print their entire name, sign their name and enter their tracking number to receive CE credit.
Individuals with incomplete or inaccurate information may not receive credit.
PLEASE PRINT CLEAR & LEGIBLE
Print Name Signature
Tracking number
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