Ogeechee Technical College
2015 INSTRUCTOR UPDATE
Remember to refer to the Ogeechee
Tech Training Center Policy Manual
and the PAM for guidance on policies
and procedures.
COMMUNICATION
• The Training Center utilizes email to provide
timely communication on information,
bulletins, updates, & reminders
• Be sure to check the Instructor Network on a
regular basis for information, updates, and
bulletins.
INSTRUCTORS – REMEMBER!
• Must align with only ONE Training Center
• Must register on the Instructor Network
• Notify TC of change in contact information
AHA Training Bulletins
• Remember to utilize the course “challenge”
option for seasoned professionals. Refer to
the AHA Training Memo for details.
• The BLS for Prehospital Providers Course is
available. Course can be taught by a BLS
instructor. It is strongly recommended that
the instructor is a part of the EMS System or
familiar with local protocols.
2015 ECC Guidelines
• Will be released on October 15, 2015
• Updated training materials will be released in
phases, starting January/February 2016
• Instructors will be required to complete an
update regarding the new guidelines. More
information to come.
COURSE ROSTERS
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MUST be filled out completely and accurately
Roster must match course being conducted
Be sure to use the most current roster – dated March 2013
Type or print legibly
– Block lettering preferred
• Must include instructor name & Instructor ID number of
instructor who taught the course
• Submitted within 10 business days of course completion
• Instructor is to maintain tests, skills sheets, and evals –
please do not send with roster
COURSE COMPLETION CARDS
• Successfully meet course completion
requirements
• Valid for 2 years from course completion date
• Issued for correctly completed rosters
• Issued within 5-7 business days from receipt of
roster
• Payment by check, cash, money order, credit card
or invoice
EQUIPMENT
• Available for rent
• Should be reserved 15-20 days prior to course
to ensure it is available
• Must be returned in condition received
• Must be returned decontaminated
• Inform TC if equipment missing, broken, or
needs replaced.
COURSE CARD FEES
Course
Card
Reprint
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$7.00
$7.00
$12.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$15.00
$10.00
Heartsaver Provider
Healthcare Provider
ACLS/PALS Provider
Instructor Cards
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FEES
Equipment
Fee
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$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$ 5.00
$ 5.00
Adult Actar D-Fib Manikins (10 per bag)
Adult Rescue Anne Manikin
Child Rescue Anne Manikin
Infant Actar D-Fib Manikins (10 per bag)
Baby Anne Manikins (4 per bag)
First Aid Bag
Automated External Defibrillator
DVD
TRAINING CENTER FACULTY OVERVIEW
• Assist with Quality Assurance
• Status NOT transferable
• Criteria & Responsibilities
– Active Instructor for 2+ years
– Participate in TCF Orientation & AHA Regional updates
– Conduct Instructor Courses
– Conduct updates when necessary
– Monitor instructors
– Conduct course reviews
– Mentor instructors
– Act as a resource
• If you are interested in becoming a faculty member, please contact
Kathleen at 912-486-7409 or email kkosmoski@ogeecheetech.edu
TRAINING CENTER CONTACT INFO
• Mandy Broadwell has joined the Training
Center and is your main point-of-contact for
all things AHA.
– Phone: 912-871-1138
• Please remember to use the Training Center
email for communication purposes:
– americanheart@ogeecheetech.edu
NOW AVAILABLE
• The Training Center is now offering the online
learning courses for BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
COMING SOON
• e-Cards – watch for details!
REMEMBER YOUR RESOURCES
• AHA Program Administration Manual (PAM)
• AHA Website
• Instructor Network
– Training Bulletins
• OTC Training Center
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Policy Manual
Coordinator
Emails
Newsletters
FOR 2015 REAUTHORIZATION
• For each discipline authorized to teach
– Must have taught at least 4 classes from July 2013
through June 2015.
• Class could have been an initial, recertification, skills
check-off, challenge, or as an assistant.
– Proof of skills proficiency in discipline
THE END!!!!
• Now that you have completed the 2015 update, please submit the
following to the Training Center:
– Data Sheet
– 2015 Update Verification Form
– Proof of proficiency in discipline seeking instructor reauthorization.
• Copy of current Provider Card or
• Have another authorized instructor complete a skills proficiency form available on
the Instructor Network
– $10 per instructor card. Payable by Visa, MasterCard, Check or Money
Order. Please make check payable to Ogeechee Technical College.
• You can submit via:
– Email to americanheart@ogeecheetech.edu
– Fax to 866-697-4744
– Mail to:
Ogeechee Technical College
American Heart Training Center
1 Joe Kennedy Blvd
Statesboro, GA 30458