• Created to instruct providers in hemodynamic monitoring, advanced airway techniques, 12 lead EKG interpretation and diagnostic studies.
• Teaches the skills, communication and documentation needed to be a successful member of the transport team. 
• Designed specifically for working paramedics with a minimum of three years of experience and RNs with two or more years experience in critical care (ICU/ER).
• The course also is designed to be excellent preparation for the National Flight Paramedic Exam. The National Flight Paramedic Exam will be offered at the end of the course at an additional cost for those interested.

Clinical time will be individually scheduled in the ICU and OR.  

• Participants must be current in CPR, ACLS, PALS or PEPP (current cards required).
• Immunization records are mandatory and include
  
  • Chickenpox -- a verbal history with an estimated year,
  • Hepatitis B -- proof of three Hepatitis B vaccines or a positive titer,
  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella -- proof of two MMR vaccinations or a positive titer
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test (PPD) required within the past twelve months, and a current drug test (cost included in course fee) will be required.

The course begins each Fall semester and runs each Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon throughout the entire 14 week semester.  This course was developed at the request of the Utah Bureau of EMS for consideration of a state certification in specialty care transport. 

To be eligible to enroll, paramedics must have a minimum of three years of "street" experience or two years with a letter of recommendation by the agency medical director. RNs must have two years experience in an active emergency or critical care setting.

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