Archive for April, 2009

Heat Related Emergencies, Allergic Reactions – Pediatric Emergencies

Heat Related Emergencies & Allergic Reactions
Part 1 of the Sizzling into Summer seminars. This lecture will focus on heat related emergencies and allergic reactions. The course is lead by Leslie Myers, NYS AEMT-P / CIC. This Class is open to all EMS providers. Please register by calling Erin in the office at 853-2118.

CME Hours = 2
Course Date: May 3, 2009
Time: 18:30 – 20:30

Location: COCVAC HQ

Pediatric Emergencies
Part 2 of the Sizzling into Summer seminars. This lecture will focus on pediatric emergencies. The course is lead by Leslie Myers, NYS AEMT-P / CIC. This Class is open to all EMS providers. Please register by calling Erin in the office at 853-2118.

CME Hours = 2
Course Date: June 10, 2009
Time: 18:30 – 20:30

Location: COCVAC HQ

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Violence and Safety Awareness for the EMS Provider

This 2.5 hour course focuses on our ever changing environment and the need for improved safety awareness. The course is lead by Sgt. Bob Philo of the NHPD and Mike Talento, NR/AEMT-P. This Class is open to all EMS providers. Please register by Monday April 20, 2009 by calling Erin in the office at 853-2118.

CME Hours = 2.5
Course Date: April 22, 2009
Time: 18:30 – 21:00

Location: COCVAC HQ

Class Schedule Updated

A Paramedic Refresher Only class has been added to the CFR, EMT & AEMT Class Schedule.  Joe Taylor will be teaching this class at the EMS Training Center starting on August 3rd.

REMSCO Meeting Video

Midstate REMAC Protocol Update Dates

The 2009 Protocols will go into effect on July 1st and all ALS Providers are required to attend one Protocol Roll-out to practice at the ALS level in the Midstate Region.  The Roll-outs will be offered on the following dates and locations:

  • Tuesday, May 12th   Charlton Hall, Morrisville College   6:30PM
  • Monday, May 18th   Room CC-288, HCCC   6:30PM
  • Saturday, June 6th   EMS Training Center, Utica   9:00AM
  • Sunday, June 14th   Chittenango Fire Dept.   1:00PM
  • Wednesday, June 24th   Poland Fire Dept.   7:00PM
  • Thursday, June 25th   Lake Delta Fire Dept.   6:30PM
  • Saturday, June 27th   EMS Training Center, Utica   8:00AM
  • Saturday, June 27th   EMS Training Center, Utica 1:00PM

Please register on the website under Education or call Linda at 624-4539.

EMS Awards Banquet

Tickets for the annual EMS banquet being held on  May 8th are now available. The cost will be $12 before April 30 then $14 after that. Tickets may be purchased at Resource, the EMS office or by mail. Send a check made out to Midstate EMS along with a SASE to Midstate EMS 2521 Sunset Ave Utica NY 13502. Any questions give us a call 738-8351 While you are thinking about the Banquet don’t forget to send us those award nominations (see link on this site)