SEOEMS COURSES:

Ohio Department of Public Safety Accredited Programs :
These programs meet the objectives of the National Course Curriculum for each level of emergency responder, as well as Ohio criteria. Following successful completion of any of these programs the individual is prepared to take the National Registry Examination for state certification to practice under medical direction at the respective level, as prescribed by the Ohio Revised Code:

First Responder - this 40-hour program prepares individuals for initial response to emergency situations prior to the arrival of an ambulance, and is primarily designed for fire and police personnel, but is not restricted to these groups.

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - this 130-hour program prepares individuals for entry-level ambulance response, and is the minimum certification level which one must have in order to staff an ambulance in the state of Ohio. This program encompasses 120 hours of classroom, lab, and testing, as well as a minimum of 10 hours clinical experience on the emergency vehicle.

Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate - this 130-hour program includes advanced assessment techniques and training in the treatment of shock, including intravenous fluid administration and interpretation of simple cardiac rhythms, as well as administration of certain medications.

SEOEMS DISTRICT / UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE-Paramedic Training Program - this 720-hour program admits participants who are already minimally certified as EMT-Basic in the State of Ohio and provides training in the most advanced pre-hospital techniques, including specialized airway management, emergency drug therapies, intensive cardiac rhythm interpretation, and other skills. It combines classroom, lab, hospital clinical, and vehicle apprenticeship hours. This program complies with the new curriculum.

Specialty Courses:
SEOEMS is an American Heart Association Training Site:

Basic Cardiac Life Support Courses - these include several AHA curriculum courses in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation including:

Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid - This course targets all lay rescuers, such as school children, family members of patients at risk for sudden cardiac death, and other laypersons who want to learn rescue skills for loved ones. The course teaches rescuers skills in CPR and relief of airway obstruction. Three separate programs exist for: A. Adult CPR B. Infant and Child CPR C. CPR for All Ages

BLS for the Healthcare Proovider - This course teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device, and oxygen) and relief of foreign body airway obstruction. It is intended for participants who work in a healthcare setting and those who are required to take a healthcare provider course for employment. A course completion card is issued for all participants in a BLS for Healthcare Provider course who successfully complete the written examination and skill demonstration.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - This two day course trains healthcare providers in advanced methods of cardiac care, stroke care and 12 lead EKG. It features lectures and "hands on" skill stations designed to enhance cardiac care.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course (PALS) - this two-day course trains healthcare personnel in advanced methods of life support for the pediatric population. It features lectures and "hands on" skill stations designed to enhance emergency care procedures for children.

American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP):
Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)- this two-day course utilizes lecture material, demonstrations, and skill stations to teach the latest information and methods of dealing with victims of trauma. The course is offered at both the Basic and Advanced levels.

APCO Communications Courses: courses leading to certification as a telecommunicator and emergency medical dispatcher are offered by the SEOEMS Communications Department in conjunction with the training department.

Other Continuing Education Courses:
The SEOEMS Training Center offers assorted continuing education courses throughout the year to assist EMS personnel with completing state and national requirements for recertification. While primarily offered for employees, these courses are also open to non-employees for a small per-hour fee. An annual calendar of these classes is published every January and can be viewed on the web by clicking the training calendar link.

Public Education:
Pediatric Safety Program featuring "Bee Safe" - our bigger-than-life bumble bee, recovering from an antenna injury suffered through failure to watch where he was flying, is available to schools, youth groups, and community parades and gatherings to teach child safety. This award-winning program was developed by SEOEMS personnel to develop meaningful interaction with children on a variety of safety and injury-prevention issues.

Speakers' Bureau - SEOEMS can provide speakers on a variety of subjects involving emergency medical response, as well as squad and equipment demonstrations for civic and youth groups. Programs can be tailored to meet the needs of any audience.