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EMT Traditional Refresher Class A | |||
The EMT-B Core requirements outlined in N.J.A.C. 8:40A were designed to meet the needs of several distinct populations:
OPTION 1: This more traditional program is comprised of three (3) distinct classes (EMT Transition Refresher Class A, Class B and Class C), each a minimum of eight (8) hours in length. The three (3) components can be taken separately and in any order. Each is an instructor-led class with competency verification in the form of a written and/or psychomotor examination. All three (3) classes must be successfully completed prior to the expiration date of the EMT certification. The classes are designed to review the skills, knowledge and critical thinking needed to provide optimum prehospital patient care and provide any updates to scope of practice, clinical treatment protocols related to the provision of basic life support prehospital care in NJ. Attendance and successful completion of all three (3) Classes A, B and C, fulfill the ``Core`` component of the requirements outlined in N.J.A.C. 8:40A. This option is best suited for:
OPTION 2: This new program will be comprised of two (2) distinct classes (8 CEU EMT Transition and 16 CEU EMT Review). The 8 CEU EMT Transition class, just released, is a NJ-adapted course intended to update the currently practicing NJ EMT-B to the new knowledge and skills of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) described in the 2009 National EMS Education Standards published by NHTSA. It may be used by EMT-Bs who have successfully accumulated at least 16 Core CEUs to complete the 24 Core CEU requirement for recertification. NJ EMTs may assign the 8 CEUs earned from this course to either the Core or Elective category, but not both. It presents the new skills and knowledge that some providers may have been exposed to in practice and continuing education, but not officially included in the ``old`` 1994 USDOT EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum. Successful completion of this update does not automatically initiate a new EMT card, but does permit the credentialed (authorized) practitioner to immediately operate under the revised EMT scope of practice. This program also satisfies the National Registry of EMTs requirement for ``a state approved EMT-Basic to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) transition course.`` *The 16 CEU EMT Refresher Review class is designed to review the skills, knowledge and critical thinking needed to provide optimum prehospital care. It provides a review of skills and knowledge common to both 1994 USDOT EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum and Emergency medical Technician (EMT) described in the 2009 National EMS Education Standards published by NHTSA. *NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND IS EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY! Both classes must be successfully completed prior to the expiration date of the EMT certification. The classes are designed to review the skills, knowledge and critical thinking needed to provide optimum prehospital patient care and provide any updates to scope of practice, clinical treatment protocols related to the provision of basic life support prehospital care in NJ. Attendance and successful completion of all both Classes D and E, fulfill the ``Core`` component of the requirements outlined in N.J.A.C. 8:40A This option is best suited for:
OPTION 3: TEST OUT, Under Development | |||
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