Course Description: This course is designed to provide Fire Fighters with a better understanding of the current techniques available for the swift extrication of victims from a variety of vehicle entrapments.
Student Prerequisites: ·
Eighteen years of age or older ·
Member of an organized Michigan Fire Department
Quiz:
None
Written Test: 20 question test (70% passing score)
Practical Test: None
This course is approved by Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) for the EMS, C.E. Credits listed below. To obtain credits, the student should write in the credits on the MDCH, C.E. record form. An instructor signature is not required. The student should retain the certificate of course completion for three years; in the event their C.E. Credits are selected for audit by MDCH. (To obtain license renewal information or forms contact MDCH at 517-241-0179 or renew online at www.michigan.gov/elicense)
MDCH EMS C.E.C.:
MFR
EMT
EMT-S
PARAMEDIC
Patient Assessment/Triage
1
1
1
1
Spinal Immobilization
1
1
1
1
Communication
1
1
1
1
Disaster Planning
1
1
1
1
Patient Handling
2
2
2
2
Rescue/Extrication
3
5
5
5
Stress Management
1
1
1
1
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Total C.E. Credits
10
12
12
12
To schedule this course, the following forms must be completed and submitted to the appropriate Region Supervisor. Attention must be given to the instructions included with each form for proper submission.