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EMT Certification NoticeIndiana 2005 Emergency Medical Services ProfileJ. Eric Dietz, PhD, Executive DirectorIndiana Department of Homeland Security Michael Garvey, Deputy Director, Fire and Building Safety Division Indiana Government Center 402 W. Washington St., Rm. E208 Indianapolis, IN 46204 800/666-7784 Fax 317/233-8394 www.in.gov/dhs EMT-Basic. Skills include: National Standard Curriculum DOT EMT-Basic program, 1994 edition (minimum), plus state-approved IV maintenance, aspirin, geriatric, SIDS, WMD, and Hazmat modules. Hours of training: 144.5 minimum—includes 8 hours ED observation and 8 hours ambulance. Certification requirements: Successful completion of Commission-approved Basic EMT training course, plus state practical skills and written examinations for initial certification. Recertification requirements: Semi-annual participation in and reporting of 40 hours of continuing education (34 hours lecture didactic and skills evaluation) plus 6 hours audit. EMT-D. Skills include: EMT-D is not a separate certification program. The airway, defibrillation and IV maintenance programs are all part of the Basic EMT certification. EMT Basic-Advanced. Skills include: Basic EMT skills plus state-developed modules, IV initiation and automatic or manual defibrillation. Hours of training: 85 hours. Certification requirements: EMT certification plus successful completion of state-approved training curriculum and state practical skills and written examinations. Recertification requirements: Semi-annual accumulation of 10 hours of continuing education in ALS and 12 hours of medical director approved audit and review, plus basic requirements. EMT-Intermediate. Skills include: Those in the DOT's EMT-Intermediate 1999 National Standard Curriculum. Hours of training: 350–400 hours. Certification requirements: Pass 1999 EMT-Intermediate National Registry exam. Recertification requirements: Recertify every 24 months; 72 hours continuing education credits, including skills and audit and review. EMT-Paramedic. Skills include: Basic EMT skills plus DOT EMT-Paramedic training program. Hours of training: 980 to 1,500. Certification requirements: Current EMT certification plus successful completion of Commission-approved paramedic training program and National Registry Paramedic examination for initial certification. Recertification requirements: Recertify every 24 months; 72 hours continuing education credits, including skills and audit and review. Responsible certification agency. Indiana EMS Commission, Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Indiana EMS Commission has an 11-member board including 2 physicians. Medical Director is required for all systems. Reciprocity. Verification of successful completion of comparable training program, current certification in your home state, plus successful completion of Indiana practical skills and written certification examinations for BLS. Hold current National Registry. National Registry Intermediate is not comparable to Advanced EMT. Salary ranges. EMT-B: $15,000–$27,000/yr.; EMT-I: $15,000–$30,000/yr.; Paramedic: $15,000–$45,000/yr. Number of permanent state
Federal/government funding. NHTSA data-linkage and EMS-C funds have been utilized to establish the data collection system and traffic safety-related injury prevention programs. State funds allocated to run state EMS office. $410,000/yr. State population. 6,080,485. Percent of state population covered by 9-1-1. 99%. Number of licensed ambulance vehicles (public and private) in the state. 1,258. Numbers of
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Number of requests for emergency medical service in the most recent available 12-month period. 700,000 (a tally of calls reported by ambulance services). Statewide uniform ambulance reporting form. All ambulance runs must be submitted to the state office. Each ambulance service utilizes a computer software program provided by the state EMS office and sends the data via diskette or modem. Description of statewide data-gathering system. A data collection system is in place that includes a free software program. Data are available through the state EMS office. Data linkage through the National C.O.D.E.S. project is progressing to link the prehospital run record with accident records and Indiana hospital discharg records. Special projects or programs operated by EMS office. EMS-Children; EMS Dispatch Task Force; EMS Drunk Driving Restitution Fund; Emergency Medical Dispatch Task Force. Percentage of PSAPs with CAD capability. Unknown. Percentage of PSAPs with enhanced E9-1-1 capability. 90%. Percentage of PSAPs with full wireless location capability (in compliance with FCC Docket 94-102). Unknown, but very low. Outlook/changes for coming year. Emphasis to include antiterrorism equipment and training for EMS personnel and providers. Implementation of emergency medical dispatch regulations. Development of Mass Casualty Response Teams. Increased district planning for EMS surge capacity. Ombudsman or general
Contact for information on EMT classes/education. Tony Pagano, DHS Training Division 800/666-7784. Job outlook/areas of greatest need. Regional paramedic shortage exists. Seems to be based on regional pay ranges. Annual meeting. Sept. 16–18, 2006, Marriott Center East, Indianapolis .
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