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January 31, 2012
Dates Announced for EMS Leadership Academy
Even though registrations are not being taken at this time, the dates have been set for the next series of EMS Leadership Academy programs being offered through Rural Health.
Level One: June 21-22 in Jefferson, WI
Level Two: June 23-24 in Tomah, WI
Level Two: July 26-27 in River Falls, WI
Level Three: July 28-29 in Weston, WI
Some points of clarification include:
- All the courses are two-days in length. You must attend both days.
- You do not have to plan to attend all three levels in a row. (for example, you don't have to travel from Jefferson to Tomah to Weston all in a row.) Different levels are offered at different locations each year. This means if you attend a Level One this year, you can attend any future level two, whether you chose to go to Tomah or River Falls this year, or if you choose to wait for next year's class options.
- You do need to take the courses in order. You cannot take a Level Two without having taken a Level One.
Questions should be directed to Kathryn Miller, Program Manager at Rural Health, 608-261-1891 or email kmiller9@wisc.edu.
January 21, 2012
Wisconsin EMT Individual License Renewal Time: What You Need To Know
With over 22,000 individual EMTs in the State of Wisconsin, license renewal is no small task. During the next few months, thousands of EMTs will be completing their refresher or CE requirements. The drop dead date (some pun intended) to get it all done is June 30, 2012, or else you must discontinue operation on a Wisconsin ambulance on July 1, 2012.
Wisconsin EMS Licensing Coordinator, Helen Pullen, provides an excellent overview in our latest audio webcast, EMS to the Point. This fourteen minute webcast covers the ins and outs of what you need to do to get your license renewed or reinstated, plus some helpful hints in navigating the state's website to find the links and information you need to know, to include e-licensing. Plus, get an update on the EMS Advisory Board schedule changes, new committees and more.
Click here to listen now!
December 29, 2011
2011 National EMS Assessment Report Released
The Federal Interagency Committee for Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS) has released the 2011 National EMS Assessment. Sponsored by FICEMS and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the report provides the first ever comprehensive description of emergency medical services, EMS emergency preparedness and 911 systems at state and national levels using existing data sources.
The National EMS Assessment, which was completed over a 24-month period from September 2009 to August 2011, provides a detailed description of the nation’s EMS systems which comprise an estimated 19,971 local EMS agencies, their 81,295 vehicles and 826,111 licensed and credentialed personnel.
The landmark document is a powerful resource and the first national assessment of Emergency Medical Services that provides comprehensive data aggregated at both the state and national levels. These data will allow the officials responsible for improving EMS systems to benchmark current and future performance and identify areas of strength and weakness.
To download the complete report, click here. (large PDF file)
Individual EMT License Renewal Application Now Available for 2012
The Wisconsin EMS Office Has released the 2012 - 2014 Wisconsin EMS Provider License Renewal application thru the E-Licensing system. The renewal application is available to all currently licensed Wisconsin EMS providers. Only those with a license or certificate expiration of June 30, 2012 are eligible to renew. Those who don't renew by then may not function as an EMS provider. For more information, refer to Memo 11-15 and 11-16.
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