Tactical EMS SummitMarch 7, 2014

Resources for Team Sustainment &The Wisconsin TEMS Initiative

Timothy L. Weir, EMT-PEducation Director-EMS and Protective Services

Wisconsin Technical College System

Tactical EMS Summit 2014

Objectives….

review the TEMS curriculum development processdiscuss further TEMS curriculum developmentdiscuss proposed TEMS instructor qualificationsdiscuss development of a TEMS instructor network

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TEMS curriculum development process…

WHEPP funded development of TEMS curriculumWIDS (Worldwide Instructional Design Systems)

contracted to develop curriculumstarted TEMS curriculum development Oct. 2012decision to develop TEMS/TECC Awareness course

only – initially

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TEMS curriculum development process…

took current TEMS /TECC curriculum and placed it in the new (WIDS) course design

WIDS is a competency-based (course outcome summaries) process

“learner-centered” versus “teacher-centered”

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TEMS curriculum development process…

TEMS /TECC Awareness course completed Nov. 2012working group reviewed/revised course contentcurriculum approved and completed summer 2013curriculum posted for all training programs to utilize

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TEMS curriculum development process…

further curriculum development of this curriculum is yet to be determined

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TEMS / TECC Awareness curriculum access…*

www.curriculumbank.org

active until April 2013, then will be available at:

www.wtcsystem.wids.org

*available to all training centers and other training programs

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TEMS curriculum development process…

Course Outcome Summaryhttps

://wtcsystem.wids.org/PublicDocuments.axd?DocumentID=8191b964-6af6-4ac6-b4f4-a73adf4d2342

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Wisconsin Technical College System

47-531-XXX Tactical EMS Awareness Course Course Outcome Summary

Course Information

Description This course is designed to introduce participants to concepts of Tactical EMS, law enforcement officer self-aide and buddy-aide as well as legal aspects associated with Tactical EMS. Agencies interested in exploring Tactical EMS will find this an informative first step.

Course Competencies

1 Review the role and responsibilities of the TEMS provider Assessment Strategies Reflection Outline

Criteria You will know when you are successful when:

outline includes only relevant and necessary details outline demonstrates engagement with the important issues raised through readings and/or class activities outline describes what you learned, what you are thinking about what you learned, how you might apply it in your own life and questions you still have. outline provides evidence of a personal response to the information acquired in the readings/ activities and presentations and how you plan to apply them outline identifies the role of Tactical EMS and law enforcement officer self aide/buddy aide outline defines Evacuation/Extrication outline defines Casualty Collection Point outline defines Tactical Emergency Medical Support outline Identifies current EMS/Law Enforcement integration outline Identifies TEMS Continuum of Care outline identifies the history and evolution of TEMS outline identifies the future of TEMS outline identifies TEMS educational model components outline identifies the history of Tactical Combat Casualty Care/Tactical Emergency Casualty Care outline identifies laws regulating medical practice and licensing, Tactical EMS and Liability

Learning Objectives Explain TEMS/LEO medical/legal issues and liabilities

Identify threats faced by public safety officials today Describe the components of the State TEMS License Format Define tactical operations Compare primary causes of military and law enforcement related fatalities Identify the TECC skill set and recommended equipment Identify the history and future of TEMS Identify Extraction techniques

Tactical EMS Summit 2014TEMS curriculum development process…

delivery of TEMS training through WTCS will be done as either: ACE (Adult Continuing Education) (47-531-XXX) orcontracted training through a college’s business

development office (conference/seminar, etc.)decision is based on reimbursement requirements

cost recoverygrant-supported

Tactical EMS Summit 2014TEMS instructor development process…

instructor requirements are the same for either process

differs from “normal” college requirementsbased on the “unique qualifications” of the

instructor(s) needed for a TEMS training program (i.e. EMS/Law Enforcement instructor licensure and/or certification)

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TEMS instructor development process…

recommended TEMS instructor accrediting agency:Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM)

recommended licensing / credentialing agencies:Wisconsin Department of Health Services – EMS programWisconsin Department of Justice – Training & StandardsWisconsin Technical College System

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TEMS instructor development process…

current courses conducted by existing instructors identified at program inception

future process will include identification, vetting and continued verification of TEMS instructors

an “instructor network” will need to be created and managed as TEMS program goes forward comprehensive list of SME’s, etc.

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TEMS /TECC Awareness Course

WI-licensed EMS Instructor I or II, orWI DOJ-LESB (IDC) certified instructor and completion of 40 hour TEMS Course and completion of Awareness level Train-the-Trainer

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Officer / Operator Self-Aid / Buddy Aid CourseLead Instructor

WI EMS Instructor II (paramedic)* and WI DOJ-LESB (IDC) certified instructor* and completion of 40 hour TEMS course and completion of Operator-level Train-the-Trainer course

(*qualified instructors from both disciplines are required. Lead instructor can either be one person or two persons to meet this requirement)

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Officer / Operator Self-Aid / Buddy Aid CourseAdjunct Instructor

WI EMS Instructor I or II or WI DOJ-LESB (IDC) certified instructor and completion of 40 hour TEMS course and completion of Operator-level Train-the-Trainer course

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Special Operations Tactical Rescue TechnicianLead Instructor

WI EMS Instructor II (paramedic)* and WI DOJ-LESB (IDC) certified instructor* and completion of 40 hour TEMS course and completion of Operator-level Train-the-Trainer course

(*qualified instructors from both disciplines are required. Lead instructor can either be one person or two persons to meet this requirement)

Tactical EMS Summit 2014Special Operations Tactical Rescue Technician

Adjunct InstructorWI EMS Instructor I or II or WI DOJ-LESB (IDC) certified instructor and completion of 40 hour TEMS course and completion of Operator-level Train-the-Trainer coursementored teaching (shadowing)

Tactical EMS Summit 2014Advanced TEMS Course

Lead InstructorWI EMS Instructor II (paramedic)* and WI DOJ-LESB (IDC) certified instructor* and completion of 40 hour TEMS course and completion of Operator-level Train-the-Trainer course

(*qualified instructors from both disciplines are required. Lead instructor can either be one person or two persons to meet this requirement)

Tactical EMS Summit 2014Advanced TEMS Course

Adjunct InstructorWI EMS Instructor I or II or WI DOJ-LESB (IDC) certified instructor and completion of 40 hour TEMS course and completion of Operator-level Train-the-Trainer coursementored teaching (shadowing)

Tactical EMS Summit 2014TEMS Refresher Course

Lead InstructorWI EMS Instructor II (paramedic)* and WI DOJ-LESB (IDC) certified instructor* and completion of 40 hour TEMS course and completion of Operator-level Train-the-Trainer course

(*qualified instructors from both disciplines are required. Lead instructor can either be one person or two persons to meet this requirement)

Tactical EMS Summit 2014TEMS Refresher Course

Adjunct InstructorWI EMS Instructor I or II or WI DOJ-LESB (IDC) certified instructor and completion of 40 hour TEMS course and completion of Operator-level Train-the-Trainer coursementored teaching (shadowing)

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