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Editor's Notes

• #2: Title slide
• #3: Objectives Identify the roles and responsibilities of each member of the PHTLS “Family” Describe the layout of the Instructor Manual Describe an overview of the Policies and Procedures
• #4: Overview Topics Review the list of items PHTLS organizational structure Instructor’s Manual Policies and Procedures
• #5: Title slide
• #6: NAEMT Describe NAEMT (see next slide)
• #7: NAEMT- The Organization Review the list of items Founded in 1975 Professional representative organization Liaison to other related organizations Educational programs and conferences Parent organization of PHTLS Are you a member?
• #8: ACS/COT Discuss the relationship between NAEMT and ACS/COT (See next slide)
• #9: American College of Surgeons/Committee on Trauma Review the list of items Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS ®) Medical “soundness” of PHTLS (standard of care) Cooperation with NAEMT Chairperson, state/provincial COT (not required at each program)
• #10: Relationship between NAEMT, ACS/COT, PHTLS Emphasize the partnership of NAEMT and ACS/COT in PHTLS education
• #11: Title slide
• #12: PHTLS Chairperson Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the PHTLS Chairperson Coordinate national and international growth of PHTLS Maintain communication between PHTLS and NAEMT Liaison to other professional organizations Elected by the members of the Executive Council Oversee production of text and ancillary materials
• #13: PHTLS Medical Directors Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the PHTLS Medical Directors Oversee “medical soundness” of course content, principles vs. practices Coordinate textbook content Liaison to ACS/COT Available for specific medical content questions via mailing list servers Review current trauma publications for application to PHTLS
• #14: PHTLS Vice Chair Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the PHTLS Vice Chair Appointed by Chairperson Assist in national and international development of PHTLS Work with other members of the EC to develop ancillary materials for PHTLS programs, IM, lectures, slides, written evaluation, scenarios
• #15: PHTLS Education Coordinator Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the PHTLS Education Coordinator Appointed by the Chairperson Provide “educational soundness” to programs Work with other members of the EC to develop ancillary materials, IM, lectures, slides, written evaluation, scenarios
• #16: PHTLS Program Coordinator Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the PHTLS Program Coordinator Works for NAEMT at the International Office Oversees all course-related paperwork internationally for every PTHLS course run Collects surcharges for each course Maintains and monitors PHTLS database of Providers and Instructors internationally
• #17: Contact information for NAEMT/PHTLS International Office Discuss the importance of the role the International Office plays in PHTLS education Available to answer questions regarding course coordinating paperwork (electronic and hard copy) Ability to contact known course coordinators throughout the world
• #18: PHTLS Communications Coordinator Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the PHTLS Communications Coordinator Maintains PHTLS website Monitors PHTLS list servers Works with other website coordinators from various NAEMT programs
• #19: PHTLS Regional Coordinators Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the PHTLS Regional Coordinators United States divided into 3 regions Coordinator for each region Appointed by PHTLS Chairperson Oversees state coordinators and activities within their own regions
• #20: PHTLS Executive Council Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the PHTLS Executive Council Oversee the growth and development of PHTLS nationally and internationally Make decisions on textbook, course content, and ancillary material Available to all PHTLS instructors and providers via the PHTLS list serve and website Appoint international and national faculty members, state coordinators, and approve affiliate faculty members All volunteer their time for PHTLS
• #21: State Coordinators
• #22: PHTLS State Coordinators Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the PHTLS State Coordinators Appointed by PHTLS Chairperson Provides quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) for programs conducted within the state Promotes PHTLS within the state Works with the state COT Member of NAEMT
• #23: Affiliate Faculty
• #24: PHTLS Affiliate Faculty Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the PHTLS Affiliate Faculty Representative of the State Coordinator Selected by each state’s Coordinator Approved by the PHTLS Chairperson Approved to run all PHTLS courses; must be present for all Instructor Courses and monitor first-time course Coordinators Extensive experience teaching PHTLS May be long-term or one-time appointment Member of the NAEMT
• #25: Course Coordinators
• #26: PHTLS Course Coordinators Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the PHTLS Course Coordinator Primary local administrative authority (all course paperwork, collecting surcharges, schedules, etc.) Familiarity with all aspects of PHTLS course content, operations, policies and procedures Must be a current PHTLS instructor/coordinator
• #27: Local Host Organization
• #28: Local Host Organization Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Local Host Organization Sponsors a PHTLS program Local responsibilities: classroom, safe working area for skills, equipment, etc. Financial accountability
• #29: Medical Director
• #30: Medical Director Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Course Medical Director Must be a physician At least an ATLS ® provider (preferably an ATLS® instructor) Available during the program (if not on site, available by phone)
• #31: PHTLS Instructors
• #32: PHTLS Instructors Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the PHTLS Instructors Current provider and completion of instructors’ course Must be observed by Affiliate Faculty or appointee within 1 year of completing the instructors’ course Valid for 4 years Must instruct in 4 courses during valid period Must attend an approved Instructor Update with the release of each subsequent PHTLS edition
• #33: Adjunct Faculty Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Adjunct Faculty Specialty Instructors: Physicians, Nurses, Other ancillary medical professionals, Educators May deliver lectures May assist in instructing in Teaching Skill Stations, if: - PHTLS provider (minimum) - Must have the skills to evaluate - Must have a working knowledge of the equipment
• #34: Providers
• #35: Who is eligible to take a PHTLS Course? Any recognized EMS responder, First Responder, Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic Physicians Physicians’ Assistants Nurses
• #36: Title slide
• #37: Discuss general composition of the Provider Course PROVIDER COURSE - 16-hour course - Flexible schedule - Available for First Responders, Basic, Advanced, or combined audiences - 4-year recognition
• #38: Discuss general composition of the Instructor Course INSTRUCTOR COURSE - 8-hour course - Designed to train instructors - Must be taught by Affiliate Faculty
• #39: Discuss general composition of the Refresher Course REFRESHER COURSE - Available to PHTLS and BTLS providers to maintain current recognition status - 8-hour course - Flexible schedule - 4-year recognition
• #40: Course registration policy Discuss the registration policy to avoid delays in running a PHTLS program ALL PHTLS courses MUST be approved by the International Office at least 30 days prior to the start date of the course.
• #41: Title slide
• #42: Discuss the layout and components of the Instructor’s Manual Restricted purchase “ User friendly” configuration Complete reference guide for all PHTLS programs: - Lecture slides on CD-ROM - Lesson plans - Skill stations/scenarios & equipment list - Final evaluation stations/scenarios & equipment list Precourse and postcourse paperwork : - Hard copy - Electronic submission Policies and Procedures
• #43: Discuss policy that only recognized PHTLS Instructors may possess an IM The purchase of IM’s from the publisher requires a secure access code. If additional copies of the IM are needed, contact the local Affiliate Faculty or State Coordinator.
• #44: Discuss binder storage of contents and specific use of all materials Copyrighted material — can only be used for approved PHTLS programs
• #45: Discuss how the lecture slides are laid out in the IM Slide title in italics Focus of the slide in bold — general topic of slide Discussion points are bulleted and in regular print Blank lines provided for personal notes
• #46: Discuss the lesson plans for each lecture covered in the IM Covers all objectives for each lecture Adheres to the core measurable items of each chapter Provides additional support for the preparation of delivering a lecture
• #47: Discuss skill and final evaluation stations as they relate to instructors. (Skills and Final Evaluation will be covered in greater detail later in this program) PROGRAM REFERENCE GUIDE — SKILL AND FINAL EVALUATION STATIONS ONLY scenarios presented in IM are to be used, no substitutions Substitutions for equipment IS permitted (for example: porcine or beef tracheas for needle crich practice) Providers must meet all expectations in station to qualify as passing
• #48: Title slide
• #49: Discuss overview of Policies and Procedures and location within the IM Designed as a “living document” to be able to reflect the most up-to-date administrative guidelines for PHTLS Every instructor should be familiar with this document, course coordinators MUST be familiar with it because all guidelines for running programs are listed Adopted by the Executive Council in April 2005 and currently in use Updates are available on-line at www.naemt.org/PHTLS