EVOC-Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (Ambulance):

Jeff Leonard reviews ambulance inspection procedures.

Matchbox® cars being used to discuss scene operations.

The National Standard Curriculum has three modules.

Module A is about 8 hours of classroom instruction (depending on organization's state and needs). Module A covers the basic knowledge required for ambulance operators including: the legal aspects of ambulance communication, ambulance types, safety considerations and so forth. In addition, the appendices also contain a wealth of additional information plus samples of various forms, transparencies, checklists and test questions.

Module B teaches the basic driving skills and uses the performance-oriented training concept. With this concept, the instructor explains the task to be performed and the performance standard to each participant, demonstrates how to perform the task, and coaches the participant during practice. After allowing participants to practice, the instructor administers the performance test using a Go/NoGo scoring system. The number of hours for module B varies based on the number of driving exercises and each participants ability.

Module C is on-the-job training requiring each participant to perform several specific activities in an operational mode with an EMS organization. This is a very important part of the training to ensure that a participant can perform on the job. Organizations will establish the criteria for successful completion of the module.

The National Standard Curriculum emphasizes safe operations... obey the speed limit... clear all controlled intersections... communicate clearly and continue to improve your skills. There is tremendous potential for this course to immediately improve organizational safety records when implemented by qualified instructors and supported by a management philosophy of safe operations.

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There are two formats available for your copy of the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (Ambulance):

NOW AVAILABLE: CD-ROM T3 COURSE MATERIALS
AITS, Inc Train-the-Trainer (T3) Course Resource Materials CD-ROM

American Integrated Training Systems, Inc. has developed theTraining Resources Material CD-ROM that is used to support the conduct of Emergency Vehicle Operator training that contains the following. This CD-ROM is copyrighted by AITS, Inc.

1. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC): (Ambulance) National Standard Curriculum, Instructor Guide, Participant Manual and paper Overhead Transparencies in Microsoft Word.  These documents are designed to be edited by each organization to make them more appropriate for local use.  Once edited the document may be reproduced to support local training.

2. Enhanced PowerPoint Visuals with and without Instructor Tips to support the Instructor Guide, PowerPoint visuals: Decontamination of an Ambulance.  This presentation was developed by Orlando Alcordo, Director of Training, PMT Ambulance Company, Mesa, Arizona.

3. US General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Specification for the Star-of-Life Ambulance, KKK-A-1822F.  An ambulance must meet this specification to display the Star-of-Life symbol on the ambulance.

4. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FA197 Document: Developing Effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Fire and EMS Departments.  This is a comprehensive guide to assist organizations with preparing and revising SOPs.

 5. US Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Guide for Interfacility Patient Transfer.  This document provides general guidance, references and ideas for optimal delivery of care.   The ultimate goal is to match patient need with appropriate knowledge, skills, equipment, and an infrastructure to enable safe, effective, and efficient Interfacility transport.

6. US Department of Transportation Guidelines for EMS Educators.   A solid reference for developing and conducting effective training.

7. USFA Voice Communications Guide for the Fire Service- 2008.

8. USFA Emerging Health and Safety Issues in the Volunteer Fire Service.

9. USFA Health and Wellness guide for the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services.

10. Certificate of Completion form. This certificate may be used only by those trainers/instructors who have completed the AITS, Inc.  EVOC Train the Trainer Course.

We encourage comments as well as recommendations for other subject matter to be included on the CD that would support improving the conduct of emergency vehicle operator training. Send your comments to:
Billy Rutherford, AITS, Inc. 7932 Lake Pleasant Drive   Springfield , VA , 22153-2707
brutherf@aitstraining.com, Tel: 703.440.0914 Fax: 703.440.9005

CD-ROM-$95.00 (Includes Shipping)

Paper-based manuals are also available in a 3-ring binder with tabs for each module, lesson and appendix.
Instructor Guide-$85.00 (Plus Shipping), Participant Manual-$65.00 (Plus Shipping)

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