EVOC-Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (Ambulance)
Train-the-Trainer Course
Classroom Training
Orlando Alcordo discusses ambulance decontamination procedures.

This course qualifies EVOC trainers to conduct the National Standard Curriculum.
About the Course
The course will qualify instructors to present the classroom portion of the training and provide an orientation to the practical driving exercises. Each participant will act as a student and coach for ambulance driving exercises.

Participants will make a presentation on one of the lessons and be evaluated. Each presentation will be videotaped and the participant given a copy of the videotape. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion. Participants will receive a paper version of the EVOC Instructor Guide, a CD-ROM that contains the Instructor Guide, Participant Manual and PowerPoint visuals, a copy of the Federal Specification for the Star-Of-Life Ambulance and a listing of other references that are available from the federal government. Each participant will practice editing the CD-ROM Instructor Guide to include local and state rules and regulations. The edited version can be printed and reproduced to meet organizational training needs.

The Course Director, Billy Rutherford, was the technical manager and US DOT liaison for the development of the National Standard Curriculum. Billy has conducted numerous T3 courses. He has managed the development of over 400 hours of pre-hospital care multimedia and Internet training. Jeff Leonard is an EMT-P with over 20 years experience in EVOC training and high performance EMS management. The cost for each participant including all course materials is $575.00. Interested individuals and organizations may contact AITS at 703.440.0914, Fax: 703.440.9005 and email: brutherf@aitstraining.com. Additional information and applications to attend are located at www.aitstraining.com. Payment may be made by check or Visa. The course is limited to 16 participants.Here are some of the area locations and organizations that have attended the Train the Trainer (T3) Courses: Phoenix Fire Department; Tucson Fire Department; Austin, Texas EMS; Phoenix College; Rural Metro/Southwest Ambulance, PMT Ambulance, Tempe; The Fire District of Sun City West; River Medical; Sierra Vista Fire Department; St. Johns Emergency Services; Lifeline Ambulance, Prescott, AZ; Ton to Basin Fire District and Sun Lakes Fire Department,

Since 1994, AITS personnel have been conducting the T3 courses throughout the US.


Enrollment Information
The cost for conducting the Train-the-Trainer Course will vary based on the number of participants and the course locations. For further information, or a list of satisfied customers, please contact AITS by calling (703) 440-0914 or e-mailing Info@aitsTraining.com.


Course Training Dates

Dates
Location
Registration Form
June 24-26 , 2009

Fresno, California
In cooperation with American Ambulance
and Lyn FauntLeRoy,
Der Manouel Insurance Group
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(MS Word Document)
July 14-16 , 2009

Cape May, New Jersey
USCG Station - Course open to public
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(MS Word Document)
Contact Billy Rutherford at AITS by fax 703.440.9005. or phone 703.440.0914 for further information.
Download printable information sheet.
(MS Word Document)

Please contact AITS for information regarding future classes.
To register please see the enrollment information above.

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 the 2007 Training Resources Material CD-ROM that is used to support the conduct of Emergency Vehicle Operator training. This CD-ROM is copyrighted by AITS, Inc. The 2007 CD has added items 4 - 7 and the PowerPoint presentation of Decontamination of an Ambulance.

1.  US Department of Transportation (DOT) Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC):  (Ambulance) National Standard Curriculum, Instructor Guide and Participant Manual.  These documents were designed to be edited for local use.

2. PowerPoint Visuals with and without Instructor Tips to support the conduct of the EVOC operator course.  PowerPoint visuals for a class on 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-1822E.  An ambulance must meet this specification to display the Star-of-Life symbol on the ambulance.  This symbol is normally applied on the ambulance by the ambulance manufacturing company.

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 prepare and revise 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 between healthcare facilities.

6.  US Department of Transportation Guidelines for EMS Educators.   A solid reference that provides information and examples for developing effective training materials.

7.  Certificate of Completion form.  This form allows the instructor to fill in location, date and instructor name and the name of the person who has successfully completed the course. This may be used by those trainers who have completed the American Integrated Training Systems, Inc. (AITS) EVOC Train the Trainer Course.  The AITS, Inc. qualified trainers must conduct the EVOC operator level course using the US DOT National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the classroom and vehicle operations.

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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