Reciprocity Orientation

Presented by

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

Overview Why Reciprocity? What’s the difference between my

training and Utah’s? Reciprocity Procedures in Utah Documentation Testing Process

Reciprocity Procedures in UtahTwo simple parts for reciprocity in Utah:

1. Documentation2. Testing

Documentation Application

http://health.utah.gov/ems/certif/application.pdf

DocumentationApplicationPicture

Picture

Email your picture: gmcclellan@utah.gov JPEG Format

Have your picture taken in our officeBring in a photo

DocumentationApplicationPictureBCI Fingerprints (2 sets)

DocumentationApplicationPictureFingerprints (2 sets)Current certification-

State or National RegistryIf National Registry include the

name of the training institution and contact info.

If you are a National Registry EMT please include the training institution you attended

on your application

DocumentationApplicationPictureFingerprints (2 sets)Current certification-

State or National RegistryDeclaration of Understanding

DocumentationApplicationPictureFingerprints (2 sets)Current certification-

State or National RegistryDeclaration of UnderstandingCPR certification or ACLS/PALS

Current CPR CertificationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Red CrossNational Safety CouncilAmerican Safety and Health InstituteAny training that meets the 2005 AHA

guidelines.

DocumentationApplicationPictureFingerprints (2 sets)Current certification-

State or National RegistryDeclaration of UnderstandingCPR certification or ACLS/PALS 25 hours of CME in past year

DocumentationApplicationPictureFingerprints (2 sets)Current certification-

State or National RegistryDeclaration of UnderstandingCPR certification or ACLS/PALS 25 hours of CME in past yearTB test within the last year

Documentation Application Picture Fingerprints (2 sets) Current certification-

State or National Registry Declaration of Understanding CPR certification or ACLS/PALS 25 hours of CME in past year TB test within the last year Copy of Drivers License, Visa, Passport

Payment of fees

Fee Schedule:

EMT-B, I, IA, Paramedic

Processing Fee $ 30.00 $ 30.00

BCI / Fingerprints $ 50.00 $50.00

Practical Test $80.00 $200.00

Written Test $ 20.00 N/A

$180.00 $280.00

What’s the difference? EMT-B EMT-I EMT-IA Paramedic

Utah EMT-Basic Airway Adjuncts Medical Control Administration Routes:

Oral Sublingual Intramuscular (IM) By inhalation

Medications:

Epinephrine (Epi)

Nitroglycerin

Baby Aspirin

Prescribed Inhaler

Activated Charcoal

Oral Glucose

Utah EMT-Intermediate Intubation IV Access IO Access Administration Routes:

Intravenous (IV) Intraosseous (IO) IM Endotracheal tube

(ET)

Medications:

Epi 1:1,000

Epi 1:10,000

Lidocaine

Morphine

Narcan

Albuterol

D50

Utah Intermediate AdvancedAll invasive procedures as outlined in

the DOT- National Standard Curriculum (NSC) EMT-I 99

All Medications as outlined in the DOT-NSC EMT-I 99

Utah ParamedicAll invasive procedures outlined in

the DOT – NSC Paramedic 98All medications outlined in the DOT –

NSC Paramedic 98

Testing Process

Written Exam Practical Exam

WRITTEN EXAM

Written Exam

EMT-Basic 100 Questions 2 hours

EMT-I 154 Questions 3 hours

EMT-IA 175 Questions 3½ hours

Paramedic National Registry

EMD 40 Questions 1 hour

Don’t Stress out!

Paramedic If you have taken the National

Registry test since 2007 you do not need to take a written test.

If not, you will need to take the National Registry test.

Written ExamComputer based examNOT designed to trick youBefore scheduling, all FEES must be

paid!Based on DOT-National Standard

Curriculum objectives

To Obtain a Copy of the NSC:

Our website http://health.utah.gov/ems/training/

(hot-linked to NHTSA’s website)NHTSA’s website: www.ems.gov Objectives listed at the front or end of

each chapter in your textbook.

Scheduling your Written Exam

Call (801) 273-6666Secretary will assist you in finding

a time and place that is acceptable

Locations for EMT testing : Salt Lake City: BEMS office Orem: UVSC

Additional fees $15 Paramedic, $8 EMT-B, EMT-I EMT-IA

St. George: Dixie State Additional $12 for all levels

Moab: USU Center Ephraim: Snow College

Additional $10 for all levels Price: CEU Roosevelt: USU Center Layton: WSU Davis Campus

Additional $20 for all levels Logan: Bridgerland ATC

More Information: Confirmation letter with directions will be

mailed Be sure to bring confirmation letter and ID when

testing Three attempts to pass Immediate results after test is completed Pass or Fail Letter identifying sections where questions

were missed 120 days to complete testing process

PRACTICAL TEST

Practical TestUse TTG’s as a reference.

http://health.utah.gov/ems/training/emt-b_ttg.pdf

Perform all skills 2 Testers -- one is your patient

-- the other is documenting Helpful to VERBALIZE EVERYTHING Do not substitute for actual performance Candidate may ask questions to clarify Equipment will be provided

Registration for Practical TestCall (801) 273-6666Secretary will assist you in scheduling Administered twice a month on

Saturday morningsBring identification with you to the test

Rescheduling:

If you need to postpone your test: 48 hours in advance Test teams are assigned based on

number testing If you do not show up, you will have

to pay re-test fee to reschedule

EMT-Basic & EMT-I Practical:Two Parts

1 Trauma scenario – 9 minutes 1 Medical Scenarios – 9 minutes

Retesting:

If you do not pass the practical test:

You have two more opportunities to pass Only retest on portion that was not passed Retest may not be the same, as selection

is random!

EMT-IA Practical: Two of the following Three

Mega-Code Trauma Code Pediatric Code

Paramedic Practical:Three Parts

Mega-Code Trauma Code Pediatric Code

REMEMBER:Contact

Medical Control before administering

medications or performing invasive

procedures!(Utah has no Statewide standing orders)

Some Statistics on Reciprocities:

44.5% passed practical first time71.3% passed on practical retest

Based on the total number of failures: 33.2% Did not pass based on Initial Assessment

performance 29.1% Did not pass based on medication

administration 16.3% Did not pass based on Focused History

performance

Additional Information Must complete all documents and testing

within 120 days All fees are non-refundable Certification is for four years

Studying the NSC Objectives with your textbook + Teaching

and Testing Guidelines= Success on the test!

General Information:

health.utah.gov/ems/certif

Paper work questions: Gay Brogdon, 801-273-6603Testing questions:Jim Hansen, 801-273-6628National Registry testing:Dennis Bang, 801-273-6630

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