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DocuSign Envelope ID:79C5D167-B6CA-4E59-B4AC-AA38CC1 B20BD <br /> 1. Phase 3 — (Paramedic Only) <br /> a. While not required for all components Orange County will accommodate up to 48 <br /> shifts with a Paramedic Field Preceptor outside of initial certification <br /> requirements to accomplish these goals. <br /> i. The candidate demonstrates competency to care for patients in the field <br /> in all settings and is able to medically manage advanced level (Paramedic) <br /> calls appropriately with confidence requiring no intervention from the <br /> field preceptor. <br /> ii. The field preceptor will check off the attendant skills and knowledge. <br /> iii. Components on the task check off booklet and document the candidate's <br /> ability to demonstrate the Core Competency Criteria. Once all <br /> components have been signed off, and the daily precepting forms reflect <br /> that candidate has demonstrated all competencies the field preceptor <br /> will complete and sign a Phase 3 Release Form. <br /> iv. Once a Phase 3 Release Form is completed and signed by all required <br /> parties, the candidate will then be required to attend Simulation Lab <br /> #3 (the phase 3 lab concentrates on Paramedic level complexity and <br /> treatment modalities.)The candidate will also complete a Paramedic <br /> level protocol test, 12 Lead test, and Pharmacology test. <br /> b. With successful completion of Phase 3 field precepting, Simulation Lab #3, <br /> and an audit of precepting documentation with appropriate signatures the <br /> candidate will then sit for Oral Medical Board. The Medical Board shall consist of <br /> a minimum of four personnel with one representative from the Medical <br /> Director's office, OCES EMS Training, the OCES EMS operations manager, and <br /> First Responder Department Training Officer. <br /> c. Successful completion of Medical Board officially concludes Phase 3.The Paramedic <br /> will be released from the precepting phase and will be eligible for release to <br /> independent practice. Released Paramedics enter a Quality Assurance phase for no <br /> less than six months. <br /> i. In the case where the candidate fails the field precepting, or Simulation Lab#3, <br /> testing, the candidate will be allotted 1 full remediation period (48 shifts) <br /> which adhere to the same criteria as the original precepting period. In the <br /> case where the candidate fails the Medical Board only the Medical Board <br /> will decide via consensus the appropriate remediation period/criteria. <br /> ii. If the candidate fails either the field precepting, or the Simulation Lab#3, <br /> or required testing the Second time, the candidate is denied the ability to <br /> obtain Paramedic credentials in Orange County. <br /> **It is the discretion of the Medical Direction Staff to be considered for reentry back into the <br /> precepting process.** <br />