2018-574-E Emergency Svc - South orange Rescue Squad operational agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID:79C5D167-B6CA-4E59-B4AC-AA38CC1 B20BD • ' ' Phase 1: Oral Board Examination P. Guidance for Candidates and Preceptors One of the key steps in demonstrating competency and readiness to function as a provider(EMT-B or Paramedic)with Orange County Emergency Medical Services is passing the Phase 1 Oral Board Examination. Each provider is expected to sit for the examination and must be able to demonstrate competency to all members of the examining board in order to pass the examination. The examiners will consist of at least one physician representative from The Office of the Medical Director plus additional providers within the OCEMS system.The examination usually lasts 15 to 30 minutes, however it may run longer. The oral board is broad in scope and focuses on multiple content areas. It is firmly expected that each Phase 1 candidate be well prepared in advance having mastered all EMT-B level protocols and procedures prior to taking the Phase 1 oral board examination. Candidates must prove satisfactory knowledge of medical practices within the OCEMS system to all members of the examining board in order to pass. The oral board's content is generally case based with an emphasis on protocol knowledge, medication knowledge, scene management, resource utilization, and operational competency. For example, the questions below are similar to those questions used in prior oral board examinations: "A 65 years old male develops sudden shortness of breath during a walk. What are some of the possible causes of his shortness of breath (i.e. differential diagnosis)?" "You and your partner respond to a park in Chapel Hill.The scene is safe. You find a 23 year old male who is unconscious, but breathing. His respiratory rate is 6 and his radial pulse is weak at about 120 beats per minute. What step do you want to perform next?" "How to you perform a 12-lead EKG? How is it transmitted on the LifePak 12?" (Please note this is not asking for EKG interpretation.This is asking how to perform an EKG and then transmit it to the receiving hospital.) "When can an EMT-B administer oral glucose?" "What is the procedure for conducting a prehospital stroke screen?" "What hospitals in our service area are trauma centers?" The Phase 1 Oral Board Examination is designed to be a challenging exam that will only be passed if the candidate can demonstrate mastery of the OCEMS protocols, procedures, and policies. Please direct questions about preparation for the oral examination to the Training Officer. Sincerely, Jane Brice, MD Mark Quale, MD Ryan Grebe, EMT-P Medical Director Assistant Medical Director Training Officer 34 a e