ALS Continuing Education Course Offerings
 

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FIRE & RESCUE TRAINING ACADEMY
9710 GREAT SENECA HIGHWAY ROCKVILLE, MD. 20850


Mrs. Linda Arapian, RN, NREMT-B

ALS Training

301-279-8215

linda.arapian@montgomerycountymd.gov

 

Review of Biannual National Registry Recertification Requirements:

CRT-Intermediate '99

total: 72 hours every two (2) years

EMT-Paramedic

Total: 72 hours every two (2) years
  • CAT ONE: 40 hour Refresher Series 1-5
  • CAT ONE: 40 hour Refresher Serier 1-5
  • 8 hour ACLS Refresher
  • CAT TWO: 32 hours additional EMS Con Ed:
    • non-management courses
    • non-leadership courses
  • CAT TWO: 24 hours additional EMS Con ED:
    • non-management courses
    • non-leadership courses

Please note that there is a new procedure to register on the National Registry site and how to enter in your renewal courses. Click on NR logo to download the pdf step-by-step instructions.

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HOW DO I RENEW MY STATE LICENSE ONCE I RECEIVE MY NREMT-I OR P CERTFICIATION ?

Once you receive your NREMT-I or NREMT-P card you must then renew your State License with MIEMSS. You do this by submitting a copy of your card to MIEMSS along with the renewal form that is downloadable from MIEMSS or renew your state license with MIEMSS via their on-line renewal process.

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MCFRS On-Line Training Registration System

All MCFRS Career personnel must use the On-Line Training Registration System (OTRS) to register for classes offered by and at the Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA). 

Access to OTRS will be provided through a single sign-on web page at https://ext01.montgomerycountymd.gov/ent/s2/otrs/ .

This upgrade will notify you that you have been pre-registered for the class.  

The LFRD Training Coordinators must sign up all LFRD personnel for (PSTA) classes, including all ALS Courses.

Non-MCFRS Personnel wishing to apply for a training course being offered by the MCFRTA must contact the Training Academy Registrar by phone at 301-279-1785 or by e-mail at: linda.arapian@montgomerycountymd.gov

 

Click here to download the May to December 2013 spreadsheet

 

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eAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (eACLS)- Refresher ON-LINE
You must start and complete the on-line portion in the same month. Registration is via the OTRS.

Per the FCGO # 10-14 (28, Oct. 2010), all ALS providers will register for and complete their ACLS refresher in two segmetns once every two years:

- the "ACLS didactic segment" is completed online FIRST. Registrants will receive an access code and directions to the Kaplan University website. Sessions are scheduled monthly. Pre-registration is mandatory.

- The " ACLS SKills/Exam" is completed in person at the Academy. Providers must bring their certificate of completion from the online session. Sessions are scheduled monthly and pre-registration is mandatory.
Section #
Close Date
Start and End Date
eACLS 1-2014
4/15/2013
5/1/2013-5/30/2013
eACLS 2-2014
5/15/2013
6/1/2013-6/30/2013
eACLS 3-2014
6/15/2013
7/1/2013-7/31/2013
eACLS 4-2014
7/15/2013
8/1/2013-8/30/2013
eACLS 5-2014
8/15/2013
9/1/2013-9/30/2013
eACLS 6-2014
9/15/2013
10/1/2013-10/31/2013
eACLS 7-2014
10/15/2013
11/1/2013-11/30/2013
eACLS 8-2014
11/15/2013
12/1/2013-12/31/2013

eAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Skills & Written Exam at FRTA
Section #
Close Date
Date / Shift / Time
ACLS Skills 1-2014
7/15/2013
Thursday 7/25/2013 'A' 0800-1100
ACLS Skills 2-2014

 

Thursday 7/25/2013 'A' 1200-1500
ACLS Skills 3-2014
8/21/2013
Thursday, 8/29/2013 'C' 0800-1100
ACLS Skills 4-2014
Thursday, 8/29/2013 'C' 1200-1500
ACLS Skills 5-2014
10/21/2013
Wednesday, 10/30/2013 'B' 0800-1100
ACLS Skills 6-2014
Wednesday, 10/30/2013 'B' 1200-1500
ACLS Skills 7-2014
11/8/2013
Saturday, 11/16/2013 'A' 0800-1100

 

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal(1 day)

0800-1700

This class is for providers that are currently certified in PALS. All registered students MUST be able to produce a current PALS certification when you pickup your text book and support materials from the PSTA.
Section #
Close Date
Start Date
Day/Shift
PALSR 1-2014
9/9/2013
10/8/2013
Tuesday, 'A' Shift
PALSR 2-2014
10/17/2013
11/18/2013
Monday, 'C' Shift

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Grand Rounds 0800-1200
Providers may attend multiple sessions
Section #
Close Date
Start Date
Day/Shift
GR 1-2014
8/25/13
9/25/13
Wednesday, 'C' Shift
GR 2-2014
9/16/2013
10/17/2013
Thursday, 'A' Shift
GR 3-2014
10/23/2013
11/23/13
Saturday, 'B' Shift

 

Section #
Close Date
Starrt Date
Day/Shift

8/25/13

9/26/13

Thursday A Shift
9/24/13
10/25/13
Friday C Shift
10/10/13
11/12/13
Tuesday C SHift
Blast Injuries/Bomb Tech
0800-1700 hours
 
Basic Multi-Lead EKG
(0800-1500)
Close Date
Start Date
Day/Shift
8/18/2013
9/18/2013
Wednesday 'B' Shift
9/11/2013
10/11/2013

Friday 'A' Shift
9/21/2013
10/21/2013
Monday 'A' Shift

 

 

 
last updated 4/29/2013 lrs

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