500 Emergency Medical Services

Question 1

It is the policy of the Midwest City Fire Department that all members whose duties include providing emergency medical services maintain a minimum of EMT-Basic certification and CPR.

Answer 1

500

Question 2

Online continuing education classes provided by the department will meet CAPCE accreditation requirements in order to satisfy NREMT Recertification

Answer 2

500

Question 3

All CPR and AED training provided by the Department shall be approved and monitored by the OSDH, which shall also approve any written and skills examinations required for course completion.

Answer 3

500

Question 4

The PCR should be completed as soon as possible after providing patient care. A brief written or electronic report must be given to the receiving hospital after the patient arrives and a completed PCR must be provided within 24 hours (OAC 310:641-15-22).

Answer 4

500

Question 5

An EMS evaluation, performed minimally by a qualified department member, may or may not be required for non-medical requests for assistance, such as “service calls” or “back-to-bed” requests.

Answer 5

500

Question 6

A valid Advance Directive must contain the date of its execution, the signature of the patient or of another adult in the patient’s name, and be signed by at least two adult witnesses to the signing.

Answer 6

500