Faxton-St. Luke’s EMS Education will be accepting applications for the Advanced Standing Paramedic Program.  This program is designed for Allied Health professionals (MD’s, DO’s, RN’s and RT’s) as well as Critical Care Techs who would like to advance to the level of Paramedic.  Please Call Bill Perry, EMS Registrar at 315-624-4539 for your application.

Time is running out to get your award nominations in. (see the countdown clock above)We have received several photos for the display. Don’t be the only Midstate agency not showing off your organization at the banquet. Tickets are available at Resource or from Chris here at the Training Center.

EMS CHILD CASE REVIEW – Sue Cooper, Family Life Specialist will walk you through 2 separate and very different pediatric cases from a EMS perspective. Sue will also review development and EMS approach to pediatric patients. Child abuse/neglect and mandatory reporting will conclude the program. April 20, 6:00pm.You will receive 3 BLS CME hours for this program. Call Bill at 315-624-4539 to register.

Geriatric Lecture will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 at Verona Fire Dept. from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Email Bill at Bill@midstateems.dreamhosters.com

1ST PRIZE – $25
 

(and bragging rights)
 

All photos will be used to celebrate EMS in a special presentation
at the Annual Banquet which illustrates EMS – at its best!
 

Stills, action, people pictures….

All of which show images of EMS at any given minute. Please
no pictures displaying patient’s faces. Pictures that portray
camaraderie, compassion, training, empathy, teamwork, etc.

Submit photos by May 1st to vinny@midstateems.dreamhosters.com

Tickets are now available for the Great Midstate EMS banquet.We were able to hold the price the same as last year $15 ea. or a table of 8 for $100. You may purchase tickets from Chris during the day, by sending a SASE to 2521 Sunset Ave Utica NY 13502, or from your local Resource Operator. How about including your ticket request with those Award Nominations you are about to send?

Wednesday March 30, 2011

COCVAC HQ

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Open to all Providers at no charge.

No need to contact.

The Making a Difference “EMS Grand Rounds” Class will be held on April 6, 2011 at 6 PM. This Class will be held at the Training Center on Sunset Ave. Come and see how YOU the “Provider” can make a positive difference in someone’s life both at work and at home. This class is for both Experienced and new providers. This class will include a lecture and a round table discussion. You will receive 1.5 hours of CME credit for BLS and ALS. Registration will be closed at noon on April 5, 2011. Register at the “Class List and Reg” tab at the top of the page.

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Your Midstate Banquet committee met last week and the plans for this years banquet are coming together.  This year is shaping up to be a great event . As the count down clock shows time is running out to get your nominations in. This year’s DJ will be our very own Paramedic / Dispatcher Steve Ingersol. Something else we would like to do this year is put together a collection of EMS photos. We have a few but need lots more. So send us your photos. Anything EMS related . Show us your providers ,show us your quarters,your rigs,your agency in action doing training or just showing off. The more the better.E mail them to us at Midstate. Stay well !