Pilot Recertification Program Core 8: Pre-Course Study Recommendations This core session is designed to reinforce concepts that you should already be familiary with as well as new, "expanded scope" methodologies. In the time that the session encompasses, we will briefly cover the topics; please review and be prepared to discuss the following concepts before coming to class.

Section One - Medical Incident Command

• Resources:
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_bledsoe_essentials_1/0,6522,512442-,00.htm
• Explain the need for EMS incident command at mass casualty incidents
• Describe the potential elements of the scene size-up at an MCI
• Describe the functional components of a command system
• Define the sectors at an MCI and their function
• Describe the reasoning behind frequent training and practive of a disaster plan
• List the signs of critical stress
• Describe the START triage system
• Describe techniques for allocating patients to hospitals
• Describe the role of an on-scene physician at an MCI

Section Two - Rescue Awareness and Operations

• Resources:
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_bledsoe_essentials_1/0,6522,512422-,00.htm
• Define the terms: rescue, extrication, disentanglement, and PPE
• Describe the phases of a rescue operation and the role of the EMT in eachphase
• Describe the locations at which you would find tempered safety glass in a vehicle
• Describe the use of apparatus placement and the use of headlights, scene lights, etc., to illuminate a scene
• Explain the different types of litters used during a rescue
• Define low-angle rescue, high-angle rescue, belay,. rappel, and scrambling

Section Three - Ambulance Operations and Helicopter Ground Safety

• Resources:
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_bledsoe_essentials_1/0,6522,512422-,00.html (Part 1)
  • http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_limmer_emergencycare_10/0,9043,1283216-,00.html
• Explain the medical and non-medical equipment required to respond to a call
• Define the portions of NYS law which apply to vehicle specs and stocking levels
• List all phases of an ambulance call
• Link contributing factors to unsafe driving
• Summarize the importance of preparing the ambulance for the next call
• Describe the method for calling for air-medical support
• Describe the criteria for calling for air-medical support
• Describe the danger zones around the aircraft
• Describe the landing field required for a helicopter
• Describe the method for approaching a helicopter