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MEDIC FIRST AID Basic, for Corrections and Law
Enforcement
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 Occupations
with specific hazards require specialized training to meet their occupational
needs. Corrections and law enforcement are such occupations. When it comes
to providing CPR and basic emergency care, officers face hazards that
must be addressed. EMP America is developing MEDIC FIRST AID Basic, for
Corrections and Law Enforcement to address those needs.
A panel of MEDIC FIRST AID Facilitators from
corrections and law enforcement assisted in the development of this special
version. In addition, a survey was sent to all corrections and law enforcement
Facilitators. Over one hundred surveys were completed and returned. The
information gathered was used to custom design the program and create
realistic scenarios.
Our cornerstone MEDIC FIRST AID Basic, Version
5.0 program was created in a template format so additional programs such
as this could be developed quickly to meet client's needs. Also, by using
the template, Facilitators will be able to teach the new programs without
additional training.
 The
most significant difference in providing emergency care by corrections
and law enforcement officers is in the initial approach to the patient.
For this reason a modified version of SETUP (scene assessment) was created
to minimize the risk for the officers. Whether dealing with a suspect
or inmate, the officers are working with a less healthy population that
has a greater incidence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), hepatitis,
and tuberculosis. Suspects may have contaminated needles hidden in their
clothing and inmates may have shanks, sharp stabbing/slashing instruments
fashioned out of a variety of materials. Suspects and inmates may create
diversions to "setup" officers to cause them harm or distract
them while they cause harm to others.
The new MEDIC FIRST AID Basic, for Corrections
and Law Enforcement will be available on January 31, 2002. We want to
thank the many agencies that have assisted with information and resources
to make the creation of this program possible. If you would like more
information on this exciting new program contact Client Services at (800)
800-7099 or (541) 344-7099 or email
us.
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New Bloodborne Pathogens Program
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 The
MEDIC FIRST AID Bloodborne Pathogens training program is currently being
updated. The latest edition will include new information on hepatitis
C and will reflect updated information from the Occupational Safety &
Health Administration (OSHA) standard.
Sheila Spears, R.N., a specialist in infectious diseases, lends her expertise to
explain to students how to reduce their risk from bloodborne pathogens.
The program focuses on the occupational first
aid provider and realistically portrays the exposure situations commonly
encountered. Scenes in the program's video include a warehouse worker
exposed to a splash of blood in the eye and a manufacturing employee who
provides first aid care to a bleeding coworker while minimizing her risk
of exposure.
Specific disease information includes hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and the
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Other program segments discuss exposure
control plans, recognizing the potential for exposure, using personal
protective equipment, engineering and work practice controls, housekeeping,
hepatitis B vaccination, steps to take when an exposure occurs, and communicating
hazards through signs and labels.
The updated Bloodborne Pathogens program is an excellent complement to MEDIC FIRST
AID Basic, Version 5.0. The system is designed so the video and materials for the
Facilitator and student share the same instructional design. This provides increased
flexibility for Facilitators wanting to combine both MFA Basic and Bloodborne Pathogens
training to meet OSHA requirements for occupational first aid and bloodborne pathogens
standards.
Contact Client Services for more detailed information
at (800) 800-7099 or (541) 344-7099 or email
us.
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Infant/Child Supplement to Basic, Version 5.0
Available Soon
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The MEDIC FIRST AID Basic, Version 5.0 program supplement dealing specifically
with the treatment of life-threatening events involving infants and children
will be available in January 2002.
This supplement will give providers the skills needed to respond to medical
emergencies involving infants (under one year) and children (from one
to eight years) until more advanced medical help arrives. The supplement
is intended to follow a MEDIC FIRST AID Basic class.
The infant and child rescue skills covered include:
Initial Assessment, Clearing a Foreign Body Airway Obstruction, Ventilations,
Rescue Breathing, Chest Compressions, and One-Rescuer CPR.
The Infant/Child Supplement presents new video
scenarios in school (Rescue Breathing, Choking Management) and recreational
settings (Initial Assessment, CPR). The video shows the appropriate skills
for both infant and child patients.
A separate Facilitator Guide accompanies the supplement.
The guide presents the Overviews, Demonstrations, Small Group Practices,
and Key Points for each topic. It also features eight Talk-Through Scenarios
for use in class and an appendix with additional helpful information and
materials.
For more information about the MEDIC FIRST AID
Infant/Child Supplement
email us, or call (800) 800-7099 or (541) 344-7099 for EMP Client
Services.
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New MEDIC FIRST AID Pediatric Program
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 The
newest version of the MEDIC FIRST AID Pediatric course is scheduled for
release April 1, 2002. The development team has started updating MEDIC
FIRST AID Pediatric to meet the Guidelines 2000 for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
and Emergency Cardiovascular Care; International Consensus on Science:
Circulation 2000: 102 (suppl); ©2000 American Heart Association, Inc.
Early in the development process an intense brainstorming
session helped outline new video scenarios. Some of this work has already
been completed since new scenarios videotaped for the Infant/Child Supplement
will also be used in the Pediatric program.
Until the new program can be completed, Pediatric
Facilitators should consider using the Infant/Child Supplement to complement
the previous MEDIC FIRST AID Pediatric course or the MEDIC FIRST AID Basic,
Version 5.0 program.
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Time to Update to MEDIC FIRST AID® Basic, Version
5.0!
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MEDIC FIRST AID Basic training programs have been
completely updated. As of January 1, 2002, EMP America will no longer
support MEDIC FIRST AID Basic, Mark III or Basic, Mark IV.
In order to maintain your status as a MEDIC FIRST
AID Facilitator you must update to MEDIC FIRST AID Basic, Version 5.0
now.
The updating of the Basic program was needed in order
to respond to changes in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency
Cardiovascular Care (ECC)) guidelines. New first aid guidelines from the National
Guidelines for First Aid Training in Occupational Settings are also reflected in
the new program.
MEDIC FIRST AID Basic, Version 5.0 also offers increased
flexibility by giving you more course options. A strong core program containing
the essential knowledge and skills required by a first aid provider can now be
enriched with additional specific first aid topics. Supplements in AED, Emergency
Oxygen, Infant and Child Emergencies, and Bloodborne Pathogens are available to
meet various training needs and regulatory requirements.
Support materials for the new Basic program are now even
easier to use for students and Facilitators. New tools such as retraining scenarios
and a challenge option give you greater ability to adapt the program to meet students'
needs.
Update training options vary depending on whether
you are updating from Mark III or from Mark IV. Update Sessions are available
as well as a self-study course. Call Client Services at (800) 800-7099
or (541) 344-7099 to purchase an Instructor Update Kit, item #1629. If
you're a Trainer, order item #1630.
If you have questions concerning your options, call Client
Services to discuss how we can meet your training needs and update your Facilitator
status today.
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Don't Forget to Send Your Update Package to EMP!
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MEDIC FIRST AID will no longer support Mark III
and Mark IV beginning Jan. 1, 2002. Many Facilitators have purchased the
appropriate Update Kit but have not returned the required administrative
paperwork.
In order to complete the update process, please send your update application,
Facilitator Self-Study Guide Answer Sheet, and other required material
to EMP America, 500 S. Danebo Ave. Eugene, OR 97402.
We are not able to complete the update process without the appropriate
paperwork. If you have any questions, please contact Client Services between
7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PST at (800) 800-7099 or visit http://www.medicfirstaid.com/training/programs/prog_update.asp
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