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Make sure that your intravenous fluids and drugs are being kept climate controlled. Even a modest temperature decrease can certainly place certain patient populations at risk of hypothermia such as those patients at the extremes of age. Those patients with underlying medical problems can also be at risk of hypothermia.  \nMake sure you are doing your part to prevent hypothermia such as covering patients and making sure your transport vehicles are warmed. I would also encourage all EMSP to be cognizant of the fact that they too can suffer cold injuries while performing EMS activities. Take care of yourself as well.  \nAs always I certainly appreciate your dedication to providing the very best care possible to the citizens and visitors of our state.  \nWilliam E. Crawford, MD, FACEP State EMS Medical Director  \nLicensure and Education Information  \n􀁸 All EMS students must be licensed by the State of Alabama at the previous level.  \n􀁸 Please remember the requirements as stated in the EMS Rules document under 420- 2-1-.11 Licensed Provider Service Staffing License Provider Services shall not allow EMSP to respond to a medical emergency with the intent to treat or transport a patient unless the EMSP are clean and appropriately dressed and wearing photo identification with the level of license, license number, and name of EMSP visible. The photo identification shall be displayed at all times unless extenuating circumstances prevent the photo identification from being available.  \n2014 License Renewal Requirements  \n􀁸 A New/Current photo (services should upload new photo through Web Management)  \n􀁸 A current completed application  \n􀁸 National Registry card (if applicable)  \n􀁸 Alabama Full Protocol Certificate (Skills and Scenarios) Current Edition  \n􀁸 Alabama Protocol Update certificate  \n􀁸 A copy of your TYPED (appropriate) CPR card  \n􀁸 Walk-ins WILL NOT be processed during the license renewal period. Applications are processed on a first come-first served basis.  \nAmbulance Driver Qualifications  \nThe requirements for all ambulance drivers are: a valid drivers’ license, a current EVOC from an approved EMS course, a current approved CPR course, and a certificate of completion of an approved Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course, or be a previously licensed EMSP. All EMSPs who drive an ambulance must maintain an initial approved EVOC course and a refresher every two (2) years. Alabama EVOC is still a requirement; you MUST have a current EVOC certificate in your personnel file.  \nEmergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course  \nThe following are approved EMR Courses:  \n􀁸 EMS approved courses offered through your regional office, or  \n􀁸 A course approved by the Alabama Fire College which should include the Emergency Care Provider Course.  \nTransition Courses  \nThe National Registry website indicates that all EMSPs need to complete a transition course to re-certify. The OEMS has determined that Alabama EMSPs will NOT have to take a transition course. The National Registry renewal application will ask “have you transitioned?” All EMSPs should respond “yes” to this question. This transition is in name only and all EMSPs should disregard any request to submit transition paperwork to the National Registry.  \nTraining Officers Register Your Agency (the employer) on the NREMT Website!  \nOnline re-certification allows:  \n􀁸 Certified EMS providers to document their continuing education using the NREMT website  \n􀁸 You to monitor the progress of their continuing education  \n􀁸 You to enter continuing education documentation for all providers at your agency  \n􀁸 Electronic verification of continuing education and skills.  \nPersons authorized to serve as a Training Officer by their employer (service) should register their agency on the NREMT website by follow","cbCaij48VKuMteQf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij48VKuMteQf","pdf",203264,"English","# Update from the Office of EMS\n## From the State EMS Medical Director\n## Licensure and Education Information\n## 2014 License Renewal Requirements\n## Ambulance Driver Qualifications\n## Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Course\n## Transition Courses\n## Training Officers: Register Your Agency\n## National Registry Continuing Education\n## Protocol Verification","[{\"question\":\"Why are EMS providers reminded about climate control during colder weather?\",\"answer\":\"Cold conditions can increase risk of hypothermia, especially for patients at the extremes of age and those with underlying medical problems. Climate control helps prevent adverse temperature effects on intravenous fluids and drugs.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key requirements for 2014 EMS license renewal?\",\"answer\":\"Renewal requires a new/current photo, a completed application, a National Registry card when applicable, current Alabama Full Protocol Certificate and protocol update certificate, a typed CPR card copy, and applications are not processed as walk-ins during the renewal period.\"},{\"question\":\"Do Alabama EMSPs need to complete a transition course for National Registry recertification?\",\"answer\":\"Alabama EMSPs are not required to take a transition course. When the application asks whether they have transitioned, EMSPs should respond “yes” and disregard requests to submit transition paperwork to the National Registry.\"}]","Update from the Office of EMS - Volume XIV - Issue 4 - Cold Weather Safety Reminder | PDF",1790211564,18]