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EMT-Basic. Skills include: Those defined in the DOT training criteria. Hours of training: 194. Licensure requirements: Passage of both state written and practical examination. License renewal requirements: 30 credits ongoing education or DOT refresher course.

Intermediate EMT. Skills include: DOT standards, including endotracheal intubation. Hours of training: 85. Licensure requirements: Passage of state written and practical examinations. License renewal requirements: 30 credits ongoing education or DOT refresher course.

Paramedic. Skills include: Those defined in the DOT 15-Module training criteria. Hours of training: 550. Licensure requirements: Pass state written and practical examinations. License renewal requirements: 45 ongoing education hours or DOT refresher course. Responsible certification agency. Department of Consumer & Industry Services. Physician involvement required at all levels.

State population. Approximately 9,200,000

Number of licensed ambulance vehicles (public and private) in the state. 1,230.

Percent of state population covered by 911. 93%.

Numbers of EMS personnel. Currently state-licensed Basic EMTs, 12,914; currently state-licensed Intermediate EMTs, 2,061; currently state-licensed Paramedics, 3,629. Medical First Responders Licensed, 13,052, in addition to those noted.

Numbers of EMS services. Total EMS services, 401; Volunteer, 191; Fire Department (volunteer and paid combined), 102; air ambulance, 6.

Application procedure for EMS/Paramedic Students

Admission to the Emergency Medical Service/Paramedic program is competitive, and there is no guarantee of admission. The top candidates are chosen in the spring preceding each fall entry date. Because of the nature of this program, applicants should meet these specific admission requirements in addition to the general admission requirements of the College:

1. Students are selected on the basis of:

a) academic coursework completed

b) ACT scores (when available)

c) a cumulative high school or college grade point average of at least 2.50.

2. An Application for Admission must be on file in the Admissions Office as well as a separate EMS/Paramedic Application with the college's Allied Health Department. All transcripts should be sent to and received by the Registrar at North Central prior to entry into the program.

3. Applicants should submit applications by December 31 of the year prior to anticipate fall entry.

4. Admission requirements reflect the College's commitment to equal opportunity and treatment of students.

5. The EMS/Paramedic program is very rigorous and demanding. A good state of physical and emotional health is necessary. Once accepted, students are required to:

* have a Medical History form completed by a physician;

* submit proof of a negative tuberculin test or negative chest x-ray (in case of positive skin test) annually;

* keep all required immunizations up to date (including Hepatitis B).All new applicants to North Central are assigned an EMS/Paramedic Program Advisor to ensure proper guidance for entry into the program.

Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services Division of Emergency Medical Services P.O. Box 30195 Lansing, MI 48909

License Renewal Cost

Medical First Responder (No fee required)

Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) $25.00 Fee; After expiration $75.00

Paramedic $25.00 Fee; After expiration, $75.00

Emergency Medical Services Instructor/ Coordinator $50.00 Fee, after expiration $150.00

Instructions

Above is your license renewal application. Before returning your renewal, the following must completed and/or attached to your application.

1. Please type or print legibly your name, social security number, date of birth, race, sex, county of residence, telephone number and complete mailing address in the spaces provided. Remove the attached ongoing education record form. It is to be used over your next licensure period.

2. Enclose a check or money order (payable to the State of Michigan) for the appropriate fee. Fees are non-refundable.

3. Medical First Responders (MFR), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), EMT-Specialist (EMT-S) -- Attach a copy of your current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation either "Course C" (American Heart) or BLS for the Professional Rescuer (Red Cross). Attach your completed original ongoing education record form or proof of completing the appropriate refresher training (current within the past three years).

4. Paramedics-- Attach your completed original ongoing education record form, or a copy of your certificate of refresher training (current within the past three years) and, if applicable, a copy of your valid ACLS card.

5. Emergency Medical Services Instructor- Coordinator (EMS I-C) -- Attach your completed original ongoing education record form, or a copy of your certificate of refresher training (current within the past three years) and a copy of your current BCLS or BLS Instructor card.

The Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services will not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or handicap.

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Medicine List

1.) Adenosin 5.) Atropine 9.) Calcium 13.) Dopamine 17.) Lidocain 21.) Naloxone

2.) Albutero 6.) Benadryl 10.) Charcoal 14.) Epinephr 18.) Magsul 22.) Nitrogly

3.) AMYLNIT 7.) Bicarb 11.) Dextrose 15.) Glucagon 19.) Midazol 23.) Thiamine

4.) ASPIRIN 8.) Bretyliu 12.) Diazepam 16.) Lasix 20.) Morphine

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Medical First Response Life Support (MFR) is the initial level of pre-hospital care in the EMS and is provided by a Medical First Responder at the emergency scene.

All Michigan Firefighters are now trained to this level, also a few Police Agencies.

Basic Life Support (BLS) is the primary level of pre-hospital care in the EMS system and is provided by EMT Basic Personnel at the emergency scene and/or in transport to a medical facility.

In Michigan a Basic EMT MUST be Partnered with a Paramedic

Limited Advance Life Support (LALS) is an enhanced level of pre-hospital care in the EMS system and is provided by EMT-Specialist personnel at the emergency scene and/or in transport to a medical facility.

In Michigan Some Police Departments run Police Emergency Programs as described on "Local EMS Page." Also there are a few LALS Agencies but this is the minority not the majority.

Advanced Life Support (ALS) is the most extensive pre-hospital care in the EMS system and is provided by EMT-Paramedic personnel at the emergency scene and/or in transport to a medical facility.

In the State of Michigan The Vast majority of Paramedic Service's (ALS) are run by Private Agencies, Volunteer Organizations. In the State of Michigan there are several County & Municipal ALS Agencies. The city of Detroit run's the largest EMS service in the State which operates through the Fire Department. Also the in the State of Michigan there are currently six Air Medical Helicopter Programs.

Michigan's Four Level of EMS Certification

FEE EXEMPTION REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY

MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL

Authority: Act179, P.A. 1990

In accordance with Act 179, P.A. 1990. Section 20908(10), I request an exemption from payment of the licensure or relicensure fee on the basis of my volunteer status with the agency named below.I understand as part of this exemption, I will act as a volunteer for the life support agency listed below, and the life support agent does not charge for its services. I understand that at such time that I cease to meet the definition of “volunteer” during the effective period of my license, I shall at that time pay the fee required under the Act.

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APRIL 23, 2008

THE CURRENT HOMELAND ALERT LEVEL IS:

DAVE'S EMS HEADQUARTER'S

MICHIGAN'S EMS SYSTEM

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MICHIGAN CAAS ACCREDITED AGENCIES

Adrian/Tecumseh, MI

Alliance Mobile Health, Inc

American Medical Response, Grand Rapids, MI

Belding Area Ambulance Service, Belding, MI

Huron Valley Ambulance, Ann Arbor, MI

Jackson Community Ambulance, Jackson, MI

Lapeer County EMS, Lapeer, MI

Lenawee Community Ambulance,

LifeCare Ambulance Service, Battle Creek, MI

Life EMS, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (ALL LOCATIONS)

Life EMS of Ionia County, Inc., Ionia, MI

Life EMS of Kalamazoo, Inc., Kalamazoo, MI

Life EMS of Lansing LLC, Lansing, MI

Life EMS of Newaygo County, MI

Medic 1 Ambulance, Benton Harbor, MI

Medstar Ambulance, Mt. Clemens, MI

Mobile Medical Response, Inc., Saginaw, MI

Patriot Ambulance Service, Flint MI (Notified by Kristin 4-16-08)

Pride Care Kalamazoo MI

Professional Med Team, Inc., Muskegon, MI

Rockford Ambulance, Rockford, MI

Tri-Hospital EMS, Port Huron, MI

ADDITIONAL DATA AND FILE'S CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLWING PAGES INFORMATION--LOCAL EMS SYSTEMS-MI EMS NEWS--ON THESE PAGES YOU WILL ALSO FIND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS ETC.

STATE OF MICHIGAN EMS TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS

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The State of Michigan's EMS Website can be found at The State of Michigan’s Family & Health Services. The address is