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February 2, 2012 - Training opportunity: Disaster Preparedness for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations

The Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) will be presenting a FREE 2-day Disaster Preparedness for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations within the Community Infrastructure course on October 31 and November 1, 2012. The San Joaquin County EMS Agency, in cooperation with Dameron Hospital, will be hosting this course designed for healthcare personnel who are responsible for ensuring the resiliency of healthcare services during disasters. Additional information can be found on our Emergency Preparedness Training page.

February 1, 2012 - EMT and AEMT Regulations open for Public Comment

The EMS Authority is proposing to amend California Code of Regulations, Division 9, Title 22, Chapter 2: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Chapter 3: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Advanced EMT). The public comment ends at 5:00 pm on February 15, 2012. Click to view the memorandum from the California EMS Authority. Visit the California EMS Authority website public comment page.

January 26, 2012 - Welcome Institute of Technology

San Joaquin County EMS Agency is pleased to announce that the Institute of Technology has been approved to provide EMT Training in San Joaquin County. Institute of Technology is located at 1777 E. Hammer Lane, Stockton, CA 95210. Additional information can be found on the Training Programs page of our website.

January 23, 2012 - EMS Office Closure

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

January 23, 2012 - Revocation of Training Program Approval

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency is revoking all EMS training program approvals for Emergency Responders Academy of Learning, Inc. (ERAL) effective March 13, 2012. This action was taken due to ERALs failure to achieve CAAHEP accreditation as required by the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Chapter 4, Section 100148(c).

January 23, 2012 - Revised Policies

Revised policies effective February 1, 2012, have been posted on the Policies page. Please take time to read all Policies and become aware of all the changes. If you have any questions, please contact Rick Jones at (209) 468-6818 or by email at rrjones@sjgov.org.

January 23, 2012 - 2012 EMS Policy Update Memorandum

Click here for the memorandum that clarifies the process that will be used to roll out the recently updated and new policies made effective January 1, 2012. Please read, post, and share this memorandum with ALL EMS personnel, base hospital personnel and emergency department personnel.

January 6, 2012 - EMT and AEMT Regulations open for Public Comment

The EMS Authority is proposing to amend California Code of Regulations, Division 9, Title 22, Chapter 2: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Chapter 3: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Advanced EMT). The public comment ends at 5:00 pm on January 12, 2012. Click to view the memorandum from the California EMS Authority. Visit the California EMS Authority website public comment page.

January 6, 2012 - Holiday Office Closure

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Monday, January 16, 2012. The office will re-open with normal office hours Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

January 3, 2012 - Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) for First Responders with Med-Plus Course

California Emergency Medical Services Authority will be presenting Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) for First Responders with Med-Plus Course on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, from 8am to 5pm at San Joaquin General Hospital in Conference Room 1A/1B. This course was developed specifically for medical responders under the direction of EMSA to improve awareness, notification, coordination, response, and recovery. Please click here for the flyer. This course is being offered at no cost to participants. Up to eight (8) hours of instructor-based EMS CE will be offered. CA EMS CE provided by the EMS Authority 94-0001. Click here to register.

December 30, 2011 - New and Revised Policies

New and revised policies effective January 1, 2012, have been posted on the policies page. Click here for the memorandum which lists policies that have been added, updated, or deleted. Please take time to read all policies and become aware of all the changes. If you have any questions, please contact Rick Jones at (209) 468-6818 or by email at: rrjones@sjgov.org.

December 28, 2011 - EMS Office Closure

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2012 and will resume normal business hours the following day.

December 22, 2011 - New PAO & PSR Study Guide

A new PAO/PSR study guide has been added to the website on the continuing education opportunities page. This is a pilot program and we look forward to your feedback. This learning platform will be improved with graphics and details as time permits. This study guide is subject to change; therefore, it is highly recommended to complete it within 2 weeks of your scheduled PAO/PSR course. For a direct link, click here.

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