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BLS Programs HM1 Brian Politi TSgt Trina Myers HM2 Juan Vega

BLS Programs HM1 Brian Politi TSgt Trina Myers HM2 Juan Vega. Presenter Disclosure Information . TSgt Trina Myers BLS Brief FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: No relevant financial relationship exists. Presenter Disclosure Information . HM2 Juan Vega BLS Brief FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:

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BLS Programs HM1 Brian Politi TSgt Trina Myers HM2 Juan Vega

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  1. BLS Programs HM1 Brian Politi TSgt Trina Myers HM2 Juan Vega

  2. Presenter Disclosure Information • TSgt Trina Myers • BLS Brief • FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: • No relevant financial relationship exists

  3. Presenter Disclosure Information • HM2 Juan Vega • BLS Brief • FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: • No relevant financial relationship exists

  4. Presenter Disclosure Information • HM1 Brian Politi • BLS Brief • FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: • No relevant financial relationship exists

  5. MTN National Faculty • MAJ Michael Arnett, Army BLS • CDR Amy McBride, Navy BLS • TBA, Air Force BLS • CAPT Renee Joskow, USPHS BLS

  6. Program Resources • 2008 Military Training Network Handbook • Military Training Network Website www.usuhs.mil/mtn • Military Training Network Program Managers • Instructor/Student Handbooks • Admin Review Checklist/Course Monitoring form

  7. OVERVIEW • Follow-up from ECCU 2010 • Lessons and improvement moving forward • Common Discrepancies • Questions

  8. MTN Web Site • www.usuhs.mil/mtn • The website has been updated • Helpful Resources • Please check the site monthly to verify you have the most up to date forms

  9. REVIEW FROM ECCU 2010 • A Looking back

  10. PD Appointment Criteria • At least 2 yrs experience as a BLS instructor or have taught at least 4-8 courses, plus assist or teach an instructor course • Completed Core Instructor Course • Completed Science Update • Cannot be the same person as PA

  11. PD Appointment length • PD appointments are TS specific; length of appointment is two years • PD is recommended at the discretion of Unit Commander, signature authority resides with the MTN Director • Renewal/Replacement PD nomination packages should be sent 4-6 weeks prior to the incumbent’s renewal/departure • The PD must maintain a current/valid TSF Card

  12. PD Responsibilities • Implement and Manage TS’s program • Maintain appropriate numbers of current training resources • Responsible for security of cards and tests • Manage problems, disputes or concerns at local level, elevating as needed to MTN

  13. PD Responsibilities • Teach instructor/provider courses • Review instructor folders and appoint qualified TSF (no waivers unit level) • Monitor training site and satellite cadre • Review and sign PCRs • Annual and Semi-Annual Reports

  14. Program Director (PD) Nomination • Required items when submitting a new PD nomination: • PD nomination form • Curriculum Vitae • Copy of signed Instructor / TSF card (front & back) • Copy of Core Instructor Course certificate • Training Site Faculty (TSF) nomination form • Copy of Science Update

  15. Program Director Nomination

  16. Curriculum Vitae

  17. TSF Nomination

  18. Program Administrator Nomination • Send in the PA nomination form with the MTN appointed Program Director signature • Training Site should have a PA Orientation program in place, MTN Handbook pg 40 • PA Orientation date is required on nomination form • To change the PA, current MTN form should be received within 10 days of notice

  19. Program Administrator Resp. • PA and PD roles are similar, both implement and manage TS’s program • PA does not need to be a BLS-I, they need to be familiar with the program • PA and PD are a team that can not function without each other

  20. Program Administrator Nomination

  21. Annual/ Semi-Annual Reports • Due Dates • Semi-Annual Report: 31 March • Annual Report: 30 September • How to fill out • Website Power Point tutorial to assist you • Most common discrepancies • Incorrect Numbers • TSF/instructors ratios • Agendas • Delinquency policy

  22. MTN Delinquency Policy • < 15 Days – PA and/or PD is notified • 15-20 Senior Leadership is notified • 25-30 TS is placed in abeyance • 30-45 TS is terminated • Exceptions on case by case basis with prior coordination • Policy located on MTN website

  23. Annual Report • Annual Report contains; • Annual/Semi-Annual Report Form • Instructor List • Satellite List • Agendas

  24. Annual/Semi-Annual Reports • Ensure all forms are filled out completely and signed • (do not leave any blank spaces) • Early turn in of packets is highly encouraged; • Contact PM before submitting reports greater then 30 days early. • Packets submitted late are at risk for program abeyance

  25. Report Form

  26. POST COURSE REPORTS • A PCR should include: • PCR Cover Page • Course Grade Report • MTN Summary Course Evaluation form • Course Agenda • Copy of Instructor Candidate form for instructor classes • Renewal Checklist for any instructor renewing

  27. LEFT SIDE Teaching Activity/History MTN Curriculum Vitae for PD and TSF only Equipment Disinfection & Training Memorandum Additional licensures certificates Instructor Folders

  28. RIGHT SIDE MTN TSF & Program Director Appointment Form Instructor Renewal Checklist Instructor Monitoring Form(s) Instructor Candidate Form Copy of signed wallet card (front and back) Certificates or memorandum of training Instructor Folders

  29. LOOKING FORWARD • Let’s blaze a new frontier

  30. STRENGTH THRU MENTORSHIP • Strong Instructor cadre • Monitor instructors, all instructors need to be current with the updates and BLS-I cards to teach • Teach IAW AHA/MTN guidelines • TSF must meet all requirements before appointment at the local level • Monitor all new/renewing instructors before distributing BLS-I/TSF card

  31. STRENGTH THRU MENTORSHIP • BLS courses • Each student must have current textbooks • Maintain appropriate student/instructor, student/equipment ratio • Use current tests and skills sheets; remediate as necessary • Collect course evaluation from every student and review feedback for opportunities to improve

  32. STRENGTH THRU MENTORSHIP • Remediating students • Give unsuccessful students remediation and opportunity to review printed materials • Student is given alternate test/retry skills • If remediation is unsuccessful the student • Does not receive a card • Is required to attend another BLS class • All documentation will be maintained for 3 years

  33. STRENGTH THRU MENTORSHIP • Opportunities for renewal • HCP • 3 options • If not expired- attend a renewal course • Attend a full course • Become an instructor in discipline (HCP only)

  34. STRENGTH THRU MENTORSHIP • BLS-I and TSF • 2 options • Attend full BLS I course • Teach 4 courses/successful monitoring by PD/TSF • Plus meet other requirements as defined

  35. STRENGTH THRU MENTORSHIP • Deployed Personnel • MTN Handbook 2-26 • MTN Memo dated 30 JUN 2004 (can be found on the website) • Guidance on renewal/expiration dates • Member has 60 days upon return from the AOR

  36. ITEMS OF NOTE • Common discrepancies • Wrong forms • Missing items or incomplete • Lack of communication

  37. Key Points • Power Point tutorials, as well as other resources or on the MTN website • Follow AHA guidelines and use the MTN website and Handbook • Submit all nominations and reports by the deadline, complete and accurate to avoid delays • The lessons are only a snapshot, communication with your Program Managers is key

  38. Questions TSgt Trina Myers Navy/Marine Corps/Other BLS Program Manager Trina.myers@usuhs.edu HM1 Brian Politi Army BLS Program Manager Brian.politi@usuhs.edu HM2(FMF) Juan Vega Air Force BLS Program Manager Juan.vega@usuhs.edu Fax: 301-295-1717 E-mail: mtnreports@usuhs.edu

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