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MedStar Primary Academy

Join MedStar Primary Academy to gain expert knowledge in paramedic skills, pharmacology, ECG interpretation, and leadership abilities. Expect a supportive learning environment and the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.

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MedStar Primary Academy

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  1. MedStar Primary Academy What’s this all about? J. Carter, B.S., L.P.

  2. What should I have learned as a secondary? • Proper Driving • MAPSCO – City Layout • Hospital Locations • Radio Codes & Procedures • Areas of MedStar Coverage • Fire Department Locations • Post Locations

  3. What should I have learned as a secondary? Cont… • Location of equipment on the trucks • Run Sheet Documentation • MedStar System – Level Zero • Importance of proper billing documentation

  4. What should I learn in the Primary Academy? • Review / learn basic principles of medicine • Become proficient in reading 12-Lead ECG’s • Review pharmacology with emphasis on understanding the pharmacokinetics of the drugs • Demonstrate leadership abilities

  5. What should I learn in the Primary Academy? Cont… • Know the Protocols • Know CareFlight Criteria • Know and practice MCI Protocol

  6. Week One • Review basic Biology, Chemistry and Physics • Apply basic principles to System Approach to the Human Body • Neurological -- Musculoskeletal • Cardiovascular -- Immune • Respiratory -- Renal • Endocrine -- GI / GU

  7. Week Two • Pharmacology • 12-Lead ECG’s • Special Patients • Peds -- Neonates • Geriatrics -- OB/GYN • Environmental Emergencies • Respiratory Emergencies • MCI Protocols, Hazmat, Scene Management, Team Utilization

  8. What should MedStar expect from me? • Expert knowledge of Paramedic book knowledge and skills • Desire to learn • Have a vision of EMS and live up to it • Make a difference in the lives that you touch day to day

  9. What should I expect from MedStar? • Money, Money, Money • Ability to improve clinical knowledge through CE programs • Supervisors/Managers who are willing to listen and help • To be on the leading edge of pre-hospital emergency care

  10. Questions, Answers, Problems?

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