1 BLS Programs HM 1 Brian Politi TSgt

1 BLS Programs HM 1 Brian Politi TSgt Trina Myers HM 2 Juan Vega

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

3 Presenter Disclosure Information • HM 2 Juan Vega • BLS Brief • FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: • No relevant financial relationship exists

4 Presenter Disclosure Information • HM 1 Brian Politi • BLS Brief • FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: • No relevant financial relationship exists

5 MTN National Faculty • • MAJ Michael Arnett, Army BLS CDR Amy Mc. Bride, 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

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

28 Instructor Folders 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

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 1. If not expired- attend a renewal course 2. Attend a full course 3. 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 HM 2(FMF) Juan Vega Air Force BLS Program Manager Juan. vega@usuhs. edu HM 1 Brian Politi Army BLS Program Manager Brian. politi@usuhs. edu Fax: 301 -295 -1717 E-mail: mtnreports@usuhs. edu