PARAMEDIC STUDENT INTERN
Please call to verify that a completed and signed contract between the paramedic training program and the ALS provider interning the student is on file
with the EMS Agency prior to beginning internship. If a contract cannot be verified proof of insurance coverage must be provided by the student intern.
Candidates for internship in San Luis Obispo County shall demonstrate eligibility and shall apply in person to the EMS Agency. Candidates shall complete
the EMS Agency student intern application accompanied by the following items:
All internship candidates are required to successfully pass a supervised internship as specified in Title 22 and complete local policy requirements. Interns
are required to have the following items documented and reported to the EMS Agency upon completion of internship:
Candidates shall leave sufficient time for processing applications. The San Luis Obispo County EMS Agency may require up to fourteen calendar days to
process completed applications.
PARAMEDIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Paramedic Accreditation Policy #302.1
Paramedic Reaccreditation Policy #302.2
ALS Protocols and Drug Formulary
Please call to verify that a completed and signed contract between the paramedic training program and the ALS provider interning the student is on file
with the EMS Agency prior to beginning internship. If a contract cannot be verified proof of insurance coverage must be provided by the student intern.
Candidates for internship in San Luis Obispo County shall demonstrate eligibility and shall apply in person to the EMS Agency. Candidates shall complete
the EMS Agency student intern application accompanied by the following items:
- Proof of eligibility for internship signed by the paramedic program director.
- A letter from the San Luis Obispo County ALS provider accepting intern.
- Possess valid government issued photo identification.
- Current CPR certification
- Current ACLS certification'
- Current EMT certification issued within the State of California.
All internship candidates are required to successfully pass a supervised internship as specified in Title 22 and complete local policy requirements. Interns
are required to have the following items documented and reported to the EMS Agency upon completion of internship:
- A San Luis Obispo County Field Training Officer (FTO) conducted orientation to the San Luis Obispo County EMS system policies and protocols.
- Demonstration to FTO of all San Luis Obispo County expanded scope of practice skills and procedures.
- Pass an FTO administered EMS Agency competency-based written examination to test their knowledge of local EMT-P optional scope of practice
and protocols with a score of 80% or better.
Candidates shall leave sufficient time for processing applications. The San Luis Obispo County EMS Agency may require up to fourteen calendar days to
process completed applications.
PARAMEDIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Paramedic Accreditation Policy #302.1
Paramedic Reaccreditation Policy #302.2
ALS Protocols and Drug Formulary
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| 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~ Phone: 805.788.2511 ~ Fax: 805.788.2517 ~ Hours: Monday - Friday ~ 8:00 a.m to 5 p.m. |
* Effective 7/01/2011 Reaccreditation can now be done via email, fax or mail. See maintaining accreditation below.
INITIAL ACCREDITATION
Requirements:
Sample Employer Letter
Requirements:
 | Possess a current and valid California Paramedic License | |
| Be employed as a Paramedic with a designated ALS service | |
| provider in San Luis Obispo County. |
| Possess a current and valid CPR card, according to the | |
| standards of the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or EMS Agency approved provider. | ||
| Possess a current and valid ACLS card issued by the American | |
| Heart Association or EMS Agency approved provider. | ||
| Successfully complete the San Luis Obispo County EMS | |
| Orientation and Optional Scope Skills Session provided by the provider agency and approved by the EMS Agency. | ||
| Complete a supervised field evaluation. | |
| Complete a San Luis Obispo County Paramedic Accreditation | |
| Application | ||
| Possess valid government photo identification. | |
| Pay the established non-refundable accreditation fee. | |
Accreditation to practice in San Luis Obispo County shall be continuous
as long as:
as long as:
- State Paramedic License is maintained.
- Employment as a Paramedic with a designated San Luis Obispo
County ALS service provider is maintained. Sample Employer
Letter - A current and valid APR card and verification of skills competency
is completed every two years. - Complete a San Luis Obispo County Accreditation Application
- Attendance of 6 San Luis Obispo County Base Hospital Meetings
during the predceeding 2 years. - Completion of a minimum of two (2) intubations every six months (8
during the two year accreditation period). - Documentation that the above requirements to maintain
accreditation have been met must be submitted, by email, fax, mail
or in person with an application prior to expiration of the
Paramedic's license.
| © SLO County EMS Agency 2011, 2012 Last updated 05/16/2012 |