BLS Programs

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• BLS Programs
• HM1 Brian Politi
• TSgt Trina Myers
• HM2 Juan Vega

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Presenter Disclosure Information

• TSgt Trina Myers
• BLS Brief
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
• No relevant financial relationship exists

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Presenter Disclosure Information

• HM2 Juan Vega
• BLS Brief
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
• No relevant financial relationship exists

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Presenter Disclosure Information

• HM1 Brian Politi
• BLS Brief
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
• No relevant financial relationship exists

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MTN National Faculty

• MAJ Michael Arnett, Army BLS
• CDR Amy McBride, Navy BLS
• TBA, Air Force BLS
• CAPT Renee Joskow, USPHS BLS

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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

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OVERVIEW

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

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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

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REVIEW FROM ECCU 2010

• A Looking back

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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

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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 incumbents
  renewal/departure
• The PD must maintain a current/valid TSF Card

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PD Responsibilities

• Implement and Manage TSs 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

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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

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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

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Program Director Nomination
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Curriculum Vitae
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TSF Nomination
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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

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Program Administrator Resp.

• PA and PD roles are similar, both implement and
  manage TSs 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

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Program Administrator Nomination
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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

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MTN Delinquency Policy

• lt 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

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Annual Report

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

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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

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• Report Form

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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

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Instructor Folders

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

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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

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LOOKING FORWARD

• Lets blaze a new frontier

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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ITEMS OF NOTE

• Common discrepancies
• Wrong forms
• Missing items or incomplete
• Lack of communication

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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

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Questions
TSgt Trina Myers Navy/Marine Corps/Other BLS
Program Manager Trina.myers_at_usuhs.edu
HM1 Brian Politi Army BLS Program
Manager Brian.politi_at_usuhs.edu
HM2(FMF) Juan Vega Air Force BLS Program
Manager Juan.vega_at_usuhs.edu
Fax [phone] E-mail mtnreports_at_usuhs.edu