EMS To provide approved, accredited Emergency Medical Service courses (Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, and Emergency Medical Responder). Our programs are designed to meet the need of EMS providers, locally and nationally, with well trained, employable, Nationally Certified Paramedics and EMT's. ALH To provide quality opportunities in Allied Health entry level courses for students exploring the field of medical care.
Emergency Medical Responder - EMR The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Responder is to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. Emergency Medical Responders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response. Emergency Medical Responders perform basic interventions with minimal equipment. Emergency Medical Technician - EMT The primary focus of the Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Paramedic The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system.
Accreditation Fees for EMS
Site visits are required every 5 years to stay accredited with the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP) as a Paramedic training facility. The complete cost encured by the out of state evaluators is passed on to the institution. Without this accreditation we would cease to produce students that are eligible to be certification and licensure as Paramedics.
4 Portable Suction Units
Airway control is a high priority in EMS training. We were able to replace our old and barely working units with the actual equipment they will use in the field and optimizing their training to be redy to perform airway clearing amneuvers.
Crisis Simulating Manikin w/ Interactive EKG and Advanced Airway Management
This mult-use manikin allows simulated patient care in ways that we are not able to on a live subject. Incerting tubes and chest compressions are just two benefits provided by this manikin.
ALS iSimulate EKG monitor
Using i Pads and a computer program this is an EKG monitor / defibrillator simulator that our paramedic students train with to perform diagnostics and treatment of patients experiencing a cardiac event such as a heart myocardial infarct on sudden cardiac death. As these are two of the most common causes of death in the US the paramedic students need to be well acquanted with rhythm recognition and subsequent treatment to facilitate meaningful intervention.
Breath sounds simulating stethosope
Using an i Pad and computer program linked to a stethoscope that simulates varios lung and heart sounds used in diagnosing a patient's condition and course of treatment
Training modules and software for high fidelity manikin
Packaged scenarios that our EMS students can participate in giving them a predetermined practice session that they ca use as practice before working on live patients in the clinic or on the ambulance.
We are focused on the new standards of documenting and reporting laid out by our accrediting body the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Every Paramedic educational program is required to participate in a comprehensive review every five years. A comprehensive review is a detailed review and evaluation of the program, which can take up to two years to complete.
The goal being improvement in the administration of the paramedic program and paramedic education by avoiding costly and time-consuming mistakes, work efficiently, and eliminate frustrating roadblocks.
Strategy 1 - Travel
Increase in Travel - Regular Budget.
Travel augmentation is necessary to off set the cost of our faculty traveling to the various clinic sites and ambulance stations throughout Butte and Shasta Counties. To meet required training statutes, students must have clinic and ambulance internships to complete their training. Travel to oversee students "in the field" is required on an almost daily basis throughout the Winter and Spring sessions. The most labor intensive students are the Paramedic students, up to 20 each Winter/Spring. In addition, there are about 150 EMT students year round that require site supervision as well. We currently do not have the budget to compensate our faculty for the travel they put in. This is a violation of State labor law.
I am requesting an annual augmentation of $2000 to cover our travel expenses, Currently, the District provides $345.
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Strategy 2 - Dues, Memberships and Accreditation Funding
Institutional fees that pay for our program accreditation
55300 – Dues and Membership
Current ongoing annual expenses: $550 – CoAEMSP Annual Institution Fee
$1,700 – CoAEMSP Annual Accreditation Fee
$450 – CAAHEP Annual Institution Fee
$250 – Oroville Hospital Annual Site Fee
Total ongoing annual Dues and Memberships is $2950. Currently the District is only providing $1,450. We need to request a $2,000 increase in this budget for annual dues.
Strategy 3 - Institutionalize Program Assistant Position
Our Allied Health Programs and Services Program Assistant salary is currently grant funded position. We would like to see this returned to a district funded position.
Our Program Assistant is crucial to the clerical support of our programs and requires long term stability.
Our Allied Health Programs and Services Program Assistant salary is currently grant funded position. We would like to see this moved to a district funded position. The amount requested is $58,650 to cover salary and benefits on an annual basis.
Strategy 4 - Professional Development
Professional Development Funds
We currently do not have funds budgeted for Professional Development. Conferences, Nat'l Association of EMS Educator seminars, EMS training, product and equipment conventions etc
Strategy 5 - Birthing Simulators
Mama Natalie Complete birthing simulator, Placenta w/umbilical cord, blood concentratre, neo-natal suctioj, fetal stethoscope, fluid collection tray and drain, and neo-natal baby
Our EMT and Paramedic students need a realistic birthing simulator to prepare them for delivery in the field. It's been difficult to find a realitic simulator. This is reasonably priced while being accurate and life like (ex: bleeding and fluid explusion)
Strategy 6 - Adding Allied Health Programs
We would like to explore the possibility of expanding our Allied Health courses into Program level pathways to a career in the health care field such as Tobacco Cessation, Medical Scribe, Medical Assistant and various positions in Public Healthcare administration. Funding for reassign time to develop and market these programs.
There is a growing need for ancillary positions in the health care field such as Medical Scribe, Medical Assistant as well as positions in Public Health Administration. This could be an attractive package of programs that would increase student enrollment while addressing a growing need in the field.
Strategy 7 - Tobacco Cessation Certification
One of the classes we're proposing is Tobacco Cessation. Our instructor needs to renew her certification. $1500 covers the cost of the training program, national registry application, and the certifying exam.
This certification will allow our instructor to offer classes at Butte to provide tobacco cessation training courses to health care providers in the field and also current or fututure students entering the work force as a health care provider.
Strategy 8 - Non-Clinical EKG Monitor/ Defibrillator
EKG Monitor / defibrillator is an essential diagnostic / treatment tool that Paramedics use to detect and monitor life threatening heart rhythms as well as administering an electrical shock to reset the electrical state of the heart so that it may beat to a rhythm controlled by its own natural pacemaker cells.
This essential paramedic tool will allow us to replicate various heart rhythms to train our students to read and interpet EKGs in the field. This skill is one of the few prehospital diagnostic tools we have to determine whether a patient is having a heart attack. Our current of monitor / defibrillators becoming obsolete in regards to what the students will use in the frield. Further the manufactuer is discontiuing product and maintenance support of our current well aged monitor/ defibrillators which will then make it impossible to repair or replace what we have.
Strategy 9 - Simulation Stethoscope
This simulator stethoscope once placed on the body, activates a sensor that triggers the sound file which the instructor has selected and the student hears the sounds through the stethoscope.
When the student removes the stethoscope, the sounds stops. The stethoscope is completely wireless, automatically calibrated and receives stethoscope sounds from the device at a range of up to 10 meters (30 feet). System comes packaged with device and app, including multiple different heart, lung and bowel sounds.
Replicating lung and heart sounds is difficult and just about impossible in an EMS field scenario. Traditionally we've had to use a specific sound generating manikin that is different than the patient the student was practicing on. This simulator stethoscope allows the sounds to be portable and directly linked to the patient without having to use other devices, thereby creating a more realitic scenario.
Strategy 10 - Stop the Bleed Training & Kits
Bleeding control training kit (1) $950 ea
The following components are packaged in a hard plastic case.
and multi patient kits (5) $650 ea containing
Bag includes 8 Personal Kits containing:
Bleeding control training and bleeding control kits for Butte College. We propose to train the faculty and staff in bleeding control and distribute the kits throughout the college in the event of an active shooter or other mass casualty incident.
No one expects to encounter a bleeding emergency, but in case we do, will we be prepared?
These bleeding control products were developed and approved by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The ACS Committee on Trauma, and the Hartford Consensus – founders of www.bleedingcontrol.org, along with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and other recognized emergency response organizations. These Bleeding Control Kits® will provide you with the tools and information you need to act quickly to stop bleeding and save a life. The tourniquets and hemostatic dressings in these kits are the primary products and same technology the Department of Defense has tested and approved for use by all U.S. military forces.
Strategy 11 - Electrical outlets in AHPS 239
Add several electrical outlets in AHPS 239. Originally designed as a storage room, AHPS 239 was never adequately plumbed with normal elecrical outlets.
As our program increasingly relies on simulation, the electrical wall plug becomes more important to keep these devices charged or just having the devics run off AC.
Strategy 12 - AED w/ training feedback device
ZOLL AED 3 BLS EMS/ FIRE Package. includes: Product
Documentation, ZOLL AED 3 Battery Pack, Carry Case,
CPR Stat padz, Pedi padz II.
By January 31, 2019, the AHA will require the use of an instrumented directive feedback device or manikin in all AHA courses that teach the skills of adult CPR. This requirement will impact AHA BLS, ACLS, ACLS for Experienced Providers, and Heartsaver® Courses.
Strategy 13 - Auto Pulse System (Automated CPR Machine)
AutoPulse® System with Pass Thru - Generates
consistent and uninterrupted chest compressions, offering
improved blood flow during cardiac arrest. Includes
Backboard, User Guide, Quick Reference Guide, Shoulder
Restraints, Backboard Cable Ties, Head Immobilizer, Grip
Strips, In-service Training DVD, and one year warranty.
Automated CPR devices are becoming more common in the field and there is a good chance our Paramedic and EMT graduates will encorporate them in the care they provide for cardiac arrest in the prehospital seting.
Strategy 14 - Ambulance
Repainting our ambulance with Butte College EMS Training emblems / logos
We need to repaint our current ambulance with the college colors and logo as it is a recognizable brand that promotes our program as well as the college's connection to the community.
Strategy 15 - Slishman Traction Splints
Specialized splint for femur fractures
This is the latest version of femur fracture splints. The industry is moving toward this immobilizing device as the new standard of care. We currently have none.
Strategy 16 - Pediatric Response Bags
Paramedic care kit specifically designed for assessment, care and treatment for the peditric patient. These kits will contain all assessment and emergency care supplies and equipment needed for training our students. We like 4
Paramedic care kit specifically designed for assessment, care and treatment for the peditric patient. These kits will contain all assessment and emergency care supplies and equipment needed for training our students. Right now we piecemeal our equipment together and there isn't enough for all the students so we are deficient in our ability to properly prepair are students for pediatric patients
Strategy 17 - Patient Simulation Manikin
We need multi-use manikin for simulated patient care. This "low tech" durable manikin would be suitable for Paramedic, EMT and EMR training. It combined a life size patient with airway training capabilities.
Strategy 18 - Skyway Center Remodel
Our request is to allocate and remodel space in the Skyway Center for EMS (and Respiratory Care). Both programs would benefit greatly from the increase in space the Skyway Ctr could provide. In addition, this would allow other Departments still in AHPS (especially Nursing) to expand and utilize our vacated space (small as it is) for their program training requirements.
We have outgrown the space allotted to us in the AHPS building. Given the number and variety of programs and courses AHPS attempts to accomodate there is a desparate need for space, both classroom and breakout rooms for skill and scenario training. We need to maximize the time available we have with our students in class. Added space would greatly help in this. Specifically, this space would allow for smaller group training and more specific and realistic enviroments in which to train.
Strategy 19 - Oxygen cylinders and Oxygen
10 "D" tank cylinders and more oxygen refilling
With 5 EMT classes, 2 EMR, 2 CPR and one year long Paramedic class we go thru a lot of oxygen. We'd like one time funding for 10 more "D" tanks ($75 ea) and ongoing increase of funding ($700) to keep them filled
We are going to need more classroom space as our Program grows.
In addition, we anticipate the new Paramedic testing process to require dedicated space for simulations. The simulation manikins are very expensive and should be stored and used in a secure site to insure their safety and longevity of use.
Perkins Funding when avaiable
| Original Priority | Program, Unit, Area | Resource Type | Account Number | Object Code | One Time Augment | Ongoing Augment |
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| 1 | EMS | Facilities | 11-000-519-1-125000 | 56100 | $5,500,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Skyway Center Remodel | Our request is to allocate and remodel space in the Skyway Center for EMS (and Respiratory Care). Both programs would benefit greatly from the increase in space the Skyway Ctr could provide. In addition, this would allow other Departments still in AHPS (especially Nursing) to expand and utilize our vacated space (small as it is) for their program training requirements. We have outgrown the space allotted to us in the AHPS building. Given the number and variety of programs and courses AHPS attempts to accommodate there is a desperate need for space, both classroom and breakout rooms for skill and scenario training. We need to maximize the time available we have with our students in class. Added space would greatly help in this. Specifically, this space would allow for smaller group training and more specific and realistic environments in which to train. |
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| 2 | EMS | Equipment | 11-000-519-1-125000 | 56410 | $12,710.00 | $0.00 |
| AED w/ training feedback device | By January 31, 2019, the AHA will require the use of an instrumented directive feedback device or manikin in all AHA courses that teach the skills of adult CPR. This requirement will impact AHA BLS, ACLS, ACLS for Experienced Providers, and Heartsaver® Courses. This device can operate as a function AED as well as a training unit. We'd like 4 ($3182 ea) |
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| 3 | EMS | Equipment | 11-000-519-1-25000 | 56610 | $28,700.00 | $0.00 |
| Non-Clinical EKG Monitor/ Defibrillator | EKG Monitor / defibrillator is an essential diagnostic / treatment tool that Paramedics use to detect and monitor life threatening heart rhythms as well as administering an electrical shock to reset the electrical state of the heart so that it may beat to a rhythm controlled by its own natural pacemaker cells. This essential paramedic tool will allow us to replicate various heart rhythms to train our students to read and interpet EKGs in the field. This skill is one of the few prehospital diagnostic tools we have to determine whether a patient is having a heart attack. Our current of monitor / defibrillators becoming obsolete in regards to what the students will use in the frield. Further the manufactuer is discontiuing product and maintenance support of our current well aged monitor/ defibrillators which will then make it impossible to repair or replace what we have. |
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| 4 | EMS ALH | Operating Expenses | 11-000-519-1-125000 | 54300 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Oxygen cylinders and refill Oxygen | With 5 EMT classes, 2 EMR, 2 CPR and one year long Paramedic class we go thru a lot of oxygen. We'd like one time funding for 10 more "D" tanks and ongoing increase of funding ($1000) to keep them filled |
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| 5 | EMS | Equipment | 11-000-519-1-125000 | 54300 | $2,400.00 | $0.00 |
| Pediatric Response Bags | Paramedic care kit specifically designed for assessment, care and treatment for the peditric patient. These kits will contain all assessment and emergency care supplies and equipment needed for training our students. Right now we piecemeal our equipment together and there isn't enough for all the students so we are deficient in our ability to properly prepair are students for pediatric patients |
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| 6 | EMS | Equipment | 11--000-519-1-125000 | 56410 | $2,100.00 | $0.00 |
| Birthing Simulators (2) | Our EMT and Paramedic students need a realistic birthing simulator to prepare them for delivery in the field. It's been difficult to find a realistic simulator. This is reasonably priced while being accurate and life like (ex: bleeding and fluid expulsion) |
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| 7 | EMS | Operating Expenses | 11-000-519-1-125000 | 55300 | $0.00 | $4,400.00 |
| Institutional fees that pay for our program accreditation | 55300 � Dues and Membership Current ongoing annual expenses: Breakdown of Dues: $1,700 to CoAEMSP for Annual Accreditation fee from 7/1/18 � 6/30/19 $550 to CAAHEP for 2018/2019 Institutional Fee $1,900 to Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS for Program Monitoring Fee bi-annual due 18/19 $250 to Oroville Hospital training site fee bi-annual due 18/19 Total $4400 ongoing costs |
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| 8 | EMS | Equipment | 110005191125000 | 56410 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Multi Purpose Patient Manikin | We need multi-use manikin for simulated patient care. This "low tech" durable manikin would be suitable for Paramedic, EMT and EMR training. It combined a life size patient with airway training capabilities. |
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| 9 | EMS | Equipment | 110005191125000 | 55620 | $5,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Ambulance Repainting | We need to repaint our current ambulance with the college colors and logo as it is a recognizable brand that promotes our program as well as the college's connection to the community. |
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| 10 | ALH/EMS | Operating Expenses | 11-000-519-1-125000 | 55200 | $0.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Professional Development | We currently do not have funds budgeted for Professional Development. Conferences, Nat'l Association of EMS Educator seminars, EMS training, product and equipment conventions etc |
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| 11 | EMS | Equipment | 11-000-519-1-125000 | 56610 | $15,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Auto Pulse System (Automated CPR Machine) | AutoPulse® System with Pass Thru - Generates consistent and uninterrupted chest compressions, offering improved blood flow during cardiac arrest. Automated CPR devices are becoming more common in the field and there is a good chance our Paramedic and EMT graduates will encorporate them in the care they provide for cardiac arrest in the prehospital seting. |
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| 12 | EMS | Equipment | 11-000-519-1-125000 | 54300 | $690.00 | $0.00 |
| Slishman Traction Splint | This is the latest version of femur fracture splints. The industry is moving toward this immobilizing device as the new standard of care. We currently have none. $155 ea priced for 4 |
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| 13 | EMS | Operating Expenses | 11-000-519-1-125-000 | 55200 | $0.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Travel and mileage reimbursement | Travel augmentation is necessary to off set the cost of our faculty traveling to the various clinic sites and ambulance stations throughout Butte and Shasta Counties. To meet required training statutes, students must have clinic and ambulance internships to complete their training. Travel to oversee students "in the field" is required on an almost daily basis throughout the Winter and Spring sessions. The most labor intensive students are the Paramedic students, up to 20 each Winter/Spring. In addition, there are about 150 EMT students year round that require site supervision as well. We currently do not have the budget to compensate our faculty for the travel they put in. This is a violation of State labor law. I am requesting an annual augmentation of $2000 to cover our travel expenses, |
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| 14 | EMS | Facilities | 110005191125000 | 55520 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Add electrical outlets in AHPS 239 | As our program increasingly relies on simulation, the electrical wall plug becomes more important to keep these devices charged or just having the devices run off AC. |
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| 15 | EMS | Equipment | 110005191125000 | 56410 | $5,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Bleeding Control Training & Kits | Bleeding control training and bleeding control kits for Butte College. We propose to train the faculty and staff in bleeding control and distribute the kits throughout the college in the event of an active shooter or other mass casualty incident. No one expects to encounter a bleeding emergency, but in case we do, will we be prepared? These bleeding control products were developed and approved by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The ACS Committee on Trauma, and the Hartford Consensus � founders of www.bleedingcontrol.org, along with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and other recognized emergency response organizations. These Bleeding Control Kits® will provide you with the tools and information you need to act quickly to stop bleeding and save a life. The tourniquets and hemostatic dressings in these kits are the primary products and same technology the Department of Defense has tested and approved for use by all U.S. military forces. |
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| 16 | ALH /EMS | Personnel | 11-000-519-1-125000 | 52120 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| We would like to explore expanding our Allied Health courses into Program level pathways to a career in the health care field such as Medical Scribe, Medical Assistant and various positions in Public Healthcare administration. | There is a growing need for ancillary positions in the health care field such as Medical Scribe, Medical Assistant and Public Health administrator. This could be an attractive package of programs that would increase student enrollment while addressing a growing need in the field. |
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| 17 | EMS | Personnel | 11-000-519-1-125000 | 52120 | $0.00 | $60,284.00 |
| Program Assistant - Provide 100% District Funding | Our Program Assistant is crucial to the clerical support of our programs and requires long term stability. Our Allied Health Programs and Services Program Assistant salary is currently grant funded position. We would like to see this moved to a district funded position. The amount requested is $58,650 cto cover salary and benefits on an annual basis. |
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| 18 | EMS | Equipment | 110005191125000 | 56410 | $7,600.00 | $0.00 |
| Stethoscope Simulator (4) | This simulator stethoscope once placed on the body, activates a sensor that triggers the sound file which the instructor has selected and the student hears the sounds through the stethoscope. When the student removes the stethoscope, the sounds stops. The stethoscope is completely wireless, automatically calibrated and receives stethoscope sounds from the device at a range of up to 10 meters (30 feet). System comes packaged with device and app, including multiple different heart, lung and bowel sounds. ($1900 ea) |
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| 19 | ALH | Operating Expenses | 11000519125000 | 55200 | $1,500.00 | $0.00 |
| Tobacco Cessation Certification | This certification will allow our instructor to offer classes at Butte to provide tobacco cessation training courses to health care providers in the field and also current or fututure students entering the work force as a health care provider. |
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