Recruiting for the Special Projects Committee
The Governor’s Alaska Council of EMS seeks subject matter experts to volunteer on the Special Projects Committee to aid the Alaska Office of EMS in developing and implementing future improvements to the Alaska EMS system in areas of Ground Ambulance Service, Air Medical, Emergency Medical Service Dispatch, and other areas as needed.
Apply for the Special Projects Committee.
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COVID-19 VACCINES are coming soon, make plans for your crews!
It has been published recently that two pharmaceutical companies, Pfizer/ BIONTECH and Moderna, are close to applying to the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to begin distribution of the COVID-19 Vaccines.
The Federal Government has indicated for states to expect arrival of vaccines shortly after thorough testing and safety measures has been approved by the FDA, sometime in early December. Once approved, we can expect shipments to start arriving in Alaska through, “Operations Warp Speed.” Vaccines are to be distributed in three phases, Phase 1a is planned to be for healthcare workers to- include first responders. Phase 2 is planned as supply increases for critical populations and Phase 3 is planned for the general population, sometime around the summer of 2021.
Distribution to healthcare workers will be either through local community health centers, pharmacies or hospitals. It is imperative for the leadership of EMS, Fire and other prehospital provider agencies to make contact with local partners to review and or make plans for participating within their vaccine Point of Dispensing (POD).
If you have any questions regarding planning for COVID Vaccines for your crew, please contact the EMS Technical Assistant Advisor for COVID Vaccines at Terry.Kadel@alaska.gov or 907-269-4659.
Read more COVID-19 vaccine information.
Alaska Virtual Learning EMS ECHO Series, Please join us!
Every 2nd and 4th Friday from 10:00-11:00am.
Click here to register for the EMS ECHO series. Registration is only needed once.
Upcoming Sessions Around the Holidays:
December 11th, January 8th and 22nd
Past Session Recordings
November 13th at 10am, AHA Update, Vaccine Info, and more
October 23rd at 10am, Instructional, CMLS Recording ;
October 22nd at 10am, EMS Town Hall, Session 2 Recording;
October 8th at 10am, EMS Town Hall, Session 1 Recording
More resources from past sessions, including recordings, will be available here.
EMS Certification & Licensing
To review all recent guidance issued by the Alaska Office of EMS regarding certification and licensing, please visit the State of Alaska Office of Emergency Medical Services website here.
*NEW* Provider Resources and Instructor Repository
Please visit the Certification Management System, also known as the Public Portal, Alaska's online EMS certification system. The Certification Management System allows you to:
- Apply and submit applications,
- Check the status of your application,
- Manage your certification,
- Search for EMS personnel,
- Search for upcoming courses,
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*NEW* Find Provider Resources (i.e. EMS Scope of Practice), and
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*NEW* Utilize an Instructor Repository.
Log in or create your account in the Certification Management System.
Please contact the Alaska EMS Certification Officer at Carin.Marin@alaska.gov for more information.
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Pediatric Emergency Care Coordination
Improve pediatric emergency outcomes by being a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator. Please share the resources found in this section with fellow emergency care providers. Thank you!
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"Hidden Consequences: How the COVID Pandemic is Impacting Children" - Topics include impacts on child health and wellness, child emotional and social effects, the impact of COVID-19 on children with special healthcare needs, and how secondary/other disasters may affect children during the pandemic. |
Access the ASPR TRACIE and ASPR's Pediatric Centers of Excellence series one-page summary for all webinar documents and recordings here.
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Pediatric Scenario Guidebook (pdf)- This resource will walk providers through a scenario containing vital signs, pertinent patient and call information, graphics and links for additional educational opportunities surrounding that call type. The hope is that this guidebook will encourage additional trainings and educational opportunities on pediatrics throughout the year, while also increasing provider confidence when treating pediatric patients. |
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Communication Tool (2x6 flip book)- This resource was developed to aid in communication between you and your pediatric patient. Designed with young children, non-verbal children and children with special needs in mind. The flip book is available to all emergency care providers. |
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Pediatric Medical Consultation Hotline #s (3x3 Magnet) - These two hotline numbers offer emergency care providers a pediatric specific medical consultation – 24/7 - to discuss treatment and transfer options. It is advised that before utilizing these hotline numbers providers should review standing orders, refer to emergency service policies and procedures established and consult their Medical Director.
ANMC 297-8809/ PAMC 212-3133 |
Please reach out to Alaska EMS for Children at AlaskaEMSC@alaska.gov if you would like any of these resources sent to you or your service.
Save the Date! The annual EMS for Children Survey is just around the corner. All Alaska certified, 911 responding, ground ambulance services will receive an invitation to participate January 6th!
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