"FIRST NIGHTER" MEETING
2007 EXPLORER POST CLASS SCHEDULE
ABOUT OUR EXPLORING PROGRAM!|POST REQUIREMENTS
MEDICAL EXPLORERS FLYER |MEDICAL EXPLORERS APPLICATION FORM
MEDICAL EXPLORERS APPLICATON FORM (Microsoft Word format)

East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services
EMERGENCY MEDICAL EXPLORERS FIRST NIGHT MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18th at 7 p.m.
City-Parish Emergency Communication/Operations Center
3773 Harding Boulevard

Anyone interested between the grades of 9–12, please contact East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at 389-5155 or e-mail Andre’ Toups (atoups@brgov.com) for additional information.

Our First Night Meeting will be January 18, 2007 at 7 p.m. at the new City-Parish Emergency Communication/Operations Center located at 3773 Harding Boulevard (across the street from IHOP).

The Department of EMS sponsors an Emergency Medical Explorer Post for high school students 15-18 years old. We provide training that will enable them to handle medical emergencies. Upon successful completion of our class, they will be eligible to participate in our Paramedic Ride-Along Program. This program allows them to work with and observe EMS Paramedics as they perform their job. They can also participate in the numerous ongoing activities that the Explorer members plan.

If you know someone that may be interested in joining the EMS Explorer Post, please pass this message to him or her. They and their parents are welcome to attend our "First Nighter Meeting" mentioned above. During this brief meeting, we will explain our program and we will answer any questions they may have. They will be given the opportunity to join our Explorer Post at that time and the parents can sign for permission for their sons or daughters to participate. Thank you and we look forward to another exciting year with this new group.

ABOUT OUR EXPLORING PROGRAM!

Exploring is a division of the “Learning for Life” program sponsored by BSA for young adults between the ages of 15 and 18 enrolled in school. The program is developed by local community organizations such as businesses, industries, professions, churches and civic groups to match the interests of young adults with the program resources of the host organization.

The East Baton Rouge City-Parish Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is sponsoring an Explorer Post for youth interested in pre-hospital emergency medical care.

A well-rounded Post Program not only provides career information and experiences, but also includes five other experience areas. These include mental and physical fitness, social, citizenship, service and outdoor activities.

The goals and purposes of the Emergency Medical Services Post are two fold. One is to assist high school-aged youth in defining their present and future roles as individuals within their society. The post will also provide an opportunity for them to gain exposure to certain aspects of emergency pre-hospital medical care and other related fields prior to entering their choice of secondary education.

These goals will be achieved through an extensive and varied program. This includes a Paramedic Unit Observation Program available to interested EMS Explorers upon meeting the requirements for admission.

REQUIREMENTS

Membership shall be open to young adults between the ages 15 and 18 enrolled in school or interested in pursuing a medical career.

A scholastic average of "C" or better (in all Academic subjects) throughout participation in the program.

Displays maturity and obvious of interest in the program.

Successful completion of a Post sponsored training program and field evaluation period.

Determination by the Advisors of the Explorer's mental and physical ability to participate in the program.

Attendance of periodic continuing educational programs and Post meetings.

The Paramedic Unit Observation Program would be available to those interested Explorers who meet the following guidelines:

Active membership in good standing with the Post.

Successful completion of all of the following:

8-hour CPR course including adult one and two-man CPR, infant CPR, and airway obstruction management for both.

First Responder Course, as authorized, through the State Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

In-service of equipment on Paramedic Units not covered in other training, i.e., PASG, immobilization devices, ECG monitors, oxygen therapy devices, etc.

Initial observation under the direct supervision of one of the Advisors in a Paramedic Unit with the Explorer displaying maturity, knowledge, and a working ability of basic first aid, CPR skills and an interest in continuing in the program.