The
Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Program develops and
regulates systems for quality emergency medical care in Oregon. This
ensures that EMS Providers are fully trained, that
emergency medical vehicles are properly equipped, and emergency medical
systems are functioning efficiently and effectively.
Oregon EMS provider transition
The
transition period for EMTs, Advanced EMTs, EMT-Intermediates and
Paramedics DOES NOT BEGIN UNITL THE 2013-2015 LICENSURE CYCLE.
Continuing Education Appendix 3 will take effect in the 2013-2015 licensure cycle.
The EMR transition period is right now, in the 2012-2014 licensure cycle.
Continuing Education Appendix 2 must be followed.
Transition
topics are included in the required hours for each category of
continuing education. The total hours of continuing education for all
providers HAS NOT CHANGED. See Oregon Administrative Rule 333-265-0110 for Appendices and information regarding continuing education requirements.
Volunteer Opportunity: Assist with disaster response
EMS
providers can pre-register to assist with a disaster response with
the State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Oregon (SERV-OR). To
help get you ready to respond, training and exercise opportunities are
provided around the state. To register today, check out the SERV-OR website.
Oregon Trauma Registry Report
The
data in this report tell an important story about the critical services
provided by EMS and Trauma Systems to Oregonians every day. Read the 2010-2011 Oregon Trauma Registry Report (pdf).