Bottineau Ambulance Serivce

Bottineau Ambulance Serivce
1310 Thompson Street
Bottineau, North Dakota 58318
701-228-3669

Education

Education

Do you think you have what it takes to be an emergency services volunteer?
We offer free training and the experience of a lifetime. Classes are offered not only to
ambulance volunteers but other groups as well i.e. businesses, school groups, etc.
(All course hours available in Bottineau)

An EMT-Basic class will be held in Bottineau beginning this fall, please check back later for more information or contact Sarah Tunge @ 228-3700.

CPR Adult An emergency lifesaving procedure that is performed when a person's own breathing or heartbeat have stopped. We offer the updated American Heart Association curriculum.	CPR Infant, child and basic healthcare practices An emergency lifesaving lifesaving procedure that is performed when an infant's breathing or heartbeat has stopped, as in cases of drowning, suffocation, choking, or injuries.

Ambulance Drivers: play a vital role in the operation of the ambulance service. They are required to know the location of supplies on the ambulance and assist other emergency medical personnel as directed. Driver Training: Must be 21 years old Valid drivers license CPR certified 10-- ride alongs before driving 5-- 911 calls 5-- transfer calls	First Responder Training: Training Time: 40 hours Curriculum: US DOT Emergency Medical Services First Responder training course Testing: Practical exam consisting of at least 1 medical, 1 trauma, and 1 cardiopulmonary resuscitation station. Written exam (70% score or higher) Certification Period: 2 years Re-certification: 16 hour North Dakota First Responder Refresher course, a 24 hour EMT-Basic Refresher course, or audit certain lessons of a full EMT-Basic course.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic Licensure is considered the minimum training level of Basic Life Support Ambulance attendants. ND utilizes the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) certification standards and then will issue a state license. This course includes training in basic patient assessment, medical, trauma and behavioral emergencies. Successful completion of the class includes passing written evaluations, practical exams, and 5 patient contacts with an ambulance service. After the course is completed students are required to take the National Registry practical and written exams for licensure. EMT - Basic Training: Training Time: 110 hours Curriculum: US DOT Emergency Medical Technician - 1995 Testing: National Registry Practical and Written Exams Certification Period: 2 years --certification dates are adjusted to March 31. Initial state licensure 2 years adjusted to June 30. Re-certification: 48 hours continuing education, 24 hour EMT-Basic Refresher course includes CPR re-certification.	*EMT - Intermediate* The EMT-I certification level is typically utilized by ambulance services providing limited levels of Advanced Life Support care. The course expands upon the EMT-Basic through inclusion of advanced patient assessment, airway management, and intravenous therapy skills. Successful completion of the class includes written and practical exams, 16 hours of Emergency Room clinical, 5 successful IVs, and a 24 hours shift with an ALS ambulance service. After the course is completed students are required to take the National Registry practical and written exams for licensure. EMT-I Training: Training Time: 100 hours (in addition to the EMT-B training) Curriculum: US DOT EMT Intermediate 1985 National Standard Curriculum Testing: National Registry Practical and Written Exams Certification Period: 2 years --certification dates are adjusted to March 31. Initial state licensure 2 years adjusted to June 30. Re-certification: 36 hours continuing education, 24 hour EMT-Basic Refresher course includes CPR re-certification, and 12 hour EMT-I refresher course
2008 Joint Ice Rescue Training This squad training was held April 14th in cooperation with the Lake Metigoshe Fire Department, Bottineau Fire Department, Bottineau Dive Rescue team, Bottineau County Sheriff's Department and St. Andrew's Hospital. "Vicitms" were rescued from both the water and shoreline after a mock snowmobile accident. The ambulance crews then transported the "patients" to St. Andrew's hospital. The exercise was a great success! Thank you to all who participated. Working with the Bottineau Fire Department and the Dive Rescue team to rescue "victims" who had fallen through the ice.	Swain Benson, Bottineau Dive Rescue team getting ready to go in the water with a "gumby" suit on. Lynn Jahner and Steve McLean giving a "patient" report to Brenda Koch, FNP.