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Length of Appointment Program Administrator appointments are TS specific and do not transfer with the individual. Length of the appointment is at the Program Director’s discretion. Program Administrator Orientation Each TS will develop a Program Administrator orientation training program that includes, but is not limited to the following.
The Program Director will document the orientation on the Program Administrator’s appointment form and submit to MTN. 3-3. Administrative Separation of Duties The Program Director and Program Administrator may not be the same individual. There is an inherent potential for fraud if the same individual is allowed to both request and distribute MTN/AHA materials. This separation of duties allows for a check and balance system. All MTN affiliated instructors, TSF, Program Administrators, and Program Directors are required to report all instances of suspected unauthorized activity to the respective MTN Program Manager. 3-4. Course Director Orientation TSF are charged with selecting and training experienced instructors to become course directors/lead instructor. MTN requires that all course directors/lead instructors receive an orientation. Document this training in the instructor’s record. The purpose of the Course Director Orientation is to prepare instructors selected by the TS to plan, organize, and successfully conduct a Provider or Provider Renewal Course. In addition to helping the instructor conduct a successful course, the goal of orientation is to ensure that the Course Director can accurately instruct, evaluate, monitor, and mentor instructor candidates for their ability to teach and their proficiency in a particular discipline. The TS will determine the format of the Course Director Orientation. Either the Program Director or a TSF may conduct the orientation. The orientation may take one of the following formats:
MTN recommends the following content for the orientation:
Chapter 4: COURSE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT 4-1. Course Materials The AHA approves vendors to distribute AHA materials. Vendor links are available on MTN’s website www.usuhs.mil/mtn/. Some vendors provide a discount to MTN affiliates; in order to receive this discount it may be necessary to identify yourself as an MTN affiliated TS when ordering. Training Sites will use the most current editions of AHA textbooks and course materials. The MTN supplies written examinations, answer keys and course completion cards to training sites. Keep all materials in a secure storage area. Each training site will provide the following items to each course participant:
feedback. Regardless of the course size, all students will receive the opportunity to complete a course evaluation
4-2. Non-AHA Material/Information Adding non-AHA content to the courses is not advisable. There is educational evidence that adding content to the course may actually decrease learning and retention. Although it is not considered a best practice to add to the course, instructors may add related topics as long as none of the required AHA lessons or course content is eliminated or shortened. Any additional topics or information should be added at the beginning or end of the course so that the additional information does not disrupt the flow of the required lessons. Additional information will increase course time. The instructor must inform students of any additional information that is from non-AHA sources, such material must be clearly labeled as not being AHA-approved. The use of non-AHA scientific or course material covering the core content or course curriculum is not permitted as a substitute for AHA core curriculum of course materials. The Program Director must approve any supplementary materials before the course. 4-3. Copyright of AHA Materials The AHA owns the copyrights to AHA textbooks, manuals, and other ECC training materials. These materials may not be copied, in whole or in part, without prior written consent from the AHA. Training Sites must go through the MTN to process these requests. All material found to be in violation of the AHA copyright will be destroyed immediately. 4-4. Training Equipment The use of manikins and equipment that allow demonstration of core skills of the course (i.e., airway management, jaw thrust, correct hand placement, etc.) is required for all AHA ECC courses. Equipment for each course is listed in the course-specific instructor manual. All equipment used must be in proper working order and good repair. Manikins and contaminated equipment must be decontaminated according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and CDC guidelines. The MTN or AHA neither endorses nor recommends any particular brand of manikin or other course equipment. The decision on which brand or model of equipment to use is the responsibility of the TS. 4-5. Quality Assurance Quality assurance is key to an effective ECC training program. The TS is responsible for the quality of its programs. The components of a quality assurance program include but are not limited to:
4-6. Controlled Items Course completion cards and examination materials must be kept secure in a double locked location. The standard for control is met when cards and examinations are secured in a manner that allows only authorized personnel to have access to them; this will include, at minimum, a key or combination locked compartment/container (e.g. box with a lock, locking file cabinet, or a locking drawer). When not being actively used, this compartment/container will be secured. In addition, when the room/building that the compartment/container is located in is vacant, the room/building should be secured. TS will have a written policy stating how controlled items are secured, who has access and how items are distributed to instructors and satellites. 4-7. Instructor Materials, Equipment and Supplies Refer to the respective instructor manual for a complete list of necessary equipment and supplies. Training sites and instructors are responsible for all equipment listed in the instructor manual. The ratios given on these lists are not recommendations, they are minimum requirements. In addition, these lists can be found on the MTN webpage at www.usuhs.mil/mtn . CHAPTER 5: REPORTS 5-1. Reports Mandatory reporting for all MTN affiliated training sites is required. Reports will be submitted on time to MTN as stated below. The information presented in the reports are processed and stored for reference purposes. Reports will be maintained at the TS for three years. All correspondence submitted electronically to MTN must be named/identified by the sending unit/site. In the “Subject line”, note your TS/discipline/subject (e. g. Unit Name/BLS/Annual Report). MTN affiliated training sites are required to use the most current versions of MTN forms. All forms can be found on MTN’s webpage: www.usuhs.edu/mtn. No other forms are authorized. Reports and packages submitted on obsolete forms will not be accepted for processing and will be returned to the TS for correction. 5-2. Basic Life Support Reports Post Course Reports Must be completed within 30 days of a course. The BLS PCR is an internal document maintained at the TS and not mailed to the MTN. However, the TS should be prepared to provide upon MTN’s request. The BLS PCR is required to have the following forms. All required documentation must be entered. Refer to Appendix A and B for examples.
BLS Annual and Semi-annual Reports The BLS Annual Report/Affiliation Package is due to the MTN no later than September 30 of each fiscal year. Complete all pages of the BLS Semi-Annual/Annual Report form. Refer to Appendix A and B for forms and examples. The BLS Semi-Annual Report is due to the MTN no later than March 31 of each fiscal year. Complete only page one of the BLS Semi-Annual/Annual Report form and include appropriate signature blocks and signatures. Refer to Appendix A and B for forms and examples. Ensure the semi-annual and annual report forms have updated and accurate contact information (address, telephone, and email) for TS staff. P.O Box addresses are not accepted as a valid mailing address unless a building number is provided and a mailroom representative is present to sign for incoming correspondence. Abbreviated command names must be accompanied by full name. Program Director and Program Administrator must use the command address where the program is affiliated and not where they are stationed. Naval vessels will annotate home port. Card accountability and accurate card counts are critical to successful program management. The Program Director/Program Administrator must have a method (ledger, tracker, etc.) to track card receipt and distribution. Contact MTN for assistance. 5-3. ACLS, PALS Reports Post-Course Reports PCRs are due to the MTN no later than 30 days following a course. The PCR contains the following six forms (Appendix A and B). All required documentation must be completed.
The Annual Report/Re-affiliation Request is due to the MTN no later than September 30 of each fiscal year. The forms can be used for either the PALS or ACLS program. Submit PALS and ACLS annual reports on separate forms with aggregate data from the previous 12-month period (October 1 – September 30). Refer to Appendix A and B for forms and examples. The package contains the Annual Report forms and re-affiliation forms to request approval to teach in the upcoming fiscal year. Card accountability and accurate card counts are critical to successful program management. The Program Director/Program Administrator must have a method (ledger, tracker, etc.) to track card receipt and distribution. Contact MTN for assistance. 5-4. Annual or Semi-Annual Report Delinquency If a complete and accurate report is not submitted by the suspense date, the report is considered late. If an Annual or Semi-Annual report is not received by the suspense date, the MTN Program Manager initiates the following actions.
If the TS is disaffiliated or does not re-affiliate, it is responsible for the following:
5-5. Re-affiliation Training sites re-affiliate annually by submitting an affiliation/ re-affiliation request package along with their annual report. The affiliation/ re-affiliation request package contains the following documents:
After the annual report and faculty appointments are verified, the Program Manager will send an affiliation memorandum and a projected supply of wallet cards. Completed affiliation packages take approximately four to six weeks for processing. Additional time may be needed for corrections. CHAPTER 6: RESUSCITATIVE MEDICINE COURSES 6-1. MTN Provider Courses
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