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EMS Bicycle Operations Course
October 26 - 29, 2008
Huntington, WV

Where : :

Cabell County EMS

Schedule : :

10-26 0800-1600hrs
10-27 0800-1600hrs
10-28 1300-2100hrs
10-29 0800-1600hrs

Instructors : :

Dwight Edwards
Cabell County EMS EMSCI #096

Tuition : :

$200

Registration : :

Dwight Edwards
304-634-1738
de502
(at) yahoo.com

Accommodations : :

lots of hotels and entertainment

Additional Info : :

contact dwight edwards for all details

Description : :

Safety, job performance, and efficiency are at the root of this training program. EMS personnel on bikes can frequently respond more quickly than those in motor vehicles, especially in congested urban areas and in crowds. They are also effective in search-and-rescue operations, such as those resulting from natural disasters. Students learn basic and emergency bike-handling skills, riding single and in pairs under various traffic conditions, ways to effectively and safely pack equipment, techniques designed to safely handle EMS scenes, and personal safety techniques. This course is a must for EMS and SAR personnel seeking to develop and improve their riding skills and their use of the bike on the job.
Course Length: minimum 32 hours
Testing Procedure: written & on-bike
Required Equipment: download .pdf
Requirements: Applicants must currently be EMS personnel currently assigned to bike units, EMS personnel applying to become members of a bike unit, or members of an agency considering use of the bicycle.
Certification: IPMBA Certification is available to EMS personnel who successfully complete the practical test, earn a score of 76% or better on the written test, become members of IPMBA, and submit applications for certification accompanied by the appropriate fee.

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