IPMBA EMS Cyclist Course - Castle Hayne, NC Mon, June 10, 2024 — Thu, June 13, 2024

Course Location/Facility Name: Cape Fear Community College North Campus

Address: 4500 Blue Clay Rd. Castle Hayne, NC 28429 United States

Event Description:

Be first on scene!  Nothing moves more swiftly through a crowd than a bike medic responding to a call for help.  However you use your bike fleet, this essential emergency vehicle operations course will improve your response times and help you meet your goals.  Learn to select and pack equipment, maneuver a fully loaded bike, and perform basic bike maintenance and on-the-road repairs.  Course includes night operations, mock scenes, scene safety, and defensive measures.  Off-road riding/search and rescue exercises may be added at the instructor’s discretion.   

Curriculum Overview:  EMS Cyclist Course Curriculum Overview

Prerequisites:  EMS professional/first responder; basic bicycle-handling skills; good physical condition

Required Equipment: EMS Cyclist Course Equipment List

Testing Procedure: Written and practical

Certification: IPMBA EMS Cyclist Certification is available to qualified 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.

Tuition: Free NC/$125.00 Outside

Instructor Name: Jon Almasy # EMSCI 315T-B

Event Schedule/Agenda: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 0800-1700, Wednesday 1200-2100 (night ride). Scheduled hours subject to change.

Registration Contact Information: Tim Fuss Phone: 910-362-7220
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Accommodations:

Local hotels near the training site are good options. Please contact Lt. J. Almasy (910-443-3074) for additional ideas and suggestions.

Additional Info:

This class will run combined with a Police Cyclist Course.

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