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Nor-Cal EMS promotes and oversees quality emergency medical services through leadership, innovation, and collaboration with the communities we serve.

What's New?

Check back regularly for new items as well as visiting our "Calendar". A chronological list of all SWINE FLU UPDATES can be found HERE. You can now CERTIFY ONLINE HERE.

JULY 1, 2009 - $50 HAND PROCESSING FEE OF PAPER APPLICATIONS

Effective July 1, 2009 an additional $50 hand processing fee will be assessed for all paper applications submitted. Save $50 by Applying Online! Normal certification fees still apply. There is NO hand processing fee for documentation that is mailed in or hand carried in to support your online application.

NOVEMBER 3, 2009 - BUTTE COUNTY EMS SYMPOSIUM

Enloe Medical Center and Superior California Emergency Nurses Association are sponsoring the Butte County EMS Symposium at the Enloe Conference Center in Chico, California. Check the Calendar for more information.

MAY 1, 2009 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) SPECIFIC GUIDANCE #3 GUIDANCE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LOCAL EMS AGENCIES AND EMS PROVIDERS FOR H1N1 INFLUENZA A (SWINE FLU) RESPONSE

To date, the H1N1 Influenza A (swine flu) response remains fluid and subject to rapid change. Additionally, the EMS Authority recognizes that each local EMS agency (LEMSA) may have a different approach based upon the number of confirmed or suspected cases within their jurisdiction. Read the GUIDANCE HERE. You may also download a copy of the guidance HERE.

APRIL 28, 2009 - INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR CLEANING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE (EMS) TRANSPORT VEHICLES DURING AN INFLUENZA PANDEMIC

General guidelines for cleaning or maintaining Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Transport Vehicles after transporting a suspected influenza patient during a pandemic. Click HERE for the guidelines.

APRIL 28, 2009 - GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER ISSUES PROCLAMATION TO CONFRONT SWINE FLU OUTBREAK

As part of the state's aggressive approach to addressing the swine flu, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today proclaimed a State of Emergency that will support and facilitate our state health departments' response to this outbreak. Click HERE for the Governor's proclamation.

APRIL 23, 2009 - INFLUENZA LIKE ILLNESS (ILI) ALERT

As of April 23, 2009, five California residents (three children and two adults) have been diagnosed with swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. Click HERE for complete information.

EMS AND NON-EMERGENT (MEDICAL) TRANSPORT ORGANIZATIONS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PLANNING CHECKLIST

Planning for pandemic influenza is critical for ensuring a sustainable health care response. The HHS and CDC have developed this checklist for all EMS and Non-Emergent (Medical) Transport Organizations which is available now in our documents drawer.

EMS SPECIFIC GUIDANCE TO ESTABLISH PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES FOR STANDARD BARRIER AND DROPLET PRECAUTIONS FOR INFLUENZA-LIKE ILLNESS(ILI)

Consistent with CDPH guidance, EMS workers providing care for patients with Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) should use appropriate standard barrier precautions and droplet precautions, based upon the circumstances of the case. Click HERE for Guidance #1.

Check out Northern California Training Institute for information on upcoming classes for EMTs and Paramedics. NCTI also offers National Registry Prep Courses and Exams for EMTs. Visit the web site for more information.

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