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MILIT ARY TRAINING NETW ORK

BLS Programs

HM1 Brian Politi

TSgt Trina Myers

HM2 Juan Vega

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Presenter Disclosure Information

• TSgt Trina Myers

• BLS Brief

• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: • No relevant financial relationship exists

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• HM2 Juan Vega

• BLS Brief


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• HM1 Brian Politi

• BLS Brief


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MTN National Faculty

• MAJ Michael Arnett, Army BLS

• CDR Amy McBride, Navy BLS

• TBA, Air Force BLS

• CAPT Renee Joskow, USPHS BLS

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MILIT ARY TRAINING NETW ORK 6

Program Resources

• 2008 Military Training Network Handbook

• Military Training Network Website www.usuhs.mil/mtn

• Military Training Network Program Managers

• Instructor/Student Handbooks

• Admin Review Checklist/Course Monitoring form

http://www.usuhs.mil/mtn


OVERVIEW

• Follow-up from ECCU 2010

• Lessons and improvement moving forward

• Common Discrepancies

• Questions


MTN Web Site

• www.usuhs.mil/mtn

• The website has been updated

• Helpful Resources

• Please check the site monthly to verify you have the most up to date forms

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REVIEW FROM ECCU 2010• A Looking back

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PD Appointment Criteria

• At least 2 yrs experience as a BLS instructor or have taught at least 4-8 courses, plus assist or teach an instructor course

• Completed Core Instructor Course• Completed Science Update

• Cannot be the same person as PA

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PD Appointment length

• PD appointments are TS specific; length of appointment is two years

• PD is recommended at the discretion of Unit Commander, signature authority resides with the MTN Director

• Renewal/Replacement PD nomination packages should be sent 4-6 weeks prior to the incumbent’s renewal/departure

• The PD must maintain a current/valid TSF Card

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PD Responsibilities

• Implement and Manage TS’s program• Maintain appropriate numbers of current

training resources• Responsible for security of cards and tests• Manage problems, disputes or concerns at

local level, elevating as needed to MTN

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PD Responsibilities

• Teach instructor/provider courses• Review instructor folders and appoint

qualified TSF (no waivers unit level)• Monitor training site and satellite cadre• Review and sign PCRs• Annual and Semi-Annual Reports

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Program Director (PD) Nomination

• Required items when submitting a new PD nomination:

• PD nomination form

• Curriculum Vitae

• Copy of signed Instructor / TSF card (front & back)

• Copy of Core Instructor Course certificate

• Training Site Faculty (TSF) nomination form

• Copy of Science Update


Program Director

Nomination


Curriculum Vitae


TSF Nomination


Program Administrator Nomination

• Send in the PA nomination form with the MTN appointed

Program Director signature

• Training Site should have a PA Orientation program in

place, MTN Handbook pg 40

• PA Orientation date is required on nomination form

• To change the PA, current MTN form should be received

within 10 days of notice


Program Administrator Resp.

• PA and PD roles are similar, both implement and manage TS’s program

• PA does not need to be a BLS-I, they need to be familiar with the program

• PA and PD are a team that can not function without each other

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Program Administrator Nomination


Annual/ Semi-Annual Reports• Due Dates

• Semi-Annual Report: 31 March

• Annual Report: 30 September

• How to fill out

• Website Power Point tutorial to assist you

• Most common discrepancies

• Incorrect Numbers

• TSF/instructors ratios

• Agendas

• Delinquency policy

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MTN Delinquency Policy

• < 15 Days – PA and/or PD is notified

• 15-20 Senior Leadership is notified

• 25-30 TS is placed in abeyance

• 30-45 TS is terminated

• Exceptions on case by case basis with prior coordination

• Policy located on MTN website

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Annual Report• Annual Report contains;

• Annual/Semi-Annual Report Form

• Instructor List

• Satellite List

• Agendas


Annual/Semi-Annual Reports

• Ensure all forms are filled out completely and signed

(do not leave any blank spaces)

• Early turn in of packets is highly encouraged;

• Contact PM before submitting reports greater then 30

days early.

• Packets submitted late are at risk for program abeyance


Report Form

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POST COURSE REPORTS

• A PCR should include:

• PCR Cover Page

• Course Grade Report

• MTN Summary Course Evaluation form

• Course Agenda

• Copy of Instructor Candidate form for instructor classes

• Renewal Checklist for any instructor renewing


Instructor Folders

LEFT SIDE

• Teaching Activity/History

• MTN Curriculum Vitae for PD and TSF only

• Equipment Disinfection & Training Memorandum

• Additional licensures certificates


Instructor Folders

RIGHT SIDE

• MTN TSF & Program Director Appointment Form

• Instructor Renewal Checklist

• Instructor Monitoring Form(s)

• Instructor Candidate Form

• Copy of signed wallet card (front and back)

• Certificates or memorandum of training


LOOKING FORWARD

• Let’s blaze a new frontier

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STRENGTH THRU MENTORSHIP• Strong Instructor cadre

• Monitor instructors, all instructors need to be current with

the updates and BLS-I cards to teach

• Teach IAW AHA/MTN guidelines

• TSF must meet all requirements before appointment at the

local level

• Monitor all new/renewing instructors before distributing

BLS-I/TSF card


STRENGTH THRU MENTORSHIP• BLS courses

• Each student must have current textbooks

• Maintain appropriate student/instructor,

student/equipment ratio

• Use current tests and skills sheets; remediate as

necessary

• Collect course evaluation from every student and

review feedback for opportunities to improve

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STRENGTH THRU MENTORSHIP

• Remediating students• Give unsuccessful students remediation and

opportunity to review printed materials• Student is given alternate test/retry skills • If remediation is unsuccessful the student

• Does not receive a card

• Is required to attend another BLS class

• All documentation will be maintained for 3 years

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STRENGTH THRU MENTORSHIP• Opportunities for renewal

• HCP• 3 options

1. If not expired- attend a renewal course

2. Attend a full course

3. Become an instructor in discipline (HCP only)

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• BLS-I and TSF• 2 options

• Attend full BLS I course

• Teach 4 courses/successful monitoring by PD/TSF• Plus meet other requirements as defined

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• Deployed Personnel• MTN Handbook 2-26• MTN Memo dated 30 JUN 2004 (can be found

on the website)• Guidance on renewal/expiration dates

• Member has 60 days upon return from the AOR

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ITEMS OF NOTE

• Common discrepancies• Wrong forms• Missing items or incomplete• Lack of communication

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Key Points• Power Point tutorials, as well as other resources or

on the MTN website• Follow AHA guidelines and use the MTN website

and Handbook • Submit all nominations and reports by the

deadline, complete and accurate to avoid delays• The lessons are only a snapshot, communication

with your Program Managers is key


Questions

TSgt Trina Myers Navy/Marine Corps/OtherBLS Program [email protected]

HM1 Brian PolitiArmyBLS Program [email protected]

HM2(FMF) Juan VegaAir ForceBLS Program [email protected]

Fax: 301-295-1717E-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



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Documents

tsf nomination slide

pd nomination form

program director pd

bls instructor

new pd nomination

pa nomination form

pd responsibilities

program resources