This 20 hour course is designed to meet the training needs of an incident medical unit leader, medl, as outlined in the wildland and prescribed fire qualification system guide, pms 3101, and the position task book. Allhazard communications unit leader trainees name. Medical unit leader medlah food unit leader fdulah. Topics covered include information gathering, organization of the medical unit, supervision of the unit, response to medical emergencies.
Nwcg member agencies maintain agencyspecific position task books. Additionally, teamtraining was formally identified in 20 as a top patient safety strategy. Instructors should reference the incident emergency medical task group iemtg. Medical unit leader position checklist 021012 1 the following checklist should be considered as the minimum requirements for this position. The purpose of this course is to provide ems personnel with an introduction to the role and responsibility of the medical unit leader in a large scale operation. Medical unit leader rvescue, llcraritan valley emergency.
The medical unit leader medl is primarily responsible for developing the medical plan, obtaining medical aid and transportation for injured or ill incident personnel, and preparing reports and records. Nwcg position task books ptbs are a key component of the qualification process for specified nwcg positions. Click on the minimum standards button for current information on medical protocols for incidents. This course will cover responsibilities from mobilization to demobilization, including planning and establishing the medical unit and aid stations, important principles of incident. The medical unit may also assist operations in supplying medical care and assistance to civilian casualties at the incident. Click on the minimum standards button for current information on medical protocols for.
This federal course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to perform in the role of medical unit leader medl at an incident or the eoc. Ah330 strike team leader may 11, 12, and 14, 2020. Northern california emergency training services cpr. Pdf leadership training design, delivery, and implementation. This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to. The course material is based on the tasks found in the position task book for prescribed fire.
This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to perform in the role of medical unit leader medl. Position task book for the position of medical unit leader. The position typically works 12 hours per shift, is self sustainable for 72 hours, and is. Mayo, commencement speech at rush medical college, 1910. Position task book for the position of medical unit. We are refocusing our operations and leadership in. S290 intermediate wildland fire behavior june 15 18, 2020. Below is a full listing of each course provided during the 2019 summer training session. The position task book ptb documents the performance criteria a trainee must. This course is intended to prepare the student to serve in a position as an incident command system ics medical unit leader.
Incident command system ics courses, basic, intermediate, and advanced in california. Successfully assume the role of medical unit leader and initiate position activities at the appropriate time according to the following behaviors. S basic firefighter includes l180 human factors on the fireline. Position task book for the position of supply unit leader. The medical unit leader manages a medical unit aid station, which provides treatment, care. The final evaluator is a leader who verifies that a trainee has completed the. Allhazard communications unit leader coml position task. The ptb provides an observable, measurable, and standardized means to evaluate and document trainee proficiency. As such, leadership development is an essential strategic. The site also contains a variety of additional information and resources designed for ems personnel who will organize and manage an incident medical unit.