Cowley EMS Education Newsletter

Fall 2001

Newborn Resuscitation Class - Robert Ward, RRT taught our class in Winfield. Those who attended all thought that it would be much easier to now treat neonatal patients.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor Class - We conducted our first American Heart Association Instructor class since the recent changes. We were happy to add a bunch of new, fine instructors for this class.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Class - This was also the first time we provided this class following the changes. For the most part, we feel students enjoyed this format better and that substantial learning occurred.

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Class - Randall Smith and others from Sedgwick County EMS provided this program. Those attending really enjoyed the course.

Classes In Progress
EMT - We currently have an evening class in Mulvane which is being taught by Dixie Simpson.

MICT - Our students are now in field internship and can't wait for the year to be completed. They have all done very well this year and should be proud of their accomplishments.

A Landmark Change at the Mulvane Campus
Randall Smith has taught the EMT class for as long as most people can remember! Because of his responsibilities at Sedgwick County EMS and a schedule change, he decided to not teach in the evenings. He misses the students and is considering a day EMT class in Mulvane. Dixie Simpson is now teaching the evening class. Dixie has taught numerous EMT and First Responder classes for Cowley and does a very fine job.

Upcoming Fall EMS Classes in Winfield
PALS - This will be conducted on December 3rd and 4th, 9AM - 5PM. (EMS 5671 WF01) Space is limited for this class. You can enroll now at any Cowley Campus. The cost is $60. Texts can be purchased at the Cowley Bookstore by calling (866) 99BOOKS. Students must study the text before attending the class.

EMS Recertification - Dates and times have yet to be established.

Upcoming Fall EMS Classes in Mulvane
EMS Recertification - Dates and times have yet to be established.

ACLS - We are discussing the possibility of conducting ACLS classes in the Wichita area. If interested in a class of this type, please call Randall Smith at (316) 383-7776.

Mobile Intensive Care Technician Program
Our sixth MICT program will start in January 2002. We continuously strive to provide the best emergency care education. Our program is unique and tailored to meet the dynamic demands of the EMS profession. We have a proven and successful system of educating EMS professionals. If you are interested in this training, give us a call at (620) 221-3809 to set up a visit at our campus.

MICT Program Faculty
We have an outstanding group of folks who teach the MICT program. In all, our faculty has over 125 years of EMS experience. We also utilize experts from all areas of medicine, EMS and Fire to augment our program. We are proud of the following people who are faculty or adjunct faculty at Cowley.

Cindy Branscum, MICT, I/C
Lead MICT Instructor
Cowley College

Roy Danks, DO - Associate Medical Advisor
Critical Care/Burn Fellow and Surgical Resident
University of Iowa School of Medicine

Nick Billings, MICT
Firefighter/Paramedic
Arkansas City Fire Department

Chris Cannon, MICT
Paramedic
Butler County EMS

Todd Goetz, MICT
Paramedic
Sedgwick County EMS

Slade Griffiths, MICT I/C
Program Director
Cowley College

Craig Isom, MICT
Paramedic
Winfield Area EMS

Cliff Moore, MICT
Firefighter/Paramedic
Arkansas City Fire Department

Brandon Russell, MICT TO
Paramedic
Butler County EMS

Chandy Samuel, MD - Medical Advisor
Surgeon
Winfield, Kansas

Dixie Simpson, RN/MICT I/C
ED Nurse/MICT
St. Francis Regional Medical Center

Lyle Webster, MICT
Paramedic Lieutenant
Sedgwick County EMS

Richard West, MICT
Paramedic
Winfield Area EMS

Congratulations!
Congratulations to Brandon Russell who recently completed the Board of EMS training officer I class.

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