Cowley EMS Education Newsletter

Fall 2003

Cindy Branscum, Lead MICT Instructor ------------------ Slade Griffiths, Program Director
Classes In Progress
EMT - We have an EMT class which started this summer in Winfield that will finish in October. It is being taught by Cindy Branscum. We have another EMT class which started this fall in Mulvane. It is being taught by Dixie Simpson.

MICT - Our students have entered the field internship phase of the program. We wish to thank the clinical affiliates (Cedar Vale Nursing Center, Cedar Vale Rural Health Clinic, Dr. Jim McDermott and staff, the Via Christi system, and William Newton hospital) for all the help with the education and training of our students during clinicals. We would also like to thank the personnel and administration at Arkansas City Fire Department, Butler County EMS, Sedgwick County EMS and Winfield Area EMS for helping the students during the internship.

Potential Upcoming Classes Please let us know if you are interested in participating in any of the following classes which we are considering:
First Responder
First Responder to EMT Bridge Course
Evening MICT Program
BCLS Instructor

Fall Educational Schedule A list of our EMS and healthcare classes for the remainder of the year can be found online.

Fall Recertification Classes – Kansas, All Levels
We are offering two recertification classes which can be used for all levels of Kansas EMS recertification. Those who wish to attend should enroll at any Cowley campus before the class starts. Here are the dates, times and locations:
Winfield – November 15th & 16th – starts at 8:00 AM
Mulvane – December 6th & 7th – starts at 8:00 AM

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Allied Health Classes in Winfield
In an effort to streamline operations and better provide for the Cowley healthcare students, we have decided to move most of these classes to the Winfield Center. We are making several important changes to the building which will make the educational experience more enjoyable and conducive for learning. We are also exploring the possibility of adding other allied health classes at the college. If you have any thoughts about new programs, please let us know.

Need Patches from Graduates
The quest for more graduate patches continues... If you are a graduate, please send us a patch from the organization where you work.

The Winfield Fire Department provides students with an extrication class.

Let Us Know
If you desire any form of specialized training, please let us know. We can develop classes to meet your needs.

New MICT Adjunct Faculty
We would like to welcome the following new members to our MICT teaching staff:
Sara Goodin, AAS, MICT – Paramedic at Sedgwick County EMS
Angela Hamilton, AAS, MICT – Paramedic at Sedgwick County EMS
Darrell Kohls, MICT – Paramedic at Butler County EMS
Lisa Pflughoeft, BSN, MICT/RN – Paramedic at Sedgwick County EMS
Gabe Ponce, AAS, MICT – Paramedic at Sedgwick County EMS
They all bring a wealth of experience in EMS and are a welcome addition to our professional teaching staff.

Congratulations!
Congratulations to Dr. Danks, associate medical advisor, who was voted as the best presenter at a state medical convention when he talked about burn injury patterns of methamphetamine manufacturing. Also congratulations to Brandon Russell, adjunct faculty, who completed instructor/coordinator training.

At Cowley, your quest for EMS education is given our full attention by competent and skilled faculty members.