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FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO) INITIAL TRAINING

The Delaware State Fire School utilizes the online Jones and Bartlett FTO Interactive Course for all initial training of
FTO’s. “Field Training Officer Interactive is a cutting-edge online course that provides comprehensive and concrete
guidance on how to effectively perform the job of a field training officer (FTO). Extensively field-tested, the approach in
college, hospital, fire department, and third service programs. Experienced FTOs will find a variety of tips and techniques
to supplement teaching methods they are already using. New FTOs can use these same tips and techniques to develop
an effective approach to teaching and evaluating students, and will help them “hit the ground running” as they assume
their new duties.” –Jones & Bartlett. The Delaware State Fire School recognizes the Jones and Bartlett Course: Field
Training Officer Interactive (http://PSGlearning.com) as formal training. Please submit the certificate of completion signed
by holder.

PREREQUISITES: Currently certified Emergency Medical Technician

FIELD TRAINING OFFICER RECERTIFICATION COURSE (3 hours)

The Delaware State Fire School will offer an online update through an online learning platform. This course will
review current state policies regarding Field Training. Students will be encouraged to complete online round-table
discussions on current issues facing EMS; specifically issues regarding training. Upon completion of this course,
students will be recertified as Field Training Officers for a two-year period.
PREREQUISITES: Currently certified Field Training Officers

TUITION PER STUDENT: $25

BLS PROVIDER CPR/AED CERTIFICATION (4 HOURS) TC/RC/IS

PURPOSE: This course is designed to teach skills and knowledge of adult
one- and two-person CPR, pediatric CPR, AED and management of the
choking pediatric and adult patient for first responders. This course requires
the successful completion of a written and skills evaluation. A course
completion eCard for BLS Provider is issued for this course with a re-
certification period every two years.
CONTENT: This course covers CPR (Adult, Child and Infant), AED, and
Choking.
AUDIENCE: This course is intended for those individuals who respond to pre-
hospital situations, or any Healthcare Provider. This is the mandatory course for
all certified Emergency Medical Responders and EMTs in the State of
Delaware.
PREREQUISITES: None
CLASS LIMITS: Minimum 6; Maximum 24 students
TUITION PER STUDENT: $40 In-State Fire/Ambulance/Police

(with Libraries $20); $55 All Others

BLS PROVIDER CPR/AED HEARTSAVER FIRST AID (7 HOURS) IS

PURPOSE: This course is designed to teach first responders the knowledge and psychomotor skills they need to
recognize emergencies and give first aid for first responders. The first aid section covers general principles, medical
emergencies, injuries, and environmental emergencies. The CPR section covers adult, child, and infant CPR and
choking, and the AED covers theory and operation of the AED for the BLS Provider level. Successful completion
requires passing skills evaluations. Course completion eCards for both BLS Provider and Heartsaver First Aid is
issued for this course with a re-certification period every two years.

AUDIENCE: Firefighters, police officers and other first responders such as security guards and life guards, who also
need First Aid training for their position.

CLASS LIMITS: Minimum 6; Maximum 24

TUITION PER STUDENT: $55 In-State Fire/Ambulance/Police; $75 All Others

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