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Table of Contents
Section 1
Introduction1
Overview of IDPH2
Structure of IDPH3
IDPH Services4
Implementation of Services5
Checkpoint6
Mental Health Technician Overview7
Mental Health Technician Training8
Emergency Medical Technician Overview9
Emergency Medical Technician Training10
Certified Nurses Aide Overview11
Certified Nurses Aide Training12
Certified Medical Assistant Overview13
Certified Medical Assistant Training14
Radiology Technician Overview15
Radiology Technician Training16
Dental Assistant Overview17
Dental Assistant Training18
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Overview19
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Training20
Checkpoint21
WBL Connections22
Statewide Programs23
More Career Pathways24
IDPH in our Communities25
Summary Checkpoint26
Acknowledgments27
Student Feedback28
Section 2
Conclusion30
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Section 1: Emergency Medical Technician Overview Page 9
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Respond to emergency assistance calls. Travel to locations to assess and administer basic medical care to sick, injured, or incapacitated individuals. Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), supplying oxygen, and administering treatments for allergic reactions. Safely and quickly transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities for continued treatment and monitoring.
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Knowledge/Skills Medical and Dental Care Public Safety and Security Critical Thinking and Crisis Management Comprehend and Deliver Instructions Driving and Operating Vehicles Safety Regulations and Procedures
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Similar Roles/Titles Basic EMT, First Responder, Multi-Care Technician, Ambulance Driver, Ambulance Technician |
Typical Work Environments Hospital, Center, Clinic, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Hospice, Home |
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Median Salary ~$36,000 ($12-$18/hr) |
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Iowa's Workforce Capacity 2,450 |
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Annual Iowa Job Openings 180 |
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