Delta Ambulance has provided educational opportunities to its staff for years but we also reach out to other EMS providers as well as the corporate community.

CPR for Family and Friends

Since 1996, Adult Heartsaver CPR programs have been offered. 

There is no cost for these programs but pre-registration is required.and CPR is one of the best things you can learn to help protect your family. 

First Aid, Pediatric CPR, Automatic Defibrillator education, and CPR for the Healthcare provider are offered on an as needed basis. The cost and length of these programs vary based on the subject matter. 

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ASHI Basic First Aid Program

[ASHI Basic First Aid] Properly applied first aid can save lives, reduce recovery time and quite possibly mean the difference between temporary disability or lifelong disability for the victim. Program participants learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of injuries and sudden illness. Crucial information about how to deal with emergencies like shock, burns, strains, strokes and seizures is shared.

This program was reviewed by and meets the guidelines of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration and the Department of Transportation. It has also been accepted for training day care personnel and adult care staff in all states.

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ASHI Bloodborne Pathogens Program

This program includes information that will help students understand what bloodborne pathogens are and how risks of exposure can be reduced for themselves and others. Participants are introduced to precautionary practices that are recommended by organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Nationally Recognized ASHI Student Completion Cards — Gives immediate feedback to students and confirms learning objectives are met. Cards are included with student books.

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About The American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)
 

The American Safety & Health Institute is a partnering association dedicated to designing and delivering superior instructional programs with a cost and service advantage. Reaching worldwide, these programs foster a learning process that advances the well being of organizations and individuals

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EMS Topics

 We offer a variety of programs for EMS as well as other healthcare professionals. 

Here's a sampling:

• AHA Healthcare Provider Update
• AHA CPR Instructor's Program
• AHA Heartsaver CPR
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• 12-Lead EKGs
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Airborne Pathogens
• Ambulance Vehicle Operators Course (AVOC)
• Central Venous Access
• Spinal Assessment
• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
• OSHA Required Courses in General Safety

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Continuing Education

 We offer monthly continuing education at  our Augusta and Waterville locations as well as several locations throughout the Kennebec Valley Region. The programs are 1 to 2 hours in length and cover a complete range of topics from patient assessment to managing the newborn. Detailed listings of schedule, Subjects, and locations for this continuing education are located here.(click)

 Programs are not conducted during the months of July and August

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Advanced Medical Life Support

We are proud to announce the introduction Advanced Medical Life Support as the newest educational offering from the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, (NAEMT).  Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) was developed as a collaborative effort between NAEMT and the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP). 

AMLS is a 16 hour program that includes both a didactic component and a comprehensive hands-on assessment review.  Topic areas that are covered include patient assessment, airway management, respiratory emergencies, altered mental status, chest pain, and abdominal pain.  AMLS was developed to complement both ACLS and PHTLS and follows the format of these programs closely. 

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