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Emergency Vehicle Operator Course [EVOC] (Ambulance): National Standard Curriculum [Instructor's Guide and Participant Manual] 1995
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1995-05-01
[PDF-4.60 MB]
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Abstract:The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has the responsibility for the development of training courses that are responsive to the guidelines established by the Highway Safety Act of 1966 (amended). One of the most compelling highway safety justifications for an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course is that such a course would reduce the incidence of emergency vehicle collisions. In 1978, NHTSA developed the: Training Program for Operation of Emergency Vehicles: A National Standard Curriculum (EVOC). Vehicle technology and ambulance design have moved rapidly since 1978. In order for DOT curricula to be responsive to the constituency it must serve, curricula must be accurate, current, and assure that effective adult learning techniques are utilized.
The 1978 edition of the EVOC course has been revised to the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (Ambulance): National Standard Curriculum, to ensure that it is accurate, current, and that it incorporates adult learning strategies. The revised curriculum will address only emergency vehicle operations as they relate to the operation of ambulances. The new course is recommended for anyone who operates an ambulance. The revised curriculum is appropriate for either rural or urban operations. The curriculum is made up of an instructor guide and participant manual which allow for the inclusion of local and State laws and organizational operation procedures. The revised curriculum will consist of three modules. Module A is approximately sixteen hours of classroom teaching. Module B allows participants to practice ambulance operator skills on a driving range and includes a driving range practice checklist. Module C is designed to provide an on-the-job performance assessment of the skills learned in the course through the use of an on-the-job checklist.
The Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (Ambulance) curriculum provides the knowledge and skill practice necessary for individuals to learn how to safely operate all types of ambulances.
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Content Notes:Both the Instructor's Guide and the Participant Manual are available in the record. Download the Participant Manual from the Supporting Files tab.
For the latest information please go to NHTSA EMS page: https://www.ems.gov/projects/ems-education-standards.html
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