Paramedic Program

Education:

Critical Care Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic (CCEMT-P), University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 2002

B.S., Health Sciences, Lock Haven University, 1995

Graduate, The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center Paramedic Training Institute, 1997

Academic Experience:

1999-present, Teaching student paramedics in the classroom, clinical and field setting

ACLS, PALS, BTLS, BCLS, EMT Instructor

Work Experience:

1997-present, As a paramedic providing pre-hospital advanced life support and precepting student paramedics

Duties:

Primary responsibilities include educational leadership, student instruction, and student advising in the paramedic program.

Provides didactic, clinical, pre-clinical, and laboratory instruction within the paramedic program and evaluate student outcomes in paramedic courses.

Oversight of- curriculum review, revision, and development.

Education:

Master’s Candidate, M.S.(c), Health Services Administration, University of St. Francis

B.S., Health Sciences, University of St. Francis, 2004

A.A.S., Paramedic Emphasis, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2000

Graduate, The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center Paramedic Training Institute, 1985

Academic Experience:

2003-present, Instructor, Pennsylvania College of Technology

1987-present, Teaching student paramedics in the clinical and field setting.

ACLS, PALS, BCLS, EMT Instructor

Work Experience:

2006-present, As the EMS Operations Manager for Jersey Shore Emergency Medical Services.

 

2005-present, As a flight paramedic with Geisinger Health System providing pre-hospital care as part of a medical helicopter flight crew

2000-2005, As a pre-hospital supervisor (platoon chief) for the Susquehanna Health System overseeing daily field operations

1987-present, As a paramedic for the Susquehanna Health System providing pre-hospital care and precepting students

1985-1987, As paramedic for Loyalsock Volunteer Fire Company providing pre-hospital advanced life support care

1985-present, As a paramedic for Jersey Shore Area EMS providing pre-hospital advanced Life support care

1984-1985, As a paramedic for Lock Haven Hospital providing pre-hospital advanced life support care

1980-present, Function in the volunteer fire service, since 1996 have been serving as fire chief for the Waterville Volunteer Fire Company

Awards & Certifications:

2005, Pennsylvania Health Services Council "Pennsylvania Paramedic of the Year"

Duties:

Provide didactic, clinical, preclinical, and laboratory instruction as a primary instructor and evaluate student performance in Paramedic courses offered.

Write and update course syllabi; assist with curriculum review, revision, and development.

Assume responsibility for preclinical and clinical laboratory development, coordination, and maintenance as needed.

 

Education:

Master’s Candidate, M.Ed (c), Pennsylvania State University

Baccalaureate Degree, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 1999

Certificate in Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, 1990

Diploma in Nursing, Pottsville School of Nursing, 1975

Academic Experience:

BCLS, Neonatal Resucitation Instructor

Work Experience:

ACLS, PALS, Neonatal Resuscitation provider

1991-present, Pediatric Nursing Management

1976-present, A Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in the following settings: Pediatric medical/surgical, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, Pediatric and neonatal retrieval team (ground and flight), Psychiatric Unit, Adult ICU/CCU, Adult medical/surgical

Duties:

Responsible for the development of the clinical practice sites for the Paramedic Technology students.

Organizes and directs the hospital and field clinical rotations, and functions as the primary evaluator of paramedic students in the hospital clinical setting.

Coordinates the clinical and classroom education.

Instructs students in the classroom and hospital clinical setting.

Education:

B.S., Applied Health Studies, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2002

Graduate, The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center Paramedic Training Institute, 1992

Academic Experience:

1998-present, Teaching student paramedics in the classroom, clinical and field setting

ACLS, PALS, BTLS, BCLS, EMT Instructor

Work Experience:

1993-present, As a paramedic providing pre-hospital advanced life support and precepting student paramedics

Duties:

Responsible for coordinating utilization of the skills lab facilities, equipment, and resources for students.

Facilitates student learning activities through multimedia resources, as well as, other laboratory resources.

Works closely with the Director, Lab Assistant and Faculty to assure delivery of clinical, laboratory, and field instruction and testing.

Evaluates student performance of skill demonstrations.

Prepares laboratory or demonstrations and student simulations.

Coordinate laboratory equipment and space utilization and maintains an adequate inventory of state-of-the-art supplies and equipment.

Monitors student practice/progress of self-directed laboratory experiments/procedures.

Assists students in applying learned scientific principles to appropriate clinical simulations.

Education:

D.O., Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1984

B.S., Premedicine, Pennsylvania State University, 1977.

Board Certification/Specialty:  Emergency Medicine/Emergency Medical Services

Work Experience:

Flight Surgeon, United States Navy, 1985-2005

Emergency Physician, Assistant Director of EMS, Guthrie Clinic, Sayre, Pa., 1990-1992

Emergency Physician, EMS Medical Director, Susquehanna Health/Susquehanna Regional EMS, 1992-Present.

Duties:
Review and evaluate program curriculum and course content to make recommendations to the paramedic program.

Assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with area health providers for the purpose of developing and supporting clinical affiliations, program enrollment, and program objectives.

Assist with development of the programs long-range plan, compliance with accreditation standards, and monitor student progress.