Paramedic Program

Mark A. Trueman, B.S., NREMT-P

Director of Paramedic Program

• ACC, Rm. 4D
• (570) 320-2400, ext. 4934
• mtrueman@pct.edu

• 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.

Brady L. Breon, M.S., NREMT-P

Instructor, Paramedic Program

• ACC, Rm. 4E
• (570) 320-2400, ext. 4935
• bbreon@pct.edu

• Education
  • M.S., 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.

Mindy L. Carr, B.S.N., M.Ed.

Clinical Director, Paramedic Program

• ACC, Rm. 4A
• (570) 320-2400, ext. 4932
• mcarr2@pct.edu

• Education
  • Master's Degree, Pennsylvania State University, 2008
  • 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.

Bambi A. Hawkins, B.S., NREMT-P

Learning Laboratory Coordinator

• ACC, Rm. 4A
• (570) 320-2400, ext. 4930
• bhawkins@pct.edu

• 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.

Dr. Gregory R. Frailey, D.O., FACOEP

Medical Director, Paramedic Program

• ACC, Rm. 4
• (570) 320-2400, ext. 4931
• gfrailey@susquehannahealth.org

• 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.

Adjunct Faculty (Part-time), Paramedic Technology

Staff

• Melanie Scaife, Secretary to Director of Paramedic Program and Fitness
  • ACC, Rm. 4E
  • (570) 320-2400, ext. 4931
  • mscaife@pct.edu