Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Renewal Agreement for Technical Services with Medical Direction Consultants, Inc. for Medical Director for the Emergency Medical Technician Program, Learey Technical Center, 2008/2009 - $18,000 (Curriculum and Instruction Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval of the renewal Agreement for Technical Services with Medical Direction Consultants, Inc. for 2008/2009 to ensure continuity of program excellence with the designation of Joe A. Nelson, D.O., M.S. as Medical Director.

The Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Services mandates that all approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) programs maintain program oversight by a Medical Director to ensure that all instruction meets the training and qualifications protocols. In addition to overseeing the program, Dr. Nelson also serves as the chairperson of the EMT advisory committee and acts as liaison with local medical providers.

The Medical Director actively participates in teaching and verifying student competency hours as well as the selection of program faculty and students. The Medical Director maintains substantial knowledge in all aspects of emergency medicine in Florida, acts as a crew member on an Emergency Medical Services vehicle at least 10 hours per year, and participates in state and local quality assurance programs.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

Funds of $18,000 are included in the Learey Technical Center Workforce Education budget, Project 9004.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY: Susan M. Miller, Director, Adult Technical Education 
Paula C. Clark, Principal, Learey Technical Center

Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
Gretchen Saunders
Chief Business Officer
(813) 272-4270
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