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Emergency Management/Public Health planner or hospital administrator

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Work history

Lead Paramedic Instructor, EMS instructor, Emergency Services

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How would you describe your time at Portland Community College ...?

- Taught Intro to Paramedic, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, Cardiology, Pharmacology, and Disease Management classes.

- Integrated Instant Messaging and WebCT into didactic instruction.

- Familiarity with SIM manikin instruction.

- Participated in EMS program accreditation visits.

- Instructed
students in the EMT program using approved course outcome guides developed by college-wide subject area Faculty.

- Attended and participated in college-wide, campus/center division, department, and program meetings and activities.

- Served on Subject Area Curriculum Committees and/or such other College committees as assigned.

- Coordinated student field internships and State EMS Written and Practical Exams.

- Participated in course planning and development of EMT Program curriculum.

- Assisted in scheduling EMT Program Schedules each term.

- Coordinated speakers for EMT and Paramedic courses.

- Contributed suggestions regarding equipment and teaching resources.

- Assisted in the recruitment of students.

- Provided registration, advising, and guidance assistance to students.

- Compiled and/or research data as may be assigned.

- Provided services to students in a manner which does not discriminate as to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual preference or martial status.

- Remained current in the field of Emergency Medical Technology.

- Maintained College safety standards in work areas; ensured that students were trained in good safety practices; and made reasonable efforts to ensure that students followed good safety practices.

- Complied with published College Policies and Procedures.

- Performed other related duties as provided in Faculty Agreement.
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Emergency Planning and Response Coordinator

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How would you describe your time at Michigan Center for Public ...?

- Trained in disaster management for the MI-CPHP. Courses in epidemiologic methods for emergency response, psychosocial issues related to bioterrorism, and effects of chemical agents on public health.

- Field training in mass casualty emergency response; participated in tabletop exercise
"Perfect Game".

- Interacted with federal, state and local public health and EMS agencies to coordinate emergency response plans. Disseminated public heath bioterrorism plans to local community and business leaders.

- Developed training materials for the MI-CPHP website.
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Emergency Preparedness Planner

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How would you describe your time at Washtenaw County Office of ...?

- Coordinated disaster planning for the Office of Emergency Preparedness, Washtenaw County Michigan.

- Wrote detailed plans for bioterrorism preparedness for county government officials.

- Met with local community leaders to coordinate emergency response preparedness plans.

- Participated in the University of Michigan Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology... read more
EMT Instructor

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How would you describe your time at Kellogg Community College E...?

- Taught CPR, First-Aid, AED, Pharmacology, Basic Cardiology.

- American Heart Association ACLS, PALS, BLS Certified Instructor.

- National Registry License Evaluator for Paramedics, EMTs, MFRs, and CNAs.

- Acted as a resource person for the education of healthcare professionals.
Battle Creek Y-Center (YMCA) November 1998 to June 2000
Employee health/safety instructor

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How would you describe your time at Battle Creek Y-Center (YMCA)?

- Trained employees in CPR, First-Aid and emergency preparedness.

- Certified Water Safety Instructor, YMCA Lifeguard.

- Received an American Red Cross award for saving a life using CPR.
EMT/Paramedic

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How would you describe your time at Emmett Rescue Squad (ACLS a...?

- Typical EMT/Paramedic duties for a small ambulance company.

- Assisted in the hiring of personnel, including license/background investigations.

- Trained new employees on EMS dispatch equipment. Ordered EMS equipment and supplies.

Education

Emergency Management/Preparedness Planning Certifications

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How would you describe your time at FEMA Emergency Management I...?

- Trained in Emergency Management.

- Certifications in NIMS, CERT, NEHC, CBRNE, and many others.

- IS 100
- IS 200
- IS 300
- IS 700
- IS 800

and many, many others.
Epidemiology/Biostatistics; Public Health Research

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How would you describe your time at University of Michigan Grad...?

- Studied the techniques of Epidemiology as applied to local health departments.

- Accomplished Public Health Research
Health Management and Policy; Emergency Management/Preparedness

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How would you describe your time at University of Michigan Scho...?

- Classes in healthcare policy, policy analysis, biostatistics, epidemiology, healthcare leadership and hospital financial operations. Emphasis on Medicate/Medicaid regulations and hospital payer mix.

- Field training in disaster management/emergency preparedness and bioterrorism
planning.

- Performed cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis of several Detroit programs serving the uninsured. Participated in several on-campus committees on the uninsured/underprivileged in Detroit.

- Research in the mental health aspects of emergency workers during Critical Incident Stress Debriefings.
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MBA - General Management

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How would you describe your time at Western Michigan University...?

MBA - General Business Management, Finance and Accounting

- Classes in management, law, finance, corporate governance and human resource administration.

- Emphasis on team-building, organizational behavior, workforce transition and change management.

- Understanding of non-profit
capacity administration and program development.

- Research in occupational safety and workplace hazards. Ability to train employees on safety issues.
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MHCA - Master of Healthcare Admn, Hospital Mgmt

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How would you describe your time at Western Michigan University...?

- Classes in managed care, insurance, hospital operations, hospital management, and policy analysis.

- Understanding of general hospital management operations including JCAHO/Leapfrog qualifications.

- Complete understanding of medical license credentialing and relicensure processes.

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Coursework in Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Holistic Health Care.... read more
BBA - Human Resources Management/Administration

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How would you describe your time at Western Michigan University...?

- Understanding of compensation, payroll, benefits, and staffing administration.
- Ability to act as a Change Agent/corporate trainer.
- Classes in labor relations, grievance procedures, and union negotiation
B.S. - General Health Studies (Pre-Med)

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How would you describe your time at Western Michigan University...?

- Classes in community health education, grant writing, and general teaching strategies.
- Understanding of healthy lifestyle practices and general nutrition principles.
- Ability to teach health and safety courses
Emergency Medical Services MANAGEMENT

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How would you describe your time at Kellogg Community College E...?

- State of Michigan Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical First Responder licenses.
- Certificate in Emergency All-Safe Driving. Experience in safely operating an emergency vehicle.
- Understanding of pre-hospital, emergency medical operations including management and finance.

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