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EMT RIDE-ALONG PROGRAM
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WELCOME to the Clayton Fire Department EMT Internship Program. The following serves to answer some commonly asked questions regarding the program and also serves to inform you of the program rules and regulations.
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM
The purpose of the EMT Internship Program is to allow EMT
students an opportunity to acquire "hands on" training
aboard a life support unit, while satisfying state and school
requirements for successful completion of the EMT program.
LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION
Students enrolled in our clinical internship program are allowed
to render care on the EMT level. EMT-Intern students are allowed
to perform hooking up a monitor to the patient, setting up a NS
or LR line and suction. If time is allowed, your preceptor may
even go over drugs and calculations. You are not able to push
meds, start IV's or intubate. Students are here to learn, so ask
questions and get involved.
CLINICAL HOURS
EMT students can ride between 0730 and 2130 hours on Sunday
through Thursday and 0730 and 2330 on Friday and Saturday. This
will allow the students an opportunity to observe and participate
in the daily shift change procedure, which includes performing
a complete vehicle inventory. Students are to strictly adhere
to the clinical hours.
LOCATION OF TRAINING FACILITY
10 North Bemiston Avenue
Clayton, Missouri 63105
Phone (314) 290-8485
Advanced Life Support Unit #3217 or 3297
Upon arrival, you will be given directions to the parking facility. Parking will be provided free of charge. From Highway 40/61, go North on Hanley Road to Forsyth Boulevard, turn left(west), 1 block to Bemiston Avenue.(Northeast corner) Parking available in alley on North Bemiston.
SCHEDULING
All clinical shifts will be scheduled with the Clinical Instructor
at school. He/she will forward a schedule to the Medical Officer
at regular intervals. If something happens that will prevent the
student from performing scheduled clinical training, the student
must contact the officer in charge at 314o290-8485 or leave a
message on our voice mail. The student is also responsible for
contacting the Clinical Instructor at your program.
If the student arrives and the engine house is locked, the crew
is most likely on a call. It is suggested that the student wait
a reasonable length of time for the crew to return. Use the red
phone box on the front of the fire station to contact our dispatch
center. Have the dispatcher advise the crew or contact the enginehouse.
DRESS CODE
All students will adhere to the following dress code when
performing clinical training at Clayton Fire Department.
SHIRT
1. Light blue, button front dress shirt or uniform style shirt
2. Either long or short sleeve shirt are permitted.
3. Clean and pressed.
4. NO PATCHES are to be worn.
NAMETAG
1. Student issued name badge is to be worn over the right
pocket of the shirt or jacket.
2. No stickers, tape or pins are to be on the name tag.
3. The tag is not to be defaced in any way.
PANTS
1. Dark Blue (no denim allowed)
2. Clean and pressed.
BELT
1. Black only, no large buckles
FOOTWEAR
1. Solid black, leather type enclosed, lace up style shoes
or boots.
2. Clean, shined and in good repair.
SOCKS
1. Dark blue or black
2. Clean and in good repair.
COATS, JACKETS & VEST
1. Dark blue only.
2. No patches or insignia allowed.
3. Clean and in good repair
HAIR, MUSTACHES, BEARDS, JEWELRY
1. Must be clean and present a favorable, professional appearance.
2. All collar length hair must be pulled back.
3. Do not wear any jewelry other than a wedding band and a watch.
Since students will be actively involved in the delivery of patient care, these additional uniform items are recommended:
MEALS
Each student should bring their own food to eat for the entire
shift. Our facility has fully equipped kitchen that the students
are welcome to use. Each student must clean up after themselves.
Students may be invited to eat with the crew.
VALUABLES
The Clayton Fire Department assumes no liability for any personal
property damaged or misplaced during clinical training. We encourage
students to bring only what they will need.
CODE OF CONDUCT
All fire department personnel and students are expected to
represent the department in a professional manner at all times.
This includes:
1. Demonstrating courtesy, consideration and tact when dealing with patients, family members, co-workers, and other health care personnel and the public in general.
2. Safeguarding the patients right-to-privacy in matters dealing with patient care.
3. Respecting the confidential nature of all information in regard to patients and department records. The student is not allowed to make any statements to any media personnel.
DISPUTES OR GRIEVANCES
If a student experiences a problem while performing clinical
training that cannot be resolved with the EMS crew, he/she should
contact their clinical instructor immediately. The clinical instructor
will then contact the department Medical Officer to resolve the
dispute. In some instances the student may be advised to leave
the clinical site.
SHIFT CHANGE
EMS crews start their shifts at 0730 hours and end at 0730
hours the following day. Shift change is the first order of business.
During shift change, crews perform a thorough inventory of EMS
supplies and equipment and perform vehicle maintenance and safety
inspections. Students are required to participate in shift change.
Said participation will provide a good means to familiarize students
with the type and location of supplies and equipment.
HOUSEKEEPING DUTIES
Upon completion of shift change, crews must perform various
housekeeping duties, and must thoroughly clean the ambulance.
To establish a good working relationship with the crews and contribute
to the TEAM effort, students are required to assist in completion
of these duties.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Clayton started their fire department in 1897 and added an
ambulance service in 1924. Clayton Fire Department currently runs
an average of 1200 EMS calls per year with their ALS unit. The
department is 2.5 square miles with a daily population of 200,000
and a night population of 16,000. High rise buildings include
Washington University and St. Louis County Justice Center. The
Clayton Fire Department provides mutual aid to University City,
Richmond Heights, Ladue and Brentwood fire departments.
In summary, we hope these guidelines have been helpful in answering
your questions regarding the EMT Internship Program. The Clayton
Fire Department is proud to be part of your EMS educational experience.
We hope you benefit from this experience and enjoy the time you
spend with us.