Emergency Medical Services
Instructor: Ashton King
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Hello! My name is Ashton King, and I began teaching the EMS program at IVVC in 2022. I graduated from IVVC in 2005 with my Firefighter II Certification, and EMT-B license. From there I went out to Waubonsee Community College and took a year of general education before going to Paramedic School at Edwards Hospital. I started my Fire/EMS career as a Cadet for the Bristol Kendall Fire Department when I was 16 years old. Once completing Paramedic school I began working full-time as a Firefighter/Paramedic for the Bristol Kendall Fire Department. During that time, I also mentored and precepted paramedic students.
I have worked in the Emergency Room as a Paramedic. For the last 5 plus years, I have been an EMS Educator for Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital. During this time I was responsible for the Continuing Education requirements for the NREMT and IDPH renewals for all of Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee EMS System Providers. I hold an IDPH Paramedic License, IDPH Lead Instructor License, certified ACLS Instructor and Provider, certified PALS Instructor and Provider, BLS certified, Advanced Burn Life Support certified, IS 100,200, and 700.
During my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband, 3 boys, and 4 dogs. I am excited to start my teaching career at IVVC and look forward to passing on my education and years of experience to the new generation of EMS providers. IVVC played such an important role in my life, setting me up for my career in the Fire/EMS world, and I hope to continue this for other students who choose to go down this career path.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER
Grades: 11, 12
Emergency Medical Responder is a stand-alone junior or senior program but can also be part of the Emergency Medical Services two-year sequence.
Units of study - EMS professional culture, workforce safety and wellness, communications, anatomy and physiology, patient assessment and stabilization, airway management, emergency preparedness and disaster planning
Tasks you will complete -
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Treat medical emergencies
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Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
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Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments
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Record patient medical histories
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Prepare plans that outline operating procedures to be used in response to disasters or emergencies, such as hurricanes, nuclear accidents, and terrorist attacks, and in recovery from these events
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Ride-alongs with local fire departments
Skills/abilities you need to be successful - effective communication skills, integrity, composure and a reassuring manner, ability to follow instructions, ability to work as part of a team, problem-solving skills, patience, understanding and sensitivity, confidence and resilience, adaptability and flexibility, sound judgment, courage, decisiveness, quick reactions and the ability to stay calm in difficult circumstances, critical thinking
Certification you may be eligible to receive upon successful completion -
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American Heart Association BLS CPR
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FEMA NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
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NREMT Emergency Medical Responder Certification
Related careers - EMT, Paramedic, Firefighter, Emergency Services Director, Hazard Mitigation Officer, Public Safety Director
Dual Credit: JJC EMS 101 - First Responder (4 credits).
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Grade: 12
Emergency Medical Technician is a stand-alone senior only program but can also be part of the Emergency Medical Services two-year sequence.
Units of study - EMS professional culture, workforce safety and wellness, medical, legal and ethical issues, communications, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, patient assessment, trauma management, medical emergency management, pharmacology, airway management, shock management and resuscitation, EMS operations and the team approach to health care
Tasks you will complete -
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Treat medical emergencies
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Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
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Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
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Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments
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Record patient medical histories
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Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals
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Administer non-intravenous medications
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Clinical experience at local emergency room
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Ride-alongs with local fire departments
Skills/abilities you need to be successful - effective communication skills, integrity, composure and a reassuring manner, ability to follow instructions, ability to work as part of a team, problem-solving skills, patience, understanding and sensitivity, confidence and resilience, adaptability and flexibility, sound judgment, courage, decisiveness, quick reactions and the ability to stay calm in difficult circumstances, critical thinking
Certification you may be eligible to receive upon successful completion -
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American Heart Association BLS CPR
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IL State EMT-B License or NREMT Certification
Related careers - ER Tech, Medical Assistant, Paramedic, Firefighter, Nurse, Physician Assistant
Articulated Credit: WCC EMT 120 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (9 credits)
Mrs. King can be reached at (815) 786-9873, extension 243, or via email at AKing@ivvc.net.