New Suspected Spinal Injury Protocol and Exam

The New York State Emergency Medical Advisory Committee has developed a new protocol for suspected spinal injury. This protocol was approved by the New York State Emergency Services Council.

The transition from the current spinal protocol to the new protocol includes an education component. Before an EMS Agency can begin using the new protocol all of their EMT-B and AEMT personnel must receive the training. All training must be completed by December 31, 2008.

Based on the requirements from the NYS DOH, that all EMS agencies must assure that all of their EMT-B and AEMT’s are updated to the new protocol, we are requiring that the following be completed by December 31, 2008 to continue practicing as an EMT at the Cicero Fire Department.

• Attending an Authorize Training Program with Documentation
• Compete an Agency Exam based on the Suspected Spinal Injury Power Point Presentation