Course Description

Mark Komins

M.S. Paramedic, NRP

California Licensed and working Paramedic for 23 yearsCurrent Paramedic and EMS Training Manager for local Southern California County Fire Dept.AHA Instructor and Regional Faculty in all disciplinesA.S. Degree in Fire ScienceB.S. Degree in Emergency Medical ServicesM.S. Degree in Emergency Health ServicesPost Baccalaureate Certificate in Instructional DevelopmentNational EMS Educator CertifiedCalifornia Fire Chief’s Association certified EMS Educator, QI Coordinator, and EMS CoordinatorCalifornia EMT Instructor and Program Director for last 25 years in a variety of programs including Saugus High School, L.A. Valley College, Moorpark College, EMS Training Institute, VCFD, and Safety Unlimited29 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in private ambulance, special event EMS, flight paramedic, education and public service.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Overview

    • Course Objectives

    • CAPCE Pre-Course Information **Required in order to obtain CE Credits**
  • 2

    Introduction to Triage

    • Origins of Triage

    • Origins of Triage Quiz
  • 3

    Mass Casualty Triage

    • The Purpose of MCI Triage

    • The Purpose of MCI Triage Quiz
  • 4

    S.T.A.R.T. Triage

    • Overview of S.T.A.R.T. Triage

    • S.T.A.R.T. Triage Quiz

    • The Greater Good

    • The Greater Good Quiz

    • The S.T.A.R.T. Algorithm

    • S.T.A.R.T. Algorithm Quiz

    • S.T.A.R.T. Triage - Practical Exam
  • 5

    Triage Team Overview

    • The Triage Team

    • Triage Team Quiz

    • Triage Equipment

    • Triage Equipment Quiz

    • Triage Tactics Part 1

    • Triage Tactics Part 1 Quiz

    • Triage Tactics Part 2

    • Triage Tactics Part 2 Quiz

    • Post Triage Operations

    • Post Triage Operations Quiz
  • 6

    Certification Exam

    • Certificate Exam Preparation

    • Final Certification Exam