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Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) Frequently Asked Questions

ETT Provider

• When does my  ETT card expire?
  • Your card expires on the last day of the month, two years after your course completion.
  • You can find the date noted on the bottom right corner of your ETT card or wall certificate.
     
• How do I renew my ETT card?
  • To renew, SEREMS Council recommends that students either enroll in a formal ETT refresher class at least once every two years, or complete sixteen hours of continuing medical education during your 2-year certification period, plus demonstrate competency according to ETT skill sheets and successfully complete the written examination.  In addition, candidates must provide evidence of a current basic life support course completion.  Please review the ETT Policy Manual Section 100.
     
• If I renew using CMEs, what and how much can I use?
  • Instruction in topics included in the training course curriculum for ETTs, that may be presented using critiques, didactic sessions, practical drills, workshops, seminars, or other department-approved means.
  • There is no limit for each type of CME.
  • CMEs must be documented with Name of the Participant; Subject of the CME; Level of the CME Provided (ETT, EMT-1, etc.); Number of Hours Awarded; and Signature of course coordinator or course instructor.
     
• My ETT card expired already, what should I do?
  • Re-registration within one year after the expiration of your ETT card can be accomplished without additional requirements.  You are NOT authorized to practice patient care as an ETT while your card is expired.  If you run with an EMS agency, check with your rescue captain, training officer, or EMS chief for your agency protocols on what you can do on scene without an ETT card.  For further information, please review the ETT Policy Manual Section 110.
     
• Help!  I lost my ETT card.
  • Replacement ETT cards may be obtained from either your Region EMS Office or course instructor, provided that your ETT card remains current, there are no grounds for revocation of your ETT, and successful completion of a certified ETT course can be verified.
     
• I am a first responder from another state, how do I become an ETT?
  • Comity may be approved for first responder training programs that meet or exceed the objectives of the ETT training program.  The person or entity issuing the card may choose to verify a student's competency by means of an examination.  Please review the ETT Policy Manual Section 150.
     
• Am I certified or licensed by the State as an ETT?
  • ETT is a registration, not a certification or a license.  The ETT course instructor takes care of registration for the students completing an ETT class.  ETTs are registered with their Region EMS Office which maintains records and/or a database of registered ETTs.  ETT instructors are certified by the State of Alaska, and are accountable to apply for course approval, to maintain records of student's performance in the class, to verify correct skills according to the ETT skill sheets, and to administer a final written examination.  A copy of those records are then submitted to the instructor's Region EMS Office.  Registration as an ETT can be withheld, revoked or suspended by the course instructor in consultation with their Region EMS Office.
  • Certification is accomplished by individuals who complete a specialized training program (such as an Emergency Medical Technician course) that meets or exceeds the standards set-forth by a governing body (such as the State of Alaska).  In addition, students must prove competency by completing an examination of their cognitive knowledge and practical skills.  After successfully accomplishing all of the requirements, EMT students can then apply to the State of Alaska for certification.  Certification can be withheld, revoked or suspended by the State.
  • Licensing is accomplished by individuals who complete a nationally recognized examination, and apply to their state's licensing board.  Alaska's State Medical Board oversees the following licenses: a. Osteopath b. Paramedic c. Physician d. Physician Assistant e. Podiatrist.  Licenses serve as "permits to work" and can be withheld, revoked or suspended by the issuer.
     
• Who can take an ETT course?
  • To be registered, ETT candidates must be at least 14 years of age, successfully complete an approved ETT training program, successfully complete the written and practical examinations within 12 months after completing their course, and provide evidence of current basic life support course completion.  Please review the ETT Policy Manual Section 030.
  • Enrollment and participation in an ETT course is at the purview of the course instructor.
     
• What about barrier crimes, can I still become an ETT?
  • In general, a crime involving sexual misconduct, violence or the threat of violence, controlled substances, or any violation involving medical practice or drugs, will prohibit an individual from receiving or retaining ETT registration.  The inability to receive an ETT card does not prohibit a person from participating in an ETT class.  Please review the ETT Policy Manual Section 140, as well as Alaska Statute Title 11. CRIMINAL LAW for more information.  If you still have questions about whether a specific crime would bar a person from becoming or remaining an ETT, consult with your Region EMS or State EMS Office.

     

• Can my ETT course earn university credit?
  • The University of Alaska system has a mechanism to offer course credit.  Each university makes the exclusive decision on what programs qualify for credit.
    • The course instructor may elect to pre-register his/her course with the university system.
    • A student may retroactively request course credit if he/she recently completed a state approved ETT course.

     

• What is the process for obtaining university credit for an ETT course?

  • Please contact your academic advisor at the university in which you are enrolled for specific details.  Each university makes the exclusive decision on what programs qualify for credit.  The approximate processes can be found below:

    • University of Alaska Southeast (university equivalent “HS S118”)

      • Instructors may request that their course be listed as an external program by completing a Course Proposal Form

      • Students must complete the following:

        • Document the course instructor

        • Document the course objectives and content

        • Document the course syllabus and contact hours

        • Pay applicable fees

          • External program fee

          • Per credit hour fee (where 15 contact hours = 1 credit)

    • University of Alaska Anchorage (university equivalent “EMT-A110”)

      • Must be a degree seeking student

      • Must possess a current ETT credential

      • Pay applicable fees

        • Per credit hour fee (where 15 contact hours = 1 credit)

      • Consult the course catalog under “non-traditional credit” for more information

    • University of Alaska Fairbanks (university equivalent “EMS-152”)

      • Must be a degree seeking student

      • Must possess a current ETT credential

      • Pay applicable fees

        • Application fee

        • Per credit hour fee (where 15 contact hours = 1 credit)

      • Consult the course catalog under “prior learning/non-traditional credit” for more information

       

Alaska "Good Samaritan"*

• Sec. 09.65.090. Civil liability for emergency aid

Alaska Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)*

• Sec. 09.65.087. Civil liability for use of an automated external defibrillator

*Please consult your municipal attorney for the interpretation of the State of Alaska Statutes

ETT Instructor

• Who can teach ETTs?
  • The State of Alaska certifies EMS instructors, including ETT instructors.  State-certified ETT instructors and EMT-1 instructors are qualified to lead an ETT class.  You can find the qualifications for certification as ETT instructors in Regulations 7 AAC 26.430.
  • The ETT instructor may invite topic experts to address the class as long as the content is consistent with the course objectives, and is overseen by the ETT instructor.
     
• How does a person become an ETT instructor?
  • State of Alaska lists the criteria for certified training courses in 7 AAC 26.450.
     
• I am an EMT-1 Provider, and an ETT Instructor.  Can I perform a Skills Verification for an EMT-1 Recertification Candidate?
  • No. 

   

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Last modified: 05/12/08