HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.1108 Original ContractAGREEMENT BETWEEN
PENINSULA COLLEGE PORT ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT
FOR PROVISION OF CLINICAL TEACHING FACILITIES FOR PENINSULA COLLEGE
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
I. PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT:
To provide a mutually agreed upon contract for provision of facilities for the clinical
instruction of EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM students enrolled in the
College.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COLLEGE:
A. The EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHINICIAN PROGRAM faculty of the College will be
completely responsible for planning and implementing the educational experiences
offered to the student in the clinical situation. Faculty will confer with a designated
supervisor at the FIRE DEPARTMENT.
At the beginning of the named quarter Fall /Spring Quarter the faculty of the
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHINICIAN PROGRAM will communicate the following with the
PORTANGGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT:
1. The number of students assigned
2. The dates and hours of assignment
3. The dates of vacation and holidays at the College observed by the students and
faculty.
4. Immunization reports if required by Port Angeles Fire Department.
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B. The Peninsula College EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHINICIAN PROGRAM staff will be
available during the practicum for inquiries or assistance with regard to students. The
Port Angeles Fire Department will be provided with names and numbers of those faculty
members for this purpose.
C. Peninsula College will conduct Washington State Patrol Background Checks on each
student and verify that those students who participate have no significant history of
criminal activity.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PORT ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT:
A. The faculty of Peninsula College and the supervisory staff member of the Port Angeles
Fire Department will collaborate at the beginning of the academic quarter to discuss the
educational program and clinical experience. This faculty will visit once or more during
the academic quarter in which students remain at the Port Angeles Fire Department.
B. The medical staff at the Port Angeles Fire Department will be willing to participate in the
education of the EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) PROGRAM students in the
role of resource personnel.
C. Port Angeles Fire Department will allow, within reason, the use of supplies and
equipment for educational purposes.
D. Port Angeles Fire Department will provide access to sources of information necessary
for EMT education, e.g. patient charts, procedure books and reference materials.
E. Port Angeles Fire Department will make available for the EMT student facilities for
safekeeping of wearing apparel and personal items.
IV. STATUS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN STUDENTS
V. AGENCY
A. The student will have the status of learner and will not replace your staff personnel.
Any service rendered by the student is to be considered incidental to the education
purpose of this clinical experience.
B. The students are required to adhere to the standards, policies and regulations of the
Port Angeles Fire Department during their clinical assignment. Special attention will be
given to the policy of confidentiality with regard to HIPAA rules and regulations.
Students will also adhere to OSHA standards (UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS).
C. The student will wear the designated Peninsula College Student badge and will be
properly groomed and dressed at all times.
Students of Peninsula College will engage in all learning and patient care activities as agents,
servants or employees of Peninsula College and not as agents, servants or employees,
students or partners, joint ventures of or with the Port Angeles Fire Department.
VI. LIABILITY STATUS OF THE CONTRACTING AGENCIES
1. As part of the consideration for this agreement Peninsula College agrees to be
responsible for all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, expenses for injury to persons
or damage to property caused by the negligent acts of the College, its agents, servants,
students, and officers or employees.
2. The Port Angeles Fire Department agrees to be responsible for all claims, demands,
liabilities, damages, and expenses for injury to persons or damage to property caused by
the negligent acts of the Port Angeles Fire Department, its agents, servants, students,
officers or employees.
VII. TERMS OF AGREEMENT
This agreement become effective as of the date on which it is mutually entered into by the
legally responsible officials of Peninsula College and the Port Angeles Fire Department. The
Peninsula College
Trudy Robbins, Coordinator
Emergency Medical Technician Program
right is reserved to either party to ask to have included in the educational program any
additional features which might be deemed desirable. Both parties agree to give reasonable
consideration to any such requests.
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