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Farm Medic - Provider Course
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in America. Every year needless injuries and deaths occur to farmers, family members, farm employees, and rescue personnel. Emergency responders often lack knowledge of the nature of farm machinery, chemicals, and farm structures. Some rescue techniques may actually increase the risk to the victim and rescue personnel. Training and education in the methods of farm/rural rescue are essential for proper response and safety of the rescuer and patient. GEMSA's goal it to teach a systematic approach to farm rescue procedures that address the safety of both patients and responders.
Course Locations and Dates:
- Ware County - January 20 and 21, 2024
- Forsyth County - March 9 and 10, 2024
The first qualified 35 students will be accepted.
Applicants beyond that will be placed on a waiting list.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FARM_MEDIC
If you are accepted to the course and have 'Department Approved' PPE for Extrication with a minimum of head, hands, eyes and feet protection.
Course Includes: Participants course cost and any associated printed material along with lunch. Not included: Lodging, breakfast or dinner.
For Farm Medic Classes, all questions need to be directed to Allen Owens - aowens@tiftcounty.org.
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We have implemented a SEAT FEE for GEMSA sponsored Classes due to the 'no shows' we were having the day of class. A $30 Seat Fee will be requested at the end of your application by Credit Card. After you attend class - within a 30 day period, you will receive a $20 check mailed to you at the address your listed on the your application (or reimbursed to your credit card) along with a small gift. If you cancel prior to 2 weeks of the class, you will receive a $20 reimbursement. If you cancel within 2 weeks of the class or do not show up for the class, you will not reimbursed any funds.
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This Program is made possible by State of Georgia funding provided through the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission.
