This page contains information about our Region VII EMS Standing Medical Orders (SMOs) including study guides to prepare for the exams. The recently revised SMOs are effective December 1, 2024 and every provider in Region 7 must complete the update before December 1, 2024.
2024 Summary of Changes
2024 Region 7 ALS SMO Study Guide
2024 Region 7 BLS SMO Study Guide
Above are the new Region 7 SMOs (effective 12/1/24) and study guides to help you prepare for the region-wide SMO update exams to be successfully completed prior to 12/1/24 or before working for an agency in a Region 7 System. Please ensure you follow your individual EMS System’s instructions for completing all preparatory study guides, educational PowerPoints and competency exams as we roll out the new SMOs.
The 2022 Region 7 ALS-ILS-BLS SMOs remain in effect until December 1, 2024.
Every Region 7 EMT, EMT-I, Paramedic, PHRN, and ECRN must complete the 2024 SMO update exam by 12/1/2024.
Every new provider coming into one of the Region VII Systems must also successfully complete the 2024 SMO exam before working with a Region VII System Agency. Each of the System’s in Region 7 are rolling out the SMOs at the same time but may require additional modules for System specific education.
- Paramedics/PHRNs will complete this exam at the time of their system entry appointment.
- EMTs will complete the exam with their agency EMS Coordinator upon hire.
- ECRNs joining the system should create a Moodle account and complete the REGION 7 ALS SMO EXAM – under October 2024 with an 80% or above.
Visit the Moodle CE page for more information on the System’s CE Moodle site and for the link to access the Silver Cross Moodle site. Please refer to your System Entry instructional email for your Moodle account information.
Here are some videos to assist with the 2024 and 2022 SMO education:
Ada County EMS Med Admin Cross Check – YouTube
A Push For Push Dose Epinephrine | JEMS – YouTube
Epi Ampule Training – YouTube
RACE Scale – YouTube
Spinal Motion Restriction – YouTube
