651 Hortop Street Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 4N4 Canada E-Mail: arisscott@msn.com Aristathemos (Aris) K.M. Scott Education 2008 2009 Durham College & University of Windsor Oshawa & Windsor, Canada Critical Care Nurse Certificate Ontario Ministry of Health & Long Term Care sponsored program. Critical Care Nursing across the lifespan. High-fidelity simulation at University of Windsor. Clinical-Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Critical Care Unit. 2007-2008 Michener Institute of Applied Health Toronto, Canada Anesthesia Assistant Certificate Ontario Ministry of Health & Long Term Care sponsored program. Intra-operative anesthesia care across the lifespan. High-fidelity simulation at the Michener Institute. 1999-2006 Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Canada Master of Education Project Track: Curriculum Design and Evaluation. 1998-1999 Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Canada Bachelor of Education First Class Standing. 1998-1999 Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Canada Bachelor of Science in Nursing Class Valedictorian. President s Award Recipient. Professional Experience 2006 present day St. George s University St. George s, Grenada Adjunct Professor School of Medicine Faculty, Department of Nursing & Allied Health Instructor Learning Strategies Coordinator School of Medicine Faculty, Department of Educational Services Student Advising: Counsel students on developing efficient studying and test taking skills in one-on-one sessions and provide workshops on various topics to improve student academic performance. Create and maintain on-line learning resources using Angel LMS, Adobe applications such as Captivate and Flash. Create and maintain student records, student activity reports and attend and participate in Academic Progress Committee meetings. Page 1 of 6
Administration: Coordination of Learning Skills Unit for effective delivery of student advising by myself and 1 other Learning Strategies Coordinator as well as Demonstrators in the Student Support Administrative Office. Teaching Responsibilities: Initial course development, Course Director and Principle Instructor of Anatomy & Physiology for Health Sciences Parts I and II (BIOL 101 & BIOL 202). Initial course development, Co-Course Director and Principle Instructor of the following School of Medicine Selectives: Trauma Life Support ITLS (SCSK 517) Medical Response to Disasters & Terrorist Events MRD (SCSK 518) Cardiopulmonary Life Support ACLS (SCSK 519) Pediatric Life Support PALS (SCSK 520) Coordination and delivery of Basic Life Support (CPR) training in association the Department of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences Create and maintain all Course Management System (ANGEL) associated materials including quizzes, exams, discussion boards. Committee Involvement: Member of the School of Medicine Student Academic Affairs Committee (2009-2011) Member of the School of Arts & Sciences Curriculum Committee (2009-2010) Physician Extender, Coordinator School of Medicine, University Health Services Administration: Scheduling of staff Maintenance of equipment and ordering of supplies for the Emergency Room and Ambulance Orientation of new staff. Patient Care: Provision of after hours urgent care to the members of the university community in both a Primary Health Care and Emergency Care and Ambulance Transport environments. 2005 2006 Ontario Air Ambulance Toronto, Canada Program Manager of Curriculum & Initial Education Student Advising: Counsel students on developing study skills for success in distributive learning model. Create and maintain on-line learning resources using BlackBoard CMS and Microsoft applications such as PowerPoint Presenter and GoTo Meeting. Create and maintain student records, student activity reports and attend and participate in Academic Progress Committee meetings. Administration: Coordination of all Initial Education Programs offered by the Ontario Flight Paramedic Academy. Direct supervision of all Program Instructors, Adjunct Faculty and Program Coordinators. Academy Administrator of the BlackBoard Course Management System Integration of high fidelity simulation into all program curriculums. Coordinate the deliver of low and medium fidelity laboratory sessions for all educational programs. Program Accreditation. Obtained the first Canadian Medical Association accreditation of a Page 2 of 6
Critical Care program in Canada. Teaching Responsibilities: Curriculum evaluation and modifications, Course Director and Principle Instructor of the Critical Care Paramedic (Land & Air) Certificate Program. Curriculum evaluation and modifications, Course Director and Principle Instructor of the Advanced Care Paramedic (Air) Certificate Program. Curriculum evaluation and modifications, Instructor of the Pediatric Critical Care Transport Nurse (Land & Air) Certificate Program. Create and maintain all Course Management System (BLACKBOARD) associated materials including distributed learning lecture materials, on-line tutorials, quizzes, exams, discussion boards. 2005-2006 Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology Toronto, Canada Sessional Instructor Instruction of Nursing Program students (RN and RPN) in Anatomy & Physiology for Health Sciences. Create and deliver lecture materials. Create and administer all examinations. 2004-2006 Province of Ontario Emergency Medical Assistance Team Team Leader CBRN Team Provision of readiness to respond to CBRN, Infectious diseases and mass casualty incidents. Participation in annual emergency preparedness exercises. Logistics Officer for Infectious Disease outbreak deployment. Training and medical support of Provincial Police Emergency Response Team for CBRN / HAZMAT incidents. Curriculum development, implementation and evaluation of a province wide training curriculum for hospital preparedness for CBRN incidents using both distributive learning modalities with the BlackBoard CMS, didactic lectures as well as practical mock exercises. 1999 2006 Ontario Ministry of Health & Associated Contracts Toronto, Canada Critical Care Paramedic-Flight Provision of care for critically ill or injured patients in both the fixed wing and rotary wing air ambulance environment. Advanced scope of practice with physician consultation. Preceptorship and field education of Paramedic students. Health & Safety Officer from 2003-2005. 1999-2001: Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care Sioux Lookout & Thunder Bay 2001-2003: Voyageur Airways Sioux Lookout, Timmins & North Bay 2003-2005: Canadian Helicopters & Advanced Air Ambulance -Toronto 2005-2006: Ontario Air Ambulance & Flight Exec Aviation 2003 2005 Ontario Flight Paramedic Academy Toronto, Canada Adjunct Faculty Member Sessional Lecturer to students of: Page 3 of 6
Critical Care Paramedic (Land & Air) Certificate Program. Advanced Care Paramedic (Air) Certificate Program. Laboratory Supervisor in the education of critical and advanced care medicine skills components using medium, low and high fidelity simulation. 1998-2000 Health Canada Sioux Lookout Region, Canada Community Health Nurse, Medical Services Branch Relief Nurse in Charge, Primary Health Care Nursing with an expanded scope of practice in northern isolated first nations communities. Provision of care to patients across the lifespan. Orientation of new nursing staff and preceptorship of new graduates during orientation period. 2001-2003 Sioux Lookout District Health Centre Sioux Lookout, Canada Staff Nurse Emergency Department, Part-time staff Nurse in the Emergency Department providing emergency assessment and care of acutely ill and injured patients across the lifespan. Float Nurse to Post-Anesthetic Recovery Room. Orientation of new nursing staff and preceptorship of new graduates during orientation period. 1998-2001 Thunder Bay Regional Health Centre Thunder Bay, Canada Staff Nurse Emergency Department, Part-time staff Nurse in the Emergency Department providing emergency assessment and care of acutely ill and injured patients across the lifespan. 1994-1999 Superior North EMS -Shuniah Thunder Bay, Canada Primary Care Paramedic Part-time staff paramedic at a rural EMS station. Provision of emergency assessment, care and transport of acutely ill or injured patients. Orientation of new staff and preceptorship of new graduates during orientation period. 1993-2000 Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Canada Director, Emergency First Response Team Leadership and Administration of a 24 hour Campus EMS system staffed by student volunteers. Provision of First Responder Education and Continuing Medical Education. Provision of a community based CPR Education program. Page 4 of 6
Certifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor Trainer, Regional Faculty Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor Trainer, Regional Faculty International Trauma Life Support Advanced & Basic Instructor Trainer, Regional Faculty Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR) Instructor Trainer Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Provider Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear Specialist Level Responder & Instructor Trainer Registered Nurse, College of Nurses of Ontario & Registered Nurse, Grenada Council of Nurses & Midwives Research LeBlanc VR, Regehr C, Campeau T, Scott A, MacDonald R, Morrison L. (2006). The Effects of Acute Stress on Paramedic Performance. Grant awarded by the Foundation for Air Medical Research and Education. $10,347 CAD. Co-investigator LeBlanc VR, Darling S, King K, McDonald R, Scott A. (2006). Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Evaluations of Paramedic Performance. Grant awarded by the Canadian Patient Safety Institute: $62,730 CAD. Ramjist, J., Fernandes, A., Scott, A. & McCann, T. (2009). Basic Life Support (BLS) Knowledge and Skill Retention in Undergraduate Pre-Clinical Medical Students. Co-investigator LeBlanc VR, Darling S, King K, McDonald R, Scott A. Assessing the Predictive Validity of Simulation-Based Assessments of Paramedic Performance. Poster presented at the 2008 Annual International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare, San Diego, CA. Co-author McCann T. & Scott A. Training for Emergencies, Disasters & Bioterrorism in Grenada, West Indies. Poster presented at the 2009 Global Health Education Consortium Conference & Western Regional International Health Conference, Seattle, Washington. Co-author Professional References: i. Dr. Glenn Brady MD; St. George s University Office of Career Guidance and St. Francis Hospital Director, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care & Chairman, Cardiovascular Performance Improvement. Telephone: (860) 256-7675 E-Mail: dr.brady.sgu@gmail.com, or gbrady@sgu.edu ii. iii. Ms. Debbi Johnson, MA; St. George s University Department of Educational Services, Special English Language Program. Telephone: (473) 444-5008 E-mail: djohnson@sgu.edu Dr. Theresa McCann, PhD, Professor; Interim Chair Department of Nursing & Allied Health, St. George s University School of Medicine. Telephone: (473) 407-2790 E-mail: tmccann@sgu.edu Page 5 of 6
Personal References: i. Ms. Amy-Leah Potter, BSc.N, BA, RN; Coordinator of Organ Retrieval, Harbourview Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Telephone: (619) 823-5489 E-mail: amyleahpotter@hotmail.com ii. Mr. Patrick Auger, MEmgt, CCP(F), Flight Paramedic, ORNGE and CEO of Disaster Emergence Medical Services, Ottawa, ON. Telephone: (613) 601-3367 E-mail: pauger@dems.ca Page 6 of 6