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Written by Daphne McGill, SMSgt
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Wednesday, 04 January 2012 23:32 |
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Welcome to the IDMT Association Website & Forum!
** Please visit us on our new Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/IDMTAssociation**
IDMTA Memberships can be purchased through our PayPal link on www.idmtassociation.org (click on "IDMT Association Membership and Webstore" link on front page).
President (acting): TSgt Tonya Castellanos
Vice President: TSgt Tonya Castellanos
Recorder: SMSgt David Little
Treasurer: MSgt Paul Bryant
Elections for IDMTA President and Recorder are scheduled during this year's AFOMS in June. Please send nominations for these positions to:
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Last Updated on Friday, 27 January 2012 17:18 |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 25 August 2009 19:49 |
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The IDMT Symbol
For centuries the symbol of the healing arts has been a caduceus configuration. It was commonly associated with Mercury, the Roman God of Commerce, and was carried as a symbol of peace.
Legend has it that Apollo, the Greco-Roman God with the wisdom of the Oracles, gave the staff to Mercury as a gift. According to Apollo, the staff had the power to unite all beings divided by hate. Mercury encountered two serpents that were fighting. He threw the staff between them and they wound around it in friendly association.
The caduceus with a single snake coiled around it came to be a symbol for Aesculapius, the Greco-Roman God of Medicine, and subsequently for the medical profession itself. The flame above the staff represents eternity as it applies to the passing of knowledge from one generation of IDMTs to the next. The cross of red represents the international symbol for care and compassion towards the sick and injured. It is also applied towards prevention and the alleviation of human suffering. The white background serves as a reminder that we apply our skill with neutrality towards all patients regardless of nationality. The symbol is encircled by a wreath of green laurel used by the ancient Greeks to crown victors in the Pythian games. This wreath is symbolic of our honor in both achievement and in personal strength as paramedical providers of health care.
The emblem we use was designed by CMSgt Richard A. Preheim, SMSgt Herbert M. Phelps, and MSgt Terry J. Council. We are grateful for their time and effort. They are but one part of the proud IDMT history.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 21:04 |
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2012 AFOMS in Jacksonville, FL |
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Written by Daphne McGill, SMSgt
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Friday, 15 January 2010 18:52 |
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****Visit http://www.idcafoundation.org for the most up-to-date information****
Conference Dates
The Armed Forces Operational Medicine Symposium (AFOMS) for 2012 will be held in Jacksonvile, Florida from 22-29 June 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville.
Pre-symposium: 22-24 Jun 2012
Main Symposium: 25-29 Jun 2012
Conference Fees
Conference fee for attendees will be $150.00.
Courses and Schedule
Pre-symposium topics include:
- TCCC Train-the-trainer (22-24 Jun)
- ACLS Initial (students need workbooks 30 days ahead of class) (22-24 Jun)
- Food Sanitation (22 Jun)
- Health and Wellness Basic Certification Course, Level II (pre-requisite online training) (22 Jun)
- Pest Control (23 Jun)
- Tobacco Facilitator training (23 Jun)
More specific information on available courses and schedule will be posted in the coming weeks.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 05 January 2012 00:09 |
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