ALS-316 ALS Academy - Hypothermic Treatments for ROSC
BLS CAT 2 / ALS 74 /2 CEU
Target Audience: ALSWhat are the new trends in EMS for post cardiac arrest patients? Learn the ins and outs of Hypothermic treatments for ROSC, intra-arrest cooling and post arrest cooling. Instructors will also present several recent case studies where EMS providers successfully used hypothermic treatments in the field which resulted in positive outcomes. Yes, ice baths are the way of the future!
Instructor: Julia M. Jordano • Co-Instructor: Robert Usher
BLS-409 BLS Academy - AED/OB Emergencies
BLS 10 / ALS CAT 2 / 2 CEU
Target Audience: BLSThis is the ninth and final class in the BLS Academy. Attendees will discuss topic which will satisfy Area 10 requirements towards BLS Recertification.
Instructor: Adam Harrell
Limited to: 24
CAR-520 Cardiac Arrest With a Team Approach
BLS CAT 2 / ALS 72 / 2 CEU
Target Audience: BLS, ALSResuscitation is only as successful as the team working the arrest. This class will use simulation manikins to provide the students with “hands on” training with an emphasis on students working as a team to successfully resuscitate the patient. Code simulation will include IV access techniques, airway procedures and multiple monitoring systems.
Instructor: Jeremy Wampler
Limited to: 30
COM-706 Liability - Who Needs it? (Taming the Liability Monster)
BLS 7 / ALS CAT 2 / 2 CEU
Target Audience: BLS, ALSThe “L” word can strike such fear in an agency as to cause well intended but misguided policies and actually make the EMS provider, dispatcher and the agency more open to litigation. This will be a frank discussion of liability as it relates to EMS providers in the field and public safety communications personnel in the dispatch center and how simple actions can be taken to reduce the potential for legal liability.
Instructor: Richard Rubino • Co-Instructor: Danny Garrison
EDU-818 Competency Based EMT Education Programs - Yes you Can!
BLS CAT 2 / ALS CAT 2 / 2 CEU
Target Audience: EducatorsLearn ways to develop a competency-based education program for initial EMT instruction. For programs seeking accreditation, or considering accreditation, this course is a must.
Instructor: Jason Ambrose
HEA-1019 Cultured Safety
BLS CAT 2 / ALS CAT 2 / 2 CEU
Target Audience: Administrator, DispatcherIn June 2011, Richmond Ambulance Authority published a seven page paper on its crusade for safety in JEMS Magazine. Within a few days of publication, the article was being referenced at the National EMS Culture of Safety Committee as a best practice. Come join this case study discussion and learn about the development and maintenance of a culture of safety and how you can apply the information to your agency.
Instructor: Rob Lawrence
BLS CAT 2 / ALS CAT 2 / 2 CEU
Target Audience: BLS, AdministratorAccessing and managing patients in hoarding conditions is rapidly becoming a familiar occurrence. Providers need to examine the dangers faced not only when entering a hoarding environment, but after patient care is completed. From increased exposure to biohazards to patient access issues, participants will be exposed to a different thought process and learn tactics to help protect them from a myriad of hazards when dealing with patients inside hoarding conditions.
Instructor: Ryan Pennington
MED-3022 Weak, Winded and Woozy - What’s Wrong?
BLS 5 / ALS 88 / 2 CEU
Target Audience: ALSSo often patients present as an enigma. Dozens claim weakness, light-headedness, syncope, shortness of breath and exercise intolerance as chief complaints. This could be anything, but it just might be the prelude to disaster. Let’s explore the world of differentials as participants learn the art of combining thorough history, careful physical exam and good old fashion gut instinct, to divining the real reason for the call and providing just the right care. EMS responders must be able to think critically…let’s see how you do in a fun journey out-chasing the zebras.
Instructor: Connie Mattera
OPE-4021 Please Hold the (Bath) Salt
BLS 5 / ALS 76 / 2 CEU
Target Audience: AllProgram focuses on the challenges of managing patients with bath salt toxicity. The epidemiology of this problem will be discussed and its relationship to how these become trauma patients. Discussion will ensue regarding the most current trend in managing these “accelerated” patients and what these patients’ outcomes likely are.
Instructor: Travis Karicofe
PREP-5021 Who Let the Dogs Out!
BLS CAT 2 / ALS CAT 2 / 2 CEU
Target Audience: AllThis presentation will expose providers to the types and disciplines of canines used in the fire and EMS field. We’ll include arson, drug, bomb, USAR, health care, wilderness search, therapy and patrol canines. Will also cover where they are, how they work and where to call to get them. You will be able to meet working canines and ask questions of their handlers.
Instructor: Vernon M. Frayser • Co-Instructor: Mary Frayser
SPE-6021 Pediatric Rapid CardioPulmonary Assessment- the PATs, ABCs and CABs of it All!
BLS 8 / ALS 85 / 2 CEU
Target Audience: BLS, ALSThis presentation will assist prehospital and emergency department health care providers in developing a rapid systematic approach to pediatric assessment. It will also empower the EMS provider to make a rapid determination of which assessment practice is most appropriate for the situation. We will explore the PATs, ABCs and CABs as tools in pediatric assessment.
Instructor: Patricia Lynn
TRA-7020 All in the Family; When the Trauma is one of Us
BLS 4 / ALS 78 / 2 CEU
Target Audience: BLS, RN, AdministratorsWhen the trauma patient is part of the Police, Fire and Rescue family emotions are high and the pressure is on. This course will cover issues with treatment, transport and after the call.
Instructor: Shannon Southard
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