"Unified command" is a buzz word we hear all the time, but is it something that is achievable? This session will discuss the true definition of unified command, who should be included, how and when to use it, and simple recommendations on...
"Unified command" is a buzz word we hear all the time, but is it something that is achievable? This session will discuss the true definition of unified command, who should be included, how and when to use it, and simple recommendations on...
What is a computerized adaptive test? How will it affect my students? What about local protocols? How can I help my students be successful on the National Registry examinations? All these questions and more will be answered in this session...
What is a computerized adaptive test? How will it affect my students? What about local protocols? How can I help my students be successful on the National Registry examinations? All these questions and more will be answered in this session...
Congratulations! You are the new instructor for class that starts in two weeks! Come learn where to start if you suddenly find yourself a new EMS Educator at any level. This session will cover what you need to get started in the areas of...
Congratulations! You are the new instructor for class that starts in two weeks! Come learn where to start if you suddenly find yourself a new EMS Educator at any level. This session will cover what you need to get started in the areas of...
Every day, EMS leaders are confronted by situations where a true understanding of various emotions can spell the difference between success and failure. Being prepared intellectually isn’t enough; you must understand the emotions boiling...
Every day, EMS leaders are confronted by situations where a true understanding of various emotions can spell the difference between success and failure. Being prepared intellectually isn’t enough; you must understand the emotions boiling...
Major storms continue to demonstrate the need for comprehensive planning and detailed attention to those with special medical needs, including the homebound, bedridden, mobility-impaired, and those with special medical needs. Following the...
Major storms continue to demonstrate the need for comprehensive planning and detailed attention to those with special medical needs, including the homebound, bedridden, mobility-impaired, and those with special medical needs. Following the...
In the morning hours of November 30, 2018, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near Anchorage, Alaska, crumbling roads and splintering buildings and giving residents a side of tsunami warning with their breakfast. Remarkably, there was no loss...
In the morning hours of November 30, 2018, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near Anchorage, Alaska, crumbling roads and splintering buildings and giving residents a side of tsunami warning with their breakfast. Remarkably, there was no loss...
In this round table discussion-style session, the speakers will act as moderators for participants to review patient stories to brainstorm treatment and navigation options, as well as communicating lessons learned. In this "Community Care...
In this round table discussion-style session, the speakers will act as moderators for participants to review patient stories to brainstorm treatment and navigation options, as well as communicating lessons learned. In this "Community Care...
We are often called to a facility to transport a patient to the hospital due to an abnormal lab value. Did you know that a high potassium (K+) can be fatal, an elevated lactate may be more than just sepsis, and sodium (Na+) imbalance is a...
We are often called to a facility to transport a patient to the hospital due to an abnormal lab value. Did you know that a high potassium (K+) can be fatal, an elevated lactate may be more than just sepsis, and sodium (Na+) imbalance is a...
Over 70% of medical mistakes involve miscommunication. Effective and assertive communication has the power to transform healthcare, making it safer for both patients and providers. This session will explore common barriers to effective...
Over 70% of medical mistakes involve miscommunication. Effective and assertive communication has the power to transform healthcare, making it safer for both patients and providers. This session will explore common barriers to effective...
We often hear about high-performance CPR in adults, yet almost never in pediatrics. This special 2-hour session will show you exactly how pediatric high-performance CPR should occur, and each participant will actively practice each of the...
We often hear about high-performance CPR in adults, yet almost never in pediatrics. This special 2-hour session will show you exactly how pediatric high-performance CPR should occur, and each participant will actively practice each of the...
The scenario was horrific: Midway through a concert performance by the popular group The Bascom 5 at Stockton University, a section of bleachers collapsed, injuring dozens of attendees. The good news is it wasn’t real.
The scenario was horrific: Midway through a concert performance by the popular group The Bascom 5 at Stockton University, a section of bleachers collapsed, injuring dozens of attendees. The good news is it wasn’t real.
Nearly 70 studies show that boarding is associated with elevated health and safety risks, prolonged delays in treatment, and increased likelihood of death.
Nearly 70 studies show that boarding is associated with elevated health and safety risks, prolonged delays in treatment, and increased likelihood of death.
