CE: Medical or Patient Assessment, 16 hours

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

NAEMT’s Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) remains the gold standard of education for emergency medical assessment and treatment. Endorsed by the National Association of EMS Physicians, AMLS emphasizes the use of the AMLS Assessment Pathway, a systematic tool for assessing and managing common medical conditions with urgent accuracy. Throughout this two-day course, participants will explore topics such as pharmacology, respiratory disorders, shock, sepsis, infectious diseases, neurological emergencies, and much more. AMLS is appropriate for EMTs, advanced EMTs, paramedics, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse anesthetists, and physicians. AMLS is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT. For more information on course content, contact Macara Trusty at macara.trusty@gmr.net.

CE: Preparatory, 6.5 hours

Light breakfast, lunch, and snacks included

This keenly focused, procedural anatomy program promises to turn your medical education and training inside out (because we start each procedure “from the inside”). Utilizing fresh, non-fixed human specimens as your personal guide we will collectively locate, visualize, mobilize, and explore the anatomy of the head, neck, chest, abdomen and extremities to appreciate the medical and traumatic disease processes we frequently encounter (and hopefully avoid). Participants will assess the impact of life on human systems, while we compare, contrast, and perform ALL of today’s emergent procedures – this includes – bleeding control (digital pressure; wound-packing; tourniquets; junctional bleeding, pelvic binding, and REBOA), airway and ventilation management (Positioning, BLS – NPA, OPA, SGA, BVM; ALS – video and direct laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, cricothyroidotomy and exchange) vascular access with and without ultrasound (IO – manual, impact, powered, and GHAP; IV – peripheral, cut-down, exchange; and central venous access), thoracic injury management (anterior and lateral needle decompression, simple thoracostomy, chest tube placement, pericardiocentesis, and resuscitative thoracotomy), as well as basic ultrasound usage. Engaging in this hands-on experience will completely immerse you in human anatomy, and procedural medicine while you work beside highly experienced medical professionals committed to your understanding.

What should you wear? Suggested attire includes scrubs and running shoes, but “professionally comfortable” clothing is certainly fine. Participants are not permitted to wear shorts or open-toed shoes. Who should register for this exciting preconference course? Paramedics, EMTs, nurses, mid-levels, physicians, and educators.

Attention: This program is 100% hands-on and involves human specimens—all PPE is provided.

NOTE: This course involves six and a half hours of active engagement WITH a tremendous amount of standing, moving, and skills refinement. Participants should expect to be intellectually stimulated, yet physically exhausted at the course’s conclusion. Participants are strongly encouraged to come well rested and prepared to learn. For information on course content, contact Scotty Bolleter scotty.bolleter@hiscentre.com or Ali McCully at alison.mccully@hiscentre.com.

CE: Administrator or CRO, 7 hours

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

Embark on an exciting new journey with us in 2025 as we introduce a fresh and innovative format, bringing together six elite EMS leaders for an immersive day designed specifically for EMS administrators. Dive into essential topics such as peer support programs, strategies for managing challenging employees, identifying and mitigating legal risks with a 2026 outlook, ethical decision-making frameworks, distinguishing system errors from human errors, uncovering fraud within EMS, and much more. Conclude this enriching day with a dynamic Q&A session featuring all our esteemed speakers. For more information on course content, contact Joe Schmider at joseph.schmider@dshs.texas.gov.

CE: Medical or Patient Assessment, 8 hours

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

If anyone told you that you could take a 12-lead class and have fun, would you believe them? Believe it now! Presented by Bob Page, author of the book 12 Lead ECG for Acute and Critical Care Providers, this highly motivating, non-stop interactive course on 12-lead ECG includes proper lead placement, axis and hemiblock determination, bundle branch blocks, differentiating wide complex tachycardia and myocardial infarction recognition. Also included is the use of a 15-lead ECG for increased sensitivity for STEMI. Participants in the program will read approximately 200 12-lead ECGs, gaining both experience and confidence in their newly learned skill. This is a great course for EMS and hospitals implementing STEMI programs or for continuing professional development. Page’s textbook is not included or required, but it might help your understanding of the class. New, used and electronic editions are widely available at booksellers, including Amazon. For more information on course content, contact Bob Page at lead2noclue@me.com.

CE: Special Considerations, 7 hours

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

Too often, EMS professionals are sent on calls for seemingly innocuous cases such as “My child just fell off the swing set and hurt his arm.” However, upon arrival, the EMS professional may or may not recognize that the case is actually child abuse. Once recognized, how will they respond? This class covers common injuries and red flags such as victim, care-giver, and offender actions and behaviors, and more importantly, what to do if child abuse is suspected. For more information on course content, contact John Kelly at sulcata1268@gmail.com.

CE: Airway, 8 hours

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

Airway management is a cornerstone of prehospital and emergency medicine. Being able to apply the latest evidence-based airway management strategies with competence and confidence is paramount for successful clinical outcomes. This course is designed to equip healthcare providers with the critical skills needed to assess, secure and manage airways in emergency situations from a system with a 96% first pass success rate. Fundamental and advanced techniques including the use of endotracheal intubation, supraglottic airway devices, ventilator strategies and difficult airway techniques will be covered. Attendees will learn from case-based presentations using real body cam footage and a combination of fun and engaging lectures and hands on skills practice. For more information on course content, contact Russ Brown at Russ.brown@pchdtx.org.

CE: Patient Assessment or Special Considerations, 4 hours

The proper clinical assessment of the pregnant patient is something rarely, if ever taught in EMT or Paramedic school, despite its simple and relatively low-tech methodologies. However, the findings gained from these assessments can be crucial to determining the health of the growing fetus. Come learn how to do a proper abdominal assessment, including how to measure a fundal height, (and why it is so important), how to perform leopolds maneuvers, and how to assess the fetal heart rate utilizing both a fetoscope and doppler on a live pregnant patient! This fun and informative hands-on class will give participants all the tools needed to be able to not only better assess but better treat future pregnant patients. For information on course content, contact Jay Rodriguez at ob4ems@gmail.com.

CE: Special Considerations, 4 hours

Join Ken Bouvier for a session designed to help prehospital care practitioners be better prepared to respond to Hazardous Materials incidents. With refineries, chemical plants, farming, and agriculture there is no shortage of chemicals in transit on both highways and railways throughout the state. During this session participants will review the nine classifications of chemicals, five modes of transportation, placard system, and chemical injuries and treatment. We will also explore illegal drug labs and the transportation of drug lab chemicals. For information on course content, contact Ken Bouvier at kenbouvier@cox.net.

CE: Additional, 24 hours

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

NAEMSE presents the EMS Instructor Course, which has been designed and developed by the same individuals who produced the DOT/NHTSA 2002 National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors. The NAEMSE Instructor Course represents the didactic and practical application components needed to become an EMS instructor. The content of this 40-hour course (16 hours online completed prior to arrival onsite) aligns NAEMSE developed modules with the curriculum objectives of the 2002 National Guidelines and complies with EMS rules for lead instructors in more than 40 states, including Texas. This course provides an introduction to a broad span of educational theory that is heavily reliant on brain-based learning and evidence-based best practices for all levels of experience as an EMS educator. Individuals who attend the entire course and pass the post-test receive a Certificate of Course Completion from NAEMSE and are eligible for Texas instructor certification. Continuing education hours have been applied for through NAEMSE, which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). For more information on class content, contact Jarred Kallmann at j.kallmann@naemse.org or 412-343-4775.

CE: Preparatory, 8 hours

This internationally recognized procedural course has a well-earned reputation for excellence. Your comprehensive understanding of each and every skill is THE only goal while we focus on high-value, low-frequency, evidence-based emergent interventions. Course participants engage in a detailed hands-on experience that gracefully blends fresh (non-fixed, non-frozen) human specimens, experienced professionals, and demanding procedures. This course is orchestrated to dissect, explain, and train through: bleeding control (digital pressure; wound-packing; tourniquets; junctional bleeding, pelvic binding, and REBOA), airway and ventilation management (Positioning, BLS – NPA, OPA, SGA, BVM; ALS – video and direct laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, cricothyroidotomy and exchange) vascular access with and without ultrasound (IO – manual, impact, powered, GHAP/IOU; IV – peripheral, cut-down, exchange; and central venous access), thoracic injury management (anterior and lateral needle decompression, simple thoracostomy, chest tube placement, pericardiocentesis, and resuscitative thoracotomy), fundamental suturing and securing, basic ultrasound usage and more as time permits. Participants will actively locate, visualize, mobilize, and explore the freshly dissected anatomy of the neck, chest, abdomen and extremities to better appreciate the efficacy and impact of our interventions on the human body (while simultaneously defining the common medical and traumatic disease processes we frequently encounter). This course is designed to improve indication and anatomic recognition while simultaneously offering hands-on experience where it matters most. Participants in this course receive access to a link containing all program videos, slides, and supportive evidence.

What should you wear? Suggested attire includes scrubs and running shoes, but “professionally comfortable” clothing is certainly fine. Participants are not permitted to wear shorts or open-toed shoes. Who should register for this exciting preconference course? Paramedics, EMTs, nurses, mid-levels, physicians, and educators.

Attention: This program is 100% hands-on and involves human specimens—all PPE is provided.

NOTE: This course involves a very full day of active engagement WITH a tremendous amount of standing, moving, and skills refinement. Participants should expect to be intellectually stimulated, yet physically exhausted at the course’s conclusion. Participants are strongly encouraged to come well rested and prepared to learn. For information on course content, contact Scotty Bolleter scotty.bolleter@hiscentre.com or Ali McCully at alison.mccully@hiscentre.com.

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Light breakfast, lunch, and snacks included

Course held at the Medical Campus of UT Southwestern (Travel on own to 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390; nearby hotel accommodations available).

CE: Medical or Patient Assessment, 4 hours

Capnography: It’s not just for confirming tube placement! Join Bob Page, for the first nationally presented comprehensive course (since 1998) on capnography guaranteed to be an eye-opening experience as participants learn the incredible benefits gained from full ETCO2 monitoring and waveform assessment. In this exciting and informative session, Bob reviews the related A&P of the respiratory system and explains with multi-media and audience involvement, the role of capnography in all aspects of emergency and critical care. Using examples of cardiac arrest to airway and ventilation management the case is made for using capnography as a key patient assessment and ongoing monitoring tool for every patient. In fact, anyone with a problem with ABC’s should have continuous monitoring of ETCO2 and waveform. Be a part of this comprehensive course that explains in detail why you measure CO2, how the machine measures it, how the waveforms are made and real cases from A-Z. Come and learn how to fully integrate this session into your practice and utilize it to its fullest potential! For more information on class content, contact Bob Page at lead2noclue@me.com.

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Omni Fort Worth

CE: Airway, 4 hours

Research shows that EMS providers have trouble ventilating patients, but with proper ventilation in cardiac arrest survival can be increased threefold. Join Bob Page and learn how to put the “P” back in CPR using tools and techniques to introduce you to the concept of high-performance ventilation (HPV). In this eye-opening, hands-on workshop, attendees will ventilate patients by BVM, via Mask, ET tube, and supraglottic airways using state of the art feedback devices that measure pressures, volumes, and ventilatory rates. Come gain valuable insight and skills to improve your ventilation ability using this valuable feedback and coaching system. For more information on class content, contact Bob Page at lead2noclue@me.com.

1:00 PM -5:00 PM

Omni Fort Worth

CE: Preparatory, 6.5 hours

This keenly focused, procedural anatomy program promises to turn your medical education and training inside out (because we start each procedure “from the inside”). Utilizing fresh, non-fixed human specimens as your personal guide we will collectively locate, visualize, mobilize, and explore the anatomy of the head, neck, chest, abdomen and extremities to appreciate the medical and traumatic disease processes we frequently encounter (and hopefully avoid). Participants will assess the impact of life on human systems, while we compare, contrast, and perform ALL of today’s emergent procedures – this includes – bleeding control (digital pressure; wound-packing; tourniquets; junctional bleeding, pelvic binding, and REBOA), airway and ventilation management (Positioning, BLS – NPA, OPA, SGA, BVM; ALS – video and direct laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, cricothyroidotomy and exchange) vascular access with and without ultrasound (IO – manual, impact, powered, and GHAP; IV – peripheral, cut-down, exchange; and central venous access), thoracic injury management (anterior and lateral needle decompression, simple thoracostomy, chest tube placement, pericardiocentesis, and resuscitative thoracotomy), as well as basic ultrasound usage. Engaging in this hands-on experience will completely immerse you in human anatomy, and procedural medicine while you work beside highly experienced medical professionals committed to your understanding.

What should you wear? Suggested attire includes scrubs and running shoes, but “professionally comfortable” clothing is certainly fine. Participants are not permitted to wear shorts or open-toed shoes. Who should register for this exciting preconference course? Paramedics, EMTs, nurses, mid-levels, physicians, and educators.

Attention: This program is 100% hands-on and involves human specimens—all PPE is provided.

NOTE: This course involves six and a half hours of active engagement WITH a tremendous amount of standing, moving, and skills refinement. Participants should expect to be intellectually stimulated, yet physically exhausted at the course’s conclusion. Participants are strongly encouraged to come well rested and prepared to learn. For information on course content, contact Scotty Bolleter scotty.bolleter@hiscentre.com or Ali McCully at alison.mccully@hiscentre.com.

7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Light breakfast, lunch, and snacks included

Course held at the Medical Campus of UT Southwestern (Travel on own to 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390; nearby hotel accommodations available).

CE: Administrator or CRO, 7 hours

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

Embark on an exciting new journey with us in 2025 as we introduce a fresh and innovative format, bringing together six elite EMS leaders for an immersive day designed specifically for EMS administrators. Dive into essential topics such as peer support programs, strategies for managing challenging employees, identifying and mitigating legal risks with a 2026 outlook, ethical decision-making frameworks, distinguishing system errors from human errors, uncovering fraud within EMS, and much more. Conclude this enriching day with a dynamic Q&A session featuring all our esteemed speakers. For more information on course content, contact Joe Schmider at joseph.schmider@dshs.texas.gov.

CE: Medical or Patient Assessment, 8 hours

If anyone told you that you could take a 12-lead class and have fun, would you believe them? Believe it now! Presented by Bob Page, author of the book 12 Lead ECG for Acute and Critical Care Providers, this highly motivating, non-stop interactive course on 12-lead ECG includes proper lead placement, axis and hemiblock determination, bundle branch blocks, differentiating wide complex tachycardia and myocardial infarction recognition. Also included is the use of a 15-lead ECG for increased sensitivity for STEMI. Participants in the program will read approximately 200 12-lead ECGs, gaining both experience and confidence in their newly learned skill. This is a great course for EMS and hospitals implementing STEMI programs or for continuing professional development. Page’s textbook is not included or required, but it might help your understanding of the class. New, used and electronic editions are widely available at booksellers, including Amazon. For more information on course content, contact Bob Page at lead2noclue@me.com.

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

Omni Fort Worth

CE: Special Considerations, 7 hours

Too often, EMS professionals are sent on calls for seemingly innocuous cases such as “My child just fell off the swing set and hurt his arm.” However, upon arrival, the EMS professional may or may not recognize that the case is actually child abuse. Once recognized, how will they respond? This class covers common injuries and red flags such as victim, care-giver, and offender actions and behaviors, and more importantly, what to do if child abuse is suspected. For more information on course content, contact John Kelly at sulcata1268@gmail.com.

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

Omni Fort Worth

CE: Airway, 8 hours

Airway management is a cornerstone of prehospital and emergency medicine. Being able to apply the latest evidence-based airway management strategies with competence and confidence is paramount for successful clinical outcomes. This course is designed to equip healthcare providers with the critical skills needed to assess, secure and manage airways in emergency situations from a system with a 96% first pass success rate. Fundamental and advanced techniques including the use of endotracheal intubation, supraglottic airway devices, ventilator strategies and difficult airway techniques will be covered. Attendees will learn from case-based presentations using real body cam footage and a combination of fun and engaging lectures and hands on skills practice. For more information on course content, contact Russ Brown at Russ.brown@pchdtx.org.

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

Omni Fort Worth

CE: Patient Assessment or Special Considerations, 4 hours

The proper clinical assessment of the pregnant patient is something rarely, if ever taught in EMT or Paramedic school, despite its simple and relatively low-tech methodologies. However, the findings gained from these assessments can be crucial to determining the health of the growing fetus. Come learn how to do a proper abdominal assessment, including how to measure a fundal height, (and why it is so important), how to perform leopolds maneuvers, and how to assess the fetal heart rate utilizing both a fetoscope and doppler on a live pregnant patient! This fun and informative hands-on class will give participants all the tools needed to be able to not only better assess but better treat future pregnant patients. For information on course content, contact Jay Rodriguez at ob4ems@gmail.com.

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Omni Fort Worth

CE: Special Considerations, 4 hours

Join Ken Bouvier for a session designed to help prehospital care practitioners be better prepared to respond to Hazardous Materials incidents. With refineries, chemical plants, farming, and agriculture there is no shortage of chemicals in transit on both highways and railways throughout the state. During this session participants will review the nine classifications of chemicals, five modes of transportation, placard system, and chemical injuries and treatment. We will also explore illegal drug labs and the transportation of drug lab chemicals. For information on course content, contact Ken Bouvier at kenbouvier@cox.net.