Virtual rate $610

Friday, 11/20, 8:00 am–5:30 pm
Saturday, 11/21, 8:00 am–5:30 pm
Sunday, 11/22, 8:00 am–3 pm
1 hour for lunch on own

Virtual via Zoom and limited to 35

CE: Additional, 24 hours

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.

Virtual rate $800

Friday, 11/20, 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Saturday, 11/21, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

1 hour for lunch

Virtual via Zoom

NO CE

The DSHS Coordinator Course is currently FULL. Please contact Texas EMS Conference to be placed on a waitlist by emailing registration@texasemsconference.com.

DSHS will hold the 2020 Coordinator Course in conjunction with Texas EMS Conference 2020 – Virtual. Candidates should be prepared for two fast paced and intense days of classroom instruction to prepare to become a Course Coordinator. After attending and completing the full course, candidates will be provided a course completion certificate that allows them to schedule the Coordinator Course Certification exam. Certification exams will be conducted at your local DSHS EMS office.  Candidates have one year and up to three attempts to successfully pass the certification exam. You are encouraged to review the requirements for certification listed in the link below before you register for the course or apply for certification; you will be asked to attest that you have reviewed and meet the requirements for certification when registering for the course. The DSHS certification process can be found at the following link (EMS Course Coordinator rule: EMS Rule §157.43). For information on EMS Coordinator certification requirements, contact Emily Hyde (Emily.Hyde@dshs.texas.gov). For more information on class content, contact Jaime Valllejo (Jaime.Vallejo@dshs.texas.gov) or Mattie Mendoza (Mattie.Mendoza@dshs.texas.gov).

Early rate $305; after 10/6/20 $365

Saturday, 11/21, 7:30 am–5:30 pm

Lunch Included

Course held at the Healthcare, Innovation and Sciences Centre within the Centre for Emergency Health Sciences (Travel on own to 353 Rodeo Drive, Spring Branch, Texas 78070; Nearby accommodations available)

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CE: Preparatory, 8 hours

Limited to 48 participants. The Critical Care Skills course, also known as The Procedural Anatomy Program, is a nationally recognized offering with a reputation for excellence. The Centre’s program specifically focuses on high-value, low-frequency evidence-based emergent interventions. Participants will engage in a comprehensive hands-on experience that gracefully blends fresh (non-fixed), and embalmed (fixed) human specimens, experienced medical professionals, and the most demanding procedures (with just the right dose of reservation) for your next patient. This course is orchestrated to dissect, explain, and train through: bleeding control (digital; wound-packing; tourniquets; junctional bleeding, and REBOA), airway and ventilation management (BLS; ALS – video and direct laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, and cricothyroidotomy) vascular access (IV – peripheral, cut-down, and exchange; IO – manual, powered; 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 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 interventions on the human body (while simultaneously defining the common medical and traumatic disease processes we frequently encounter). The goal of this course is to improve indication and anatomic recognition while simultaneously offering hands-on experience where it matters most. 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 medical educators. This program is hands-on and involves human specimens—all PPE is provided. NOTE: This course involves a full day of active engagement and 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 the course, contact Ali McCully at alison.mccully@hiscentre.com.

Virtual rate $249

Saturday, 11/21, 9:00 am–3:30 pm
30 minutes for lunch on own

Virtual via GoToWebinar

CE: AOR or additional, 6 hours

Why become a Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist? High-quality patient care reports (PCRs) can keep your service out of trouble! Poor PCRs can expose providers to liability in court, decrease revenues and create compliance problems. Developed by the National Academy of Ambulance Compliance, this dynamic, interactive course with real-world scenarios will keep your attention while you learn key concepts. Topics addressed include documenting medical necessity, writing effective clinical narrative that supports proper ICD coding, addressing special challenges for non-emergency and repetitive patient documentation, identifying proper methods of modifying or amending PCRs and reducing medical malpractice liability. CADS content is geared specifically to EMS personnel such as EMTs and paramedics and is appropriate for QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS. For more information on course content, call the National Academy of Ambulance Compliance at 877-765-6222 or visit https://www.ambulancecompliance.com/content/about-certified-ambulance-documentation-specialist-cads.

Virtual rate $200

Saturday, 11/21, 8:30 am–5:00 pm

30 minutes for lunch on own

Virtual via Zoom

CE: CRO or medical, 8 hours.

First nationally presented comprehensive course (since 1998) on capnography that is an eye-opening experience! Participants learn the incredible benefits gained from full ETCO2 monitoring and waveform assessment. In this exciting and informative session, Bob Page reviews the related anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. He explains the role of capnography in all aspects of emergency and critical care: from cases of cardiac arrest to airway and ventilation management and patient assessment as an initial triage through primary, secondary, and ongoing reassessment. In medical and trauma cases alike, the case is made for using capnography as a key patient assessment tool for every patient, whether it’s the triage of a patient or the ongoing monitoring of the patient. In fact, anyone with a problem with ABCs 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 to Z. Come learn how to fully integrate this session into your practice and utilize it to its fullest potential! Capnography: It’s not just for confirming tube placement! For more information on class content, contact Bob Page at lead2noclue@me.com.