CE: Preparatory, 6.5 hours

Limited to 50 participants

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 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 – 3:00 PM

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

We kick it off with a return of national EMS attorney/consultant Steve Wirth of Page, Wolfberg and Wirth, LLC and PWW Advisory Group, who will bring us up to date on the latest legal and compliance developments over the last year. Steve will discuss recent HOT topics to help you avoid legal pitfalls, including: recent civil and criminal cases involving the conduct of EMS practitioners, new government initiatives with sweeping new OSHA rules to modernize physical and mental health and safety standards in the EMS workplace, the latest risks in patient privacy and cybersecurity, practical impact of the federal government’s updated guidance on unlawful harassment in the workplace (including recent legal protections based on gender identity and sexual orientation) and the final rule on pregnancy accommodation in the workplace. Steve will also address new federal standards on protecting the privacy of a patient’s reproductive health information.  He will address the latest changes from Medicare, and the impact of the new Texas “no surprises act” impacting ambulance reimbursement, as well as recent ambulance fraud cases and falsification of certification and other records. Steve will be followed by EMS Trauma Systems section managers along with State EMS Director Joe Schmider with a two-part session providing updates on the outcome of Senate Bill 8 and the Texas EMS system. Bring your licensure processes and rules questions and join us for discussions you won’t want to miss! This valuable session is designed to support your organization and provide valuable information on building a strong recruitment and retention program. The course will conclude with Steve Dralle, Regional President-South Region of Global Medical Response, as he explores EMS Finance and how EMS Systems are funded, what the expenses are which drive the success of the operation and what managers can do to manage those expenses and the revenue from your operation. Discussion topics will include creating a better understanding of EMS billing revenue, factors driving your collection rates, and how to properly conduct decision making in light of the financial impact of the decisions being proposed. Lastly, Steve will pull together the basics of EMS finance and financial decision making to illustrate how to take care of employees while controlling the financial performance of the system. This is a vital class for any EMS administrator! For more information on course content, contact Joe Schmider at  joseph.schmider@dshs.texas.gov.

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

Omni Fort Worth

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: Patient Assessment or Trauma, 4 hours

With new updates to the training material, come and see what’s new, network with fellow trainers, review data collection, and go over some best practices for training trainers! For more information on course content, contact Rachel Lindsay at rlindsay@catrac.org.

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Omni Fort Worth

CE: Special Considerations or Trauma, 4 hours

Join Ken Bouvier for a session designed to help prehospital care practitioners be better prepared for incidents where school children and teachers have become victims of gun violence. The Increased frequency of school shootings and other similar attacks make preparedness, quick response and accurate assessment by EMS practitioners and other first responders essential. Using case studies this session will break down the roles involved in managing a school shooting, review scene safety and management, and discuss dealing with concerned parents and reunification. Additional discussion topics include crime scene respect and BLS and ALS treatment for gunshot wounds. Is your EMS system ready for such a situation? For information on course content, contact Ken Bouvier at kenbouvier@cox.net.

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Omni Fort Worth

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.

Friday & Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

Omni Fort Worth

CE: Preparatory, 8 hours

Limited to 50 participants

This nationally recognized procedural course has a well-earned reputation for excellence. Your comprehensive understanding of each and every skill is THE only goal while we specifically 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, 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), 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

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: Preparatory, 8 hours

In the high-pressure, fast-paced world of Emergency Medical Services, the need for fun in the workplace isn’t just a luxury; it’s a crucial element that fosters a healthier, more supportive, and engaging work environment. Understanding the transformative power of incorporating fun, fostering connections, and prioritizing mental well-being in EMS settings is essential. This interactive workshop is designed to assist leaders in incorporating fun into the workplace, focusing on stress relief, team cohesion, building empathy, enhancing communication, building a more robust inclusive environment, and encouraging growth. No curmudgeons or fuddy duddys allowed! For more information on course content, contact Macara Trusty at macara.trusty@gmr.net.

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

Omni Fort Worth

CE: Medical or Patient Assessment, 8 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 – 5:30 PM

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

Omni Fort Worth

CE: Special Considerations or Trauma, 6.5 hours

In 1999, Dr. Frank Campbell developed the idea of Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Teams when he noticed that individuals seeking help for grief after the loss of a loved one to natural death entered treatment far sooner than individuals seeking help for grief after the loss of a loved one to suicide. He believed if he could get to the scene of a suicide with first responders, he could provide resources to newly bereaved survivors and thereby get them to help sooner. Dr. Campbell’s research shows that individuals experiencing a suicide loss sought help on average 4.5 years after their loss before LOSS Team, and after LOSS Teams, just an average of 39 days from their loss. This training discusses how the active postvention model was developed, how communities can start a LOSS Team and the importance of self-care in postvention situations. For more information on course content, contact Tammy Weppelman at tammy.weppelman@hhs.texas.gov.

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

Omni Fort Worth

CE: Special Considerations, 4 hours

Join us for engaging discussions covering the physiological effects of stress, the long-term effects of chronic exposure and trauma, and resiliency efforts to manage the stressors of being a first responder. We will address the high rates of mental health disorders that come with responding to 911 calls and the effects that has on an individual in the short-term, long-term and friends and family settings. Attendees will explore ways to manage stress and maintain a healthy resiliency level so that we can do this job that we love, stay healthy and have healthy and happy relationships with the people we care about. For more information on class content, contact Curtis Bell at jbell2@mckinneytexas.org.

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Omni Fort Worth

CE: Preparatory, 6.5 hours

Limited to 50 participants

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 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 – 3:00 PM

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

We kick it off with a return of national EMS attorney/consultant Steve Wirth of Page, Wolfberg and Wirth, LLC and PWW Advisory Group, who will bring us up to date on the latest legal and compliance developments over the last year. Steve will discuss recent HOT topics to help you avoid legal pitfalls, including: recent civil and criminal cases involving the conduct of EMS practitioners, new government initiatives with sweeping new OSHA rules to modernize physical and mental health and safety standards in the EMS workplace, the latest risks in patient privacy and cybersecurity, practical impact of the federal government’s updated guidance on unlawful harassment in the workplace (including recent legal protections based on gender identity and sexual orientation) and the final rule on pregnancy accommodation in the workplace. Steve will also address new federal standards on protecting the privacy of a patient’s reproductive health information.  He will address the latest changes from Medicare, and the impact of the new Texas “no surprises act” impacting ambulance reimbursement, as well as recent ambulance fraud cases and falsification of certification and other records. Steve will be followed by EMS Trauma Systems section managers along with State EMS Director Joe Schmider with a two-part session providing updates on the outcome of Senate Bill 8 and the Texas EMS system. Bring your licensure processes and rules questions and join us for discussions you won’t want to miss! This valuable session is designed to support your organization and provide valuable information on building a strong recruitment and retention program. The course will conclude with Steve Dralle, Regional President-South Region of Global Medical Response, as he explores EMS Finance and how EMS Systems are funded, what the expenses are which drive the success of the operation and what managers can do to manage those expenses and the revenue from your operation. Discussion topics will include creating a better understanding of EMS billing revenue, factors driving your collection rates, and how to properly conduct decision making in light of the financial impact of the decisions being proposed. Lastly, Steve will pull together the basics of EMS finance and financial decision making to illustrate how to take care of employees while controlling the financial performance of the system. This is a vital class for any EMS administrator! For more information on course content, contact Joe Schmider at  joseph.schmider@dshs.texas.gov.

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

1 1/2 hours for lunch on own

Omni Fort Worth

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: Patient Assessment or Trauma, 4 hours

With new updates to the training material, come and see what’s new, network with fellow trainers, review data collection, and go over some best practices for training trainers! For more information on course content, contact Rachel Lindsay at rlindsay@catrac.org.

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Omni Fort Worth

CE: Special Considerations or Trauma, 4 hours

Join Ken Bouvier for a session designed to help prehospital care practitioners be better prepared for incidents where school children and teachers have become victims of gun violence. The Increased frequency of school shootings and other similar attacks make preparedness, quick response and accurate assessment by EMS practitioners and other first responders essential. Using case studies this session will break down the roles involved in managing a school shooting, review scene safety and management, and discuss dealing with concerned parents and reunification. Additional discussion topics include crime scene respect and BLS and ALS treatment for gunshot wounds. Is your EMS system ready for such a situation? For information on course content, contact Ken Bouvier at kenbouvier@cox.net.

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Omni Fort Worth