Schedule of Events

7:00 – 8:00   Registration and Breakfast with the Vendors

8:00 – 9:30   Opening and Keynote address

Ignorance Indifference – New treatment and techniques pop up all of the time. People resist change to new things because they simply don’t know the whole story; but who should be leading the charge for change? YOU! As EMS professionals, we are passionate, informed and motivated to teach! We learn things first and are often the ones out there beating the drums sometimes years before anything happens. Join Bob Page and learn how to be an agent of change.

Pick your track or mix and match!

Each Track is from 09:45 – 14:30

Intro. to Air Medicine Track (T1)

               Learn the basics about Air Medicine from aviation to critical care medicine to survival skills. Instructed by Life-Guard medical crew members Kevin Kissner and Danny Smith, with pilot Tim Roberts. Space is Limited to 35 participants. Participants who complete this course will be offered an opportunity to apply for a ride-a-long with Life-Guard (at a later date).

                                                                            (All day)

Intro. to Tactical Medicine Track (T2)

               The role of the Tactical Medic in SWAT and Emergency situations is vital. This course offers both classroom as well as practical skills on the Tactical Medic’s role in SWAT and hostile situations. Lead Instructor is Dr. Kevin Broyles. This is an all day course. Space is limited to 30 participants.

                                                                            (All day)

Intro. to Underwater Rescue Track (T3)

               Partnering with Diving Enterprises, this course combines classroom instruction as well as practical application. Students will be off site for this class. Please bring appropriate swimwear. Lead Instructor is Scott Davis, NREMT-P. This course includes a $35 Equipment fee. Space is Limited to 20 participants. A waiver will be obtained after registration.

                                                                            (All day)

Air Med, Tactical Medicine, and Underwater Rescue are all day courses. Lunch provided.

Clinical Track – Mix and Match your classes from below

AM Session 1 (Choose one)

9:45 – 11:15  A. Stroke Alert – Carilion Clinic Physicians, Dr. Mallenbaum & Dr. Quandah

The recognition and management of acute stroke victims is time sensitive. Learn the essentials in management of stroke victims as well as the new procedure for the CRMH Stroke Alert Program.

9:45 – 11:15  B. When injuries speak -Jennifer Bath, RN, BSN, SANE-A, Melissa Ratliff, RN, MSN, SANE-A, P

Managing the victim of a trauma is difficult. Learn the background of traumatic injury from the experts at CRMH Forensics team. This dynamic class includes actual case studies managed by local EMS teams

11:15 – 12:00           Luncheon

PM session (2) – Short (Choose one)

12:15 – 13:15            A. Stethoscopy for Dummies - Bob Page, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P

               How much did you pay for your stethoscope? How much training did you get on how to use it? In this session, participants are provided down to earth "for dummies" information on various types of stethoscopes and how to use them to get the most out of patient assessment. New and improved methods and techniques are presented and lung and heart sounds are also played aloud so all participants can hear the sounds rather than hear a "description" of the sound. A limited number of stethoscopes will be given out as door prizes for this session.

12:15 – 13:15            B. Induced Hypothermia in Cardiac Arrest - Paul Davenport, RN, NREMT-P

               New Age Code? The induction of hypothermia in the victim of cardiac arrest is on the forefront of EMS protocol. Recently Featured in JEMS, induced hypothermia is well on its way to be a standard practice. Are you ready to be the change agent for this cutting edge protocol?

12:15 – 13:15            C. Meth Lab Recognition and Emergencies – Det. Richard Philpott

               You’ve been called to an unresponsive, or was it an “Unknown EMS”. Learn from the experts what to expect when you respond to emergencies involving suspected meth labs.

PM session (3) – Short (Choose one)

13:30 – 14:30            A. Heart Alert - Dr. Paul Frantz

               It’s been more than three years since Carilion Clinic embarked on a mission to reduce “Door to Balloon times” of patients suffering from heart attack. Dr Frantz recaps successes over the years.

13:30 – 14:30            B. TeamSTEPPS - Paul Davenport, RN, NREMT-P & Kevin Peters, NREMT-P

               Developed by the Department of Defense and implemented in the hospital setting to improve communications and clearly define expectations; TeamSTEPPS provides strategies on improving communications and developing a safety-centered culture.

13:30 – 14:30            C. Teacher Say, Student Do - Bob Page, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P

               In the movie Karate Kid, Miyagi told the young Danielson…”No such thing bad student, only bad teacher”…”Teacher say, student do”  Ever wonder what that means? Does it apply to EMS Educators? In this session, we look at things from the student’s perspective and a critical look at ourselves as a whole. Do we have bad “teaching habits?  What would it take to be good teacher? Come join Bob as together we “focus” on improving education.

14:45 - 15:00           Presentation of Winged-S award

15:00 - 16:15            Maximum Impact: A story of survival - Jonathan Godfrey, RN, CMTE

               Hear the first hand account from flight nurse Jonathan Godfrey as he describes how he survived a medical helicopter crash in 2005. In this closing session, Jonathan will share his “lessons learned” as well as how he has moved forward, rejuvenating the Association of Air Medical Service’s Vision Zero Initiative. Ground and Air EMS providers and other health care providers will be challenged to develop a stronger safety culture and personal vigilance.

Registration: The Registration and Cancellation deadline is April 1^st 2010.

All Participants must register by phone through Carilion Direct at (540) 266-6000 or (800)-422-8482.

Payment can be made by credit card or check. Make checks payable to Carilion Corporate University. Space is limited! Early registration is encouraged.

Conference Tuition:

Tuition cost for Non-Carilion attendees is $70.00 per individual registrant. Registration includes conference materials, light breakfast, lunch and break. Carilion Clinic Employee’s tuition is paid by Carilion Corporate University. A signed payroll deduction form is required to confirm your registration. $70 dollars will be charged to Carilion employees who do not attend.

Specific questions on our classes should be directed to conference coordinators:

Stuart Davis scdavis@carilionclinic.org or Jeff Echternach jmechternach@carilionclinic.org

Contact Hours: Carilion Clinic is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Virginia Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Virginia Office of EMS CEU’s will be available for EMS providers.

Conference Location: Vinton War Memorial 814 Washington Avenue Vinton, VA 24179

                                           Directions available at www.vintonwarmemorial.com