Come a day early on Friday and attend the Pre-Seminar Workshop
Friday, February 28, 2025 - Dan Batsie, Paramedic
Pre-Seminar Registration at 7:30 a.m. Pre-Seminar starts at 8:00 a.m.
This one-day workshop will provide 8 hours of BLS Training that an EMT may apply toward the EMT-B “Core” Refresher Training of their NYS CME Based Recertification Program. These 8 hours may also be applied toward the Mandatory Core Content required by the NREMT, meeting the objectives of the DOT EMT Refresher. This offers an opportunity to get started in meeting the Core requirements or to add on to Core training obtained elsewhere. This workshop will be a well-rounded review, covering only in part several Core subjects. It will not alone meet all of the required Core Refresher Training
SATURDAY & SUNDAY SESSIONS:
Deciphering Abdominal Pain
Presented by: Dr. Jeff Meyers
Patients complaining of abdominal pain can present the EMS clinician with several challenges. The abdomen can be a “black box” containing a lot of important organs but difficult to differentiate between causes of pain. How can the EMS clinician identify patients who have true abdominal emergencies from those with more benign causes of abdominal pain? In this interactive, case-based approach, we will discuss the many etiologies of abdominal pain, from the benign to the life threatening and learn how to identify the dangerous causes of abdominal pain.
Crunch Time! Assessment and Management of Facial Injuries
Presented by: Dr. Jeff Meyers
Facial injuries occur as isolated injuries and as part of multi-system trauma. Facial injuries can range from the benign to life-threatening. Many patients perceive these injuries as minor, however can produce significant disability. In this session, identification and management of common facial injuries and EMS impact on long-term outcome of these injuries is discussed.
State of the State of EMS
Presented by: The NYS Department of Health
Discussing Issues of EMS in NYS. Question & Answer Portion.
Prehospital Emergency Childbirth
Presented by: Kenny Thompson, Paramedic
Prehospital OB complications can be scary! This class is a refresher designed to help clinicians remember the strategies used for complex field deliveries. Whenever a baby is delivered by an EMS crew, it is unscheduled and not as planned. While new EMT's are excited to deliver their first baby, experience tells us it isn't always easy, and occasionally is a life or death situation.
In this class we will discuss the stages of birth, clamping & cutting the cord, Nuchal Cord, Breech presentation, Fetal Head Entrapment, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Shoulder Dystocia, and techniques for handling each situation.
This class is Hands-On Training, along with lecture and discussion.
This class is appropriate for all levels.
"The farther you get from your last field birth, the closer you get to your next one!"
“Croup!! There it is!!”
Presented by Kenny Thompson, Paramedic
Understanding the differences between Croup & Epiglottis in Peds, as well as discussing RSV and Asthma.
“Choosing Your Path in EMS: Meaningful Decisions and Strategic Directions”
Presented by Dan Batsie, Paramedic
The EMS profession has evolved significantly over the past 60 years and continues to do so, presenting a unique opportunity for the next generation of leaders. How will you contribute to our collective success? Your journey is shaped by the choices you make — poor decisions can hinder progress, while wise, strategic ones can enhance your impact. This talk will explore the choices that foster collective success and provide guidance on maximizing the valuable opportunities ahead.