Register for NAEMT Preconference Courses, Exclusive to EMS EXPO 2010 in Dallas

Take the best in EMS education! NAEMT's preconference courses, several of which feature exciting updates, will be held prior to EMS EXPO 2010 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, September 25 - 26. Courses are paid for separately and are not included in the conference registration. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. Please click on the course name below for more information on the 2010 preconference courses.

Also, click here to learn more about the NAEMT Annual Meeting, which also is held prior to EMS EXPO.

Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Instructor Update
Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) Course
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Seventh Edition Instructor Update
Trauma First Response Course
Beyond the Street EMS Supervisor Workshop

Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Instructor Update

Tuesday, September 28, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This update is for all recognized AMLS instructors, course coordinators, affiliate and regional faculty. This workshop will feature a newly designed AMLS assessment pathway, the addition of book chapters, and new content for the provider and instructor courses, including Master level scenarios. Discussion will include an introduction to the new scenario format, and video scenario course components. Mosby/Elsevier, Inc. is publishing this new first edition textbook and instructor resources. Join us to experience these new interactive and exciting additions to AMLS!

Required materials: Proof of current AMLS instructor status

Faculty: AMLS Committee

Fee: $240 — includes instructor DVD
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Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) Course

Monday, September 27, and Tuesday, September 28, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The EPC curriculum focuses on the care of sick and injured children and gives students a practical understanding of respiratory, cardiovascular, medical and traumatic emergencies in the pediatric patient population. Assessment is based upon the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), and lessons are consistent with current pediatric knowledge and skills. The 16-hour program incorporates Family Centered Care throughout all scenarios, and includes a component on caring for children with special needs. The target audience for the accelerated two-part EPC Provider-Instructor program is experienced EMS educators with prior pediatric CME experience or interest.

Qualified participants may attend the four-hour instructor course following the provider course Tuesday evening.

Required materials: Proof of recognition as an instructor in any EMS certification licensure or CME course

Faculty: EPC National Faculty

Fee: $230

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) — Seventh Edition Instructor Update

Monday, September 27, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The seventh edition update will describe changes and updated material in the PHTLS text and courses and will orient PHTLS faculty to new materials and courses, including the seventh edition Civilian and Military PHTLS texts; the new PHTLS provider course (16 hours); the new PHTLS Trauma First Response course (8 hours and designed for first responders); the new PHTLS Refresher course; the new instructor training program and new online PHTLS course offerings. Seventh edition PHTLS instructor DVD provided with registration.

Required materials: Proof of current PHTLS instructor status

Faculty: PHTLS Committee

Fee: $240

Trauma First Response Course (PHTLS)

Tuesday, September 28, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Trauma First Response course is a one-day, eight-hour continuing education course designed to teach the principles of PHTLS to first responders. Police officers, firefighters, rescue personnel and safety officers will find the course helpful in preparing them to care for trauma patients, whether they serve as part of transport teams or they care for patients while awaiting transport providers. The core content of PHTLS is covered in a manner that will be useful to providers that have not had EMT or advanced prehospital training. The lectures and practical stations are designed for the type of care first responders can render while awaiting transport and helps enable them to assist paramedics and EMTs at the trauma scene.

Faculty: PHTLS Committee

Fee: $175 — includes textbook

Beyond the Street EMS Supervisor Workshop

Monday, September 27, and Tuesday, September 28, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Beyond the Street workshop helps supervisors of EMS operations think and act like leaders, providing additional training in management effectiveness and skills. Participants acquire essential management skills, from working effectively with different generations in the workforce and handling conflict to building trust with peers, bosses and other agencies. Attendees learn when to be directive, when to coach and when to delegate - and how to earn respect from the EMS field personnel they once worked alongside. Additional strategies include handling complaints effectively and building customer satisfaction. Industry-leading faculty - Dr. Jay Fitch with Mike Ragone and David M. Williams (co-authors of the JEMS 200-City Survey) - guide participants in experiential and practical learning sessions that let them own their learning experience and leave with skills that will aid them on their next shift.

Faculty: Jay Fitch, PhD, and David M. Williams, MS, both of Fitch & Associates

Fee: $295