Expo 2024 Schedule
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Tuesday
Introduction to Basic Moulage (Moulage I)
*** 20 Max Students***The art of moulage is applying makeup, prosthetics or simulated blood, for example, to create a visual representation of […]
Basic Disaster Lifesaver (BDLS)
*** 40 Max Students***The Basic Disaster Life Support™ (BDLS®) course is a competency-based, awareness-level course that introduces concepts and principles to prepare […]
Mental Health First Aid for Youth
Our youth are in crisis. Almost every day, we are handling calls for behavioral and substance emergencies involving adolescents. Mental Health First […]
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals: (PEPP)
The PEPP hybrid course is 8 hours long. The students are given pre-course work and then complete the skills session at the […]
Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS)
*** 24 Max Students 60.00 Fee***The GEMS course helps EMS practitioners learn to conduct a comprehensive assessment of geriatric patients. Because the […]
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Management I & II
MCIM Module I will prepare students who are the first responders to a mass casualty incident to take appropriate initial control actions […]
Peer and Crisis Support for Individuals in Distress
***$100.00 Fee for both days*** Whether a difficult day or devastating tragedy, this course advances skills for listening, exploring, assessing and addressing […]
EMS Officer 1
EMS Officer 1 is targeted for the entry-level officer serving as the Crew Leader or AIC. Upon successful completion of this course, […]
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
*** 24 Max Students***In the civilian tactical environment, seconds count. TECC: Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, Second Edition trains EMS practitioners of all […]
Introduction to Basic Moulage (Moulage II)
*** 20 Max Students Previous Moulage Experience (Level I) Needed***This course will delve deeper into the more complex capabilities of the wound […]
Wednesday
Peer and Crisis Support for Individuals in Distress
***$100.00 Fee for both days*** Whether a difficult day or devastating tragedy, this course advances skills for listening, exploring, assessing and addressing […]
EMS Officer 1
EMS Officer 1 is targeted for the entry-level officer serving as the Crew Leader or AIC. Upon successful completion of this course, […]
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
*** 24 Max Students***In the civilian tactical environment, seconds count. TECC: Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, Second Edition trains EMS practitioners of all […]
Chemical Burns & Toxic Products of Combustion Course
The Chemical Burns & Toxic Products of Combustion Course is a 4-hour course, derived from the AHLS Provider course. The specialized course […]
Neuroprotective CPR
Neuroprotective CPR strategy combining automated head-up positioning (AHUP), an impedance threshold device (ITD), and manual active compression-decompression (ACD) and/or an automated suction-cup […]
Infectious Disease Control (IDC) Basic
***25 Students Max. Additional Registration Required. To Register for the Infectious Disease Control (IDC) Basic class, please visit the www.vavrs.com website. From […]
Certified First Responder Dementia Trained Seminar
A specialized Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Curriculum that is geared specifically for First Responders. This follows the upcoming trend of States […]
High Performance Ventilation Adult
Research shows that more often than not, EMS providers have trouble ventilating patients. In this eye opening hands on workshop, Bob shows […]
Radiological Incidents & Terrorism
Radiological Incidents & Terrorism is a 4-hour course that trains healthcare professionals to medically manage patients with acute radiation syndrome and internal […]
Newborn Resuscitation Course
This fulfills the hands-on requirement for the AAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program. Unlike the standard ILE, this 4-hour class focuses on neonatal resuscitation […]
Designated Infection Control Officer Basic
***25 Students Max. Additional Registration Required. To Register for the Infectious Disease Control (IDC) Basic class, please visit the www.vavrs.com website. From […]
Thursday
The Virginia Ventilation Trial
Research shows that often, EMS providers have trouble ventilating patients. In this eye-opening, In this eye-opening session, Bob lays out the incredible […]
Control That Emergency or Encephalopathy?
Punch Drunk Syndrome AKA Dementia Pugilistica AKA Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is an uncommon form of dementia for people who are middle aged. […]
We’ve Got ROSC!!! Now What?
The adrenaline runs high during a pediatric code. The focus is all about return of spontaneous circulation- what happens when we do […]
Hypertensive Management in Critical Care Transport
This is designed for the critical care transport medic or nurse to aid in hypertensive emergencies in transport of critical patient.
Culture of Care: Suicide Prevention and Intervention
***$50.00 Fee*** Explore leading theories on why people die by suicide and practice appropriate intervention techniques.
Crime Scenes for the EMT
EMTs are often called to respond to a crime scene to treat patients. However, they may have little training on how to […]
Portable Respiratory Monitoring for BLS
EMS providers a primarily taught subjective assessment techniques for patient with respiratory problems. This includes basic observation of signs and symptoms that […]
Altitude Illness
This lecture is designed to discuss altitude illnesses and treatments that can be seen in the field/outdoors environment. The discussion will include […]
Critical points in managing tachycardia and bradycardia pre-hospital
Critical points in managing tachycardia and bradycardia pre-hospital
EMS Response to Crisis Calls
Apply CP/MIH goals to CIT calls, safety considerations to CIT Prioritization Methodology, consent and consent alternatives to patient/client care through ECO, EMCO […]
Extremes in Trauma: Geriatric and Pediatric Considerations
We all know kids are not just small adults- or are they??? We are all taught that pediatric patients are not just […]
Red Light = Go, Green Light = Stop? Dementia & Driving
Ever wonder if the senior you are helping at a traffic stop or emergency has all their faculties? You can ask a […]
Closed Head Injuries: The Pressure is On!
Head injury management is rapidly changing on all fronts. This talk is designed to update the EMS provider on the latest controversies […]
Those Weird Neurological Conditions!
The purpose of this lecture is to discuss some of the unusual neurological conditions that EMS providers may encounter and compare these […]
Community EMS, More than Just Standby’s and Football Games
Public Health is becoming more of an emerging field than ever, especially since the Pandemic. As EMS, providers have an amazing opportunity […]
Next Level EKG Interpretation: Unusual and Difficult EKG’s
A very in depth course showing advanced EKG understanding. Do you know what an Osbourne Wave is? Can you detect a WPW? […]
RSI- Choose Your Own Adventure
This session is a case-based session that will review challenging RSI airway situations and medical situations and will involve critical thinking and […]
Mechanical Circulatory Support and EMS
As EMS and First Responders, you are often the first people to encounter this unique population of Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) patients. […]
Stroke 101: Going back to the Basics
The purpose of this lecture to break the mechanisms of acute ischemic and acute hemorrhagic stroke down to the basic elements of […]
Stethoscopy: The Next Generation: Phonocardiography
**Participants should bring their own stethoscope to fully participate in the lab*** The stethoscope was invented in 1816. It’s the symbol of […]
Treating Our Own
There will be times you are called to treat a member of service. It can be one of our own EMS providers, […]
Ultrasound Use
A look at how Ultrasound can be used for a myriad of uses in the prehosptial field.
What’s Better Than a Bilge Pump?
What’s better than a bilge pump? A scared man with a bucket. In EMS where do we put our scared man with […]
Pediatric Seizures
Pediatric seizures are frightening for the families and can be life threatening to the child. Join us as we discuss some of […]
Stroke Mimic and Chameleons – Kathryn Funk
The purpose of this lecture is to discuss some of the unusual neurological conditions that EMS providers may encounter and compare these […]
Reality vs. TV in EMS
There are so many Fire and EMS TV shows these days. Some real, some not so real. The public watches these programs […]
EMS Vehicle Inspection
Everything you need to know about EMS vehicle inspections. What equipment is required to be on an ambulance? What common problems cause […]
Stethoscopy: Ears on Lab
**Participants should bring their own stethoscope to fully participate in the lab*** The stethoscope was invented in 1816. It’s the symbol of […]
Stress First Aid
First responders are faced with a myriad of stressors. These can factor into behavioral health issues, such as PTSD, substance abuse, and […]
When Meconium Hits the Fan
Birthing babies outside of the delivery room can be an anxiety provoking event, not only for the mother, but for the healthcare […]
Friday
The P’s of Pregnancy
A review of different medical emergencies, illness, and stages that can occur in pregnancy.
Developing Provider Trauma Resilience – Seeing Trauma Can Be Drama
Its not always ‘the big one’ that can leave lasting effects on providers. Over the months and years, being a witness to […]
Pediatric Trauma
Pediatric calls, fortunately, do not make up a large part of call volume. But when they do, we need to know how […]
Q and A with Dr. Kostal
Delta Marriott Hotel 725 Woodlake Drive, ChesapeakeNot Your Mama’s Joint: Today’s Drugs of Abuse
Developed with input from the Blue Ridge Poison Center/UVA Toxicologists. Presented at VA EMS Symposium, National Collegiate EMS Foundation Conference, EMS at […]
Healthcare Emergency Planning: The 6 Critical Areas
Dive deeper into healthcare emergency planning six critical areas: communication, resource/assets, safety/security, staff responsibilities, utility management, and patient clinical/support activities.
Tactical Paramedic Response to the Bridgewater College Shooting
An overview and breakdown of the February 2022 event that left two officers dead.
Hit the ‘Lytes! Case Studies of Electrolyte Imbalances
Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) are mechanical circulatory support devices used for patients with advanced heart failure, it is used as a potential […]
Children In Distress
Social and popular media is full of stories involving mental health. Bullying, homicide, assaults, and overdoses are in the news daily. Suicide […]
Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies
We all know pediatric patients are primarily respiratory driven. There are many causes for children to have trouble breathing. Anything from RSV, […]
Cardiac Rhythm Identification and Management Made Easy
ccurately identifying cardiac rhythms that are pathologic and life-threatening, expected physiologic responses or reactions, versus normal, can be challenging for even the […]
Responder Strong
Cardiac devices that patient may have for their various medical conditions, and how EMS can Identify them and treat associated symptoms.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Firefighting Operations
Multiple Studies have shown the dangers involved in firefighting operations. Not only from the external dangers of flame and fumes, but also […]
Been There, Done That, Got the PE Shirt
I’m a 2x PE survivor. Presented at VA EMS Symposium and National Collegiate EMS Foundation Conference.
Respecting Our Members
So many providers put a lot of time and effort into Emergency Services. It is a calling for most to want to […]
Pediatric Mental Health Pharmacology
Increasingly, children and adolescents are being prescribed mental health medications for ADHD, anxiety, autism, anger, and other mental health conditions. This presentation […]
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Question, Persuade, & Refer teaches the basics of preventing suicide. After this training, participants will know common warning signs of suicide and […]
What is RSI? What is DSI?
We will define and discuss rapid sequence induction as well as delayed sequence induction. For years, RSI has been the go-to method […]
Excited Delirium & Use of Chemical Restraints
Even the term ‘Excited Delirium’ can bring up controversy both in the news and the medical world. Find out the details involved […]
The Basics of Research
Research drives evidence based practice. As EMS develops as a science, research will increase and providers will be increasingly involved with developing […]
Saturday
Sick Old Ladies: Sepsis and That Distributive Shock Question From EMT Class
Sepsis isn’t what you think. Remember how Sepsis and Anaphylaxis were in the same category under the Shock chapter? Come find out […]
The Proper Care & Feeding of the EMT
We are facing a crisis where First Responders are more likely to die by their own hand than while on duty. Fire […]
EMS and Public Health
Recent updates to EMS education standards have significantly highlighted the importance of understanding public health for EMS providers. This presentation delves into […]
Mentoring with Purpose
There are several different approaches to mentoring. Mentoring with purpose keeps the focus on the mentee’s strengths, challenges, and goals. This interactive […]
Tick-talk: Lyme-Induced Heart Failure
In this session, we will review a case study of a 70-year-old male veterinarian, farmer, and ski instructor (my father) who went […]
Active Threats & The Rescue Task Force
Anaphylaxis can be frightening to any EMS provider, let alone the patient! It is crucial to promptly recognize and treat this high […]
Sickle Cell and EMS
We’ve all heard the stories from our peers about “the way we’ve always done it” and how those practices are golden and […]
Trauma Informed Care
Research shows that over 50% of adults have suffered from one or more Adverse Childhood Events (ACE), affecting both their mental and […]
The Role of Trauma in Addiction
The patient populations that frequently contact 911 and are seen in the ED are mostly likely to have experienced adverse childhood experiences […]
Mastering your Story: Improving Customer Satisfaction and Staff Satisfaction at the Same Time
Customer satisfaction has become a necessary component of patient care in the Emergency Department (ED). Nursing programs focus on teaching safe, competent […]
ECG Overview for BLS Providers: Not Just Squiggly Lines
EMTs nationwide are expected to acquire (and usually transmit) a 12-lead ECG, but there’s no expectation to know anything about the squiggly […]
MIH Panel – Everything You Wanted to Know about MIH
Delta Marriott Hotel 725 Woodlake Drive, ChesapeakeMental Health Crisis Communications Skills
The patient populations that frequently contact 911 and are seen in the ED are mostly likely to have experienced adverse childhood experiences […]
ABC’s of ACS
This interactive discussion will review the “how and why” behind what exactly ACS is. Additionally, we will examine the rationale for the […]
Dispelling Common EMS Myths
Unfortunately, too many of us believe too much nonsense in EMS, cluttering our brains with rules we believe to be important, which […]
Pediatric Airway
Overview of pediatric airway including needle cricothyrotomy, jet ventilation, supraglottic airways, intubation, etc
Toybox of Terror – Toy-induced Trauma
Toys are meant to be fun, but sometimes result in a visit to the ED. Explore the hazards of toys past and […]
Why You SHOULD Have Blood in Your Hands
Delta Marriott Hotel 725 Woodlake Drive, ChesapeakeWhole Bood Administration: Why You should Have Blood in Your Hands
Delta Marriott Hotel 725 Woodlake Drive, ChesapeakeAttributes of Leading
Attributes of Leading is a highly interactive, practical, case study-based course. The program focuses on twelve qualities of leading, designed to build […]
Keeping the Best
The Virginia OEMS multipart series Keeping the Best sets a foundation for effective retention solutions and a primer for inviting dialogue, open […]
Orienting Them For Success
Effective orientation, or its absence, plays a crucial role in shaping the experience of a new provider in your department, irrespective of […]
Head Trauma and Increased Intracranial Pressure
This Course will discuss in detail the creation and implementation of the comprehensive medical protocol to treat traumatic brain injury on scene. […]
Anaphylaxis: BEE Ready for it!
Anaphylaxis can be frightening to any EMS provider, let alone the patient! It is crucial to promptly recognize and treat this high […]
Filling the ARC: Trauma and Advanced Resuscitative Care
Delta Marriott Hotel 725 Woodlake Drive, ChesapeakeEstablishing Culture Change in EMS
We’ve all heard the stories from our peers about “the way we’ve always done it” and how those practices are golden and […]
Devices of the Heart
Cardiac devices that patient may have for their various medical conditions, and how EMS can Identify them and treat associated symptoms.
Video Intubation Review
Video Intubation Review – Jeff Matthews – 2 AOV (BLS 11/ALS 16)
Sunday
After Action Review
After Action Review (AAR) offers the opportunity to formalize the tradition of informal post-incident conversations into a simple, but systematic, guided process […]
MCI Discussions and Exercise
Quickly review MCI positions and touch on case reviews, this will take approximately 45 minutes. Then as a group work through an […]
Becoming Dementia Capable: EMS Provider Call to Action
This content is divided into a part 1 & part 2, each one hour in length: Join us to learn about the […]
Sunday
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals: (PEPP)
The PEPP hybrid course is 8 hours long. The students are given pre-course work and then complete the skills session at the […]
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
*** 24 Max Students***In the civilian tactical environment, seconds count. TECC: Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, Second Edition trains EMS practitioners of all […]
Neuroprotective CPR
Neuroprotective CPR strategy combining automated head-up positioning (AHUP), an impedance threshold device (ITD), and manual active compression-decompression (ACD) and/or an automated suction-cup […]
High Performance Ventilation Adult
Research shows that more often than not, EMS providers have trouble ventilating patients. In this eye opening hands on workshop, Bob shows […]
The Virginia Ventilation Trial
Research shows that often, EMS providers have trouble ventilating patients. In this eye-opening, In this eye-opening session, Bob lays out the incredible […]
Portable Respiratory Monitoring for BLS
EMS providers a primarily taught subjective assessment techniques for patient with respiratory problems. This includes basic observation of signs and symptoms that […]
RSI- Choose Your Own Adventure
This session is a case-based session that will review challenging RSI airway situations and medical situations and will involve critical thinking and […]
What’s Better Than a Bilge Pump?
What’s better than a bilge pump? A scared man with a bucket. In EMS where do we put our scared man with […]
When Meconium Hits the Fan
Birthing babies outside of the delivery room can be an anxiety provoking event, not only for the mother, but for the healthcare […]
Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies
We all know pediatric patients are primarily respiratory driven. There are many causes for children to have trouble breathing. Anything from RSV, […]
What is RSI? What is DSI?
We will define and discuss rapid sequence induction as well as delayed sequence induction. For years, RSI has been the go-to method […]
Pediatric Airway
Overview of pediatric airway including needle cricothyrotomy, jet ventilation, supraglottic airways, intubation, etc
Video Intubation Review
Video Intubation Review – Jeff Matthews – 2 AOV (BLS 11/ALS 16)
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals: (PEPP)
The PEPP hybrid course is 8 hours long. The students are given pre-course work and then complete the skills session at the […]
Neuroprotective CPR
Neuroprotective CPR strategy combining automated head-up positioning (AHUP), an impedance threshold device (ITD), and manual active compression-decompression (ACD) and/or an automated suction-cup […]
Newborn Resuscitation Course
This fulfills the hands-on requirement for the AAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program. Unlike the standard ILE, this 4-hour class focuses on neonatal resuscitation […]
We’ve Got ROSC!!! Now What?
The adrenaline runs high during a pediatric code. The focus is all about return of spontaneous circulation- what happens when we do […]
Critical points in managing tachycardia and bradycardia pre-hospital
Critical points in managing tachycardia and bradycardia pre-hospital
Mechanical Circulatory Support and EMS
As EMS and First Responders, you are often the first people to encounter this unique population of Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) patients. […]
Stroke 101: Going back to the Basics
The purpose of this lecture to break the mechanisms of acute ischemic and acute hemorrhagic stroke down to the basic elements of […]
Stethoscopy: The Next Generation: Phonocardiography
**Participants should bring their own stethoscope to fully participate in the lab*** The stethoscope was invented in 1816. It’s the symbol of […]
Stroke Mimic and Chameleons – Kathryn Funk
The purpose of this lecture is to discuss some of the unusual neurological conditions that EMS providers may encounter and compare these […]
Stethoscopy: Ears on Lab
**Participants should bring their own stethoscope to fully participate in the lab*** The stethoscope was invented in 1816. It’s the symbol of […]
Cardiac Rhythm Identification and Management Made Easy
ccurately identifying cardiac rhythms that are pathologic and life-threatening, expected physiologic responses or reactions, versus normal, can be challenging for even the […]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Firefighting Operations
Multiple Studies have shown the dangers involved in firefighting operations. Not only from the external dangers of flame and fumes, but also […]
Been There, Done That, Got the PE Shirt
I’m a 2x PE survivor. Presented at VA EMS Symposium and National Collegiate EMS Foundation Conference.
Tick-talk: Lyme-Induced Heart Failure
In this session, we will review a case study of a 70-year-old male veterinarian, farmer, and ski instructor (my father) who went […]
ECG Overview for BLS Providers: Not Just Squiggly Lines
EMTs nationwide are expected to acquire (and usually transmit) a 12-lead ECG, but there’s no expectation to know anything about the squiggly […]
ABC’s of ACS
This interactive discussion will review the “how and why” behind what exactly ACS is. Additionally, we will examine the rationale for the […]
Devices of the Heart
Cardiac devices that patient may have for their various medical conditions, and how EMS can Identify them and treat associated symptoms.
Sunday
Mental Health First Aid for Youth
Our youth are in crisis. Almost every day, we are handling calls for behavioral and substance emergencies involving adolescents. Mental Health First […]
Basic Disaster Lifesaver (BDLS)
*** 40 Max Students***The Basic Disaster Life Support™ (BDLS®) course is a competency-based, awareness-level course that introduces concepts and principles to prepare […]
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals: (PEPP)
The PEPP hybrid course is 8 hours long. The students are given pre-course work and then complete the skills session at the […]
Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS)
*** 24 Max Students 60.00 Fee***The GEMS course helps EMS practitioners learn to conduct a comprehensive assessment of geriatric patients. Because the […]
Infectious Disease Control (IDC) Basic
***25 Students Max. Additional Registration Required. To Register for the Infectious Disease Control (IDC) Basic class, please visit the www.vavrs.com website. From […]
Certified First Responder Dementia Trained Seminar
A specialized Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Curriculum that is geared specifically for First Responders. This follows the upcoming trend of States […]
Newborn Resuscitation Course
This fulfills the hands-on requirement for the AAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program. Unlike the standard ILE, this 4-hour class focuses on neonatal resuscitation […]
Designated Infection Control Officer Basic
***25 Students Max. Additional Registration Required. To Register for the Infectious Disease Control (IDC) Basic class, please visit the www.vavrs.com website. From […]
Control That Emergency or Encephalopathy?
Punch Drunk Syndrome AKA Dementia Pugilistica AKA Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is an uncommon form of dementia for people who are middle aged. […]
Hypertensive Management in Critical Care Transport
This is designed for the critical care transport medic or nurse to aid in hypertensive emergencies in transport of critical patient.
Altitude Illness
This lecture is designed to discuss altitude illnesses and treatments that can be seen in the field/outdoors environment. The discussion will include […]
Red Light = Go, Green Light = Stop? Dementia & Driving
Ever wonder if the senior you are helping at a traffic stop or emergency has all their faculties? You can ask a […]
Those Weird Neurological Conditions!
The purpose of this lecture is to discuss some of the unusual neurological conditions that EMS providers may encounter and compare these […]
Pediatric Seizures
Pediatric seizures are frightening for the families and can be life threatening to the child. Join us as we discuss some of […]
When Meconium Hits the Fan
Birthing babies outside of the delivery room can be an anxiety provoking event, not only for the mother, but for the healthcare […]
The P’s of Pregnancy
A review of different medical emergencies, illness, and stages that can occur in pregnancy.
Not Your Mama’s Joint: Today’s Drugs of Abuse
Developed with input from the Blue Ridge Poison Center/UVA Toxicologists. Presented at VA EMS Symposium, National Collegiate EMS Foundation Conference, EMS at […]
Hit the ‘Lytes! Case Studies of Electrolyte Imbalances
Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) are mechanical circulatory support devices used for patients with advanced heart failure, it is used as a potential […]
Children In Distress
Social and popular media is full of stories involving mental health. Bullying, homicide, assaults, and overdoses are in the news daily. Suicide […]
Pediatric Mental Health Pharmacology
Increasingly, children and adolescents are being prescribed mental health medications for ADHD, anxiety, autism, anger, and other mental health conditions. This presentation […]
Excited Delirium & Use of Chemical Restraints
Even the term ‘Excited Delirium’ can bring up controversy both in the news and the medical world. Find out the details involved […]
Sick Old Ladies: Sepsis and That Distributive Shock Question From EMT Class
Sepsis isn’t what you think. Remember how Sepsis and Anaphylaxis were in the same category under the Shock chapter? Come find out […]
Sickle Cell and EMS
We’ve all heard the stories from our peers about “the way we’ve always done it” and how those practices are golden and […]
The Role of Trauma in Addiction
The patient populations that frequently contact 911 and are seen in the ED are mostly likely to have experienced adverse childhood experiences […]
Whole Bood Administration: Why You should Have Blood in Your Hands
Delta Marriott Hotel 725 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA, United StatesAnaphylaxis: BEE Ready for it!
Anaphylaxis can be frightening to any EMS provider, let alone the patient! It is crucial to promptly recognize and treat this high […]
Becoming Dementia Capable: EMS Provider Call to Action
This content is divided into a part 1 & part 2, each one hour in length: Join us to learn about the […]
Sunday
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals: (PEPP)
The PEPP hybrid course is 8 hours long. The students are given pre-course work and then complete the skills session at the […]
Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS)
*** 24 Max Students 60.00 Fee***The GEMS course helps EMS practitioners learn to conduct a comprehensive assessment of geriatric patients. Because the […]
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Management I & II
MCIM Module I will prepare students who are the first responders to a mass casualty incident to take appropriate initial control actions […]
Peer and Crisis Support for Individuals in Distress
***$100.00 Fee for both days*** Whether a difficult day or devastating tragedy, this course advances skills for listening, exploring, assessing and addressing […]
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
*** 24 Max Students***In the civilian tactical environment, seconds count. TECC: Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, Second Edition trains EMS practitioners of all […]
EMS Officer 1
EMS Officer 1 is targeted for the entry-level officer serving as the Crew Leader or AIC. Upon successful completion of this course, […]
Culture of Care: Suicide Prevention and Intervention
***$50.00 Fee*** Explore leading theories on why people die by suicide and practice appropriate intervention techniques.
Crime Scenes for the EMT
EMTs are often called to respond to a crime scene to treat patients. However, they may have little training on how to […]
EMS Response to Crisis Calls
Apply CP/MIH goals to CIT calls, safety considerations to CIT Prioritization Methodology, consent and consent alternatives to patient/client care through ECO, EMCO […]
Community EMS, More than Just Standby’s and Football Games
Public Health is becoming more of an emerging field than ever, especially since the Pandemic. As EMS, providers have an amazing opportunity […]
Treating Our Own
There will be times you are called to treat a member of service. It can be one of our own EMS providers, […]
Stress First Aid
First responders are faced with a myriad of stressors. These can factor into behavioral health issues, such as PTSD, substance abuse, and […]
Developing Provider Trauma Resilience – Seeing Trauma Can Be Drama
Its not always ‘the big one’ that can leave lasting effects on providers. Over the months and years, being a witness to […]
Healthcare Emergency Planning: The 6 Critical Areas
Dive deeper into healthcare emergency planning six critical areas: communication, resource/assets, safety/security, staff responsibilities, utility management, and patient clinical/support activities.
Tactical Paramedic Response to the Bridgewater College Shooting
An overview and breakdown of the February 2022 event that left two officers dead.
Responder Strong
Cardiac devices that patient may have for their various medical conditions, and how EMS can Identify them and treat associated symptoms.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Question, Persuade, & Refer teaches the basics of preventing suicide. After this training, participants will know common warning signs of suicide and […]
EMS and Public Health
Recent updates to EMS education standards have significantly highlighted the importance of understanding public health for EMS providers. This presentation delves into […]
Active Threats & The Rescue Task Force
Anaphylaxis can be frightening to any EMS provider, let alone the patient! It is crucial to promptly recognize and treat this high […]
Mental Health Crisis Communications Skills
The patient populations that frequently contact 911 and are seen in the ED are mostly likely to have experienced adverse childhood experiences […]
Dispelling Common EMS Myths
Unfortunately, too many of us believe too much nonsense in EMS, cluttering our brains with rules we believe to be important, which […]
Keeping the Best
The Virginia OEMS multipart series Keeping the Best sets a foundation for effective retention solutions and a primer for inviting dialogue, open […]
Orienting Them For Success
Effective orientation, or its absence, plays a crucial role in shaping the experience of a new provider in your department, irrespective of […]
Establishing Culture Change in EMS
We’ve all heard the stories from our peers about “the way we’ve always done it” and how those practices are golden and […]
MCI Discussions and Exercise
Quickly review MCI positions and touch on case reviews, this will take approximately 45 minutes. Then as a group work through an […]
Becoming Dementia Capable: EMS Provider Call to Action
This content is divided into a part 1 & part 2, each one hour in length: Join us to learn about the […]
Sunday
Basic Disaster Lifesaver (BDLS)
*** 40 Max Students***The Basic Disaster Life Support™ (BDLS®) course is a competency-based, awareness-level course that introduces concepts and principles to prepare […]
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
*** 24 Max Students***In the civilian tactical environment, seconds count. TECC: Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, Second Edition trains EMS practitioners of all […]
Chemical Burns & Toxic Products of Combustion Course
The Chemical Burns & Toxic Products of Combustion Course is a 4-hour course, derived from the AHLS Provider course. The specialized course […]
Radiological Incidents & Terrorism
Radiological Incidents & Terrorism is a 4-hour course that trains healthcare professionals to medically manage patients with acute radiation syndrome and internal […]
Extremes in Trauma: Geriatric and Pediatric Considerations
We all know kids are not just small adults- or are they??? We are all taught that pediatric patients are not just […]
Closed Head Injuries: The Pressure is On!
Head injury management is rapidly changing on all fronts. This talk is designed to update the EMS provider on the latest controversies […]
Ultrasound Use
A look at how Ultrasound can be used for a myriad of uses in the prehosptial field.
Pediatric Trauma
Pediatric calls, fortunately, do not make up a large part of call volume. But when they do, we need to know how […]
Trauma Informed Care
Research shows that over 50% of adults have suffered from one or more Adverse Childhood Events (ACE), affecting both their mental and […]
Toybox of Terror – Toy-induced Trauma
Toys are meant to be fun, but sometimes result in a visit to the ED. Explore the hazards of toys past and […]
Why You SHOULD Have Blood in Your Hands
Delta Marriott Hotel 725 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA, United StatesHead Trauma and Increased Intracranial Pressure
This Course will discuss in detail the creation and implementation of the comprehensive medical protocol to treat traumatic brain injury on scene. […]