About

Legalized cannabis brings new challenges for EMS Providers. The growing availability of marijuana and public acceptance has brought unintended consequences for users - including some who end up needing emergency care. As more state laws shift to allow medicinal and recreational cannabis use, an unexpected but serious side effect has surfaced: more patients presenting to EMS with physical or psychological symptoms of overdose from using marijuana or commercial cannabis products.

Details
Speaker:
Bradley Dean
Start:
May 17, 2025 12:45 PM
End:
May 17, 2025 2:00 PM
Room:
Brandon A + B
Venue:
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside
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Helpful Info
MED (BLS 14/ALS 19)
CE Hours:
1
Brandon A + B
4th Floor
Bradley Dean
Battalion Chief / Training Diviion
Rowan County Emergency Services

Bradley began exploring the career of Emergency Services at the age of 13 as a junior member at Thomasville Rescue in Thomasville, NC. Following high school, he entered the military and while serving, he earned a degree in Emergency Medical Sciences, Biology and Chemistry, a Bachelor in Business, and attended graduate school at Wake Forest University. Today he serves as the Battalion Chief over the Training Division for Rowan County Emergency Services in Salisbury, NC.