Conference Schedule

November 21-22, 2024

November 20, 2024

November 20, 2020 - Wednesday

Pre-Conference Sessions:

See each pre-conference for the specific time and location.

November 21, 2024 - Thursday

Session A: 1045 - 1130

A1: Capnography:  The Basics and Beyond (Reagan Room)

Tim Phalen, BS

Capnography provides a window into the patients current ventilatory status. It can provide critical insights and improve decision-making in the treatment of many conditions. However, capnography may be our most underutilized assessment tool. Once providers better understand and appreciate the information provided by this tool they can more confidently implement into their care for a variety of clinical applications.

A2: The Perceived Necessity by Paramedics for a College Degree in the Paramedic Profession (Nixon Room)

Jeffrey Egnatovich EdD, MBA, BSN, RN, NRP

This presentation will provide an overview of a study investigating how paramedic employers and paramedic employees view the necessity to obtain a minimum of an associate degree to pursue the profession and whether the skills obtained or enhanced with a college degree would be applicable and beneficial to the paramedic role.

A3: Hypoxia, Hypotension, & Acidosis, But Why?" Understanding and Correcting Physiologic Derangements During Emergency Airway Management (Johnson Room)

Jeremy Williams, BS, NRP

Is my patient going to CRASH while managing their airway? What if I predict it? What if we prevent it? Maybe I can. This session seeks to inform prehospital and emergency providers about the dangers associated with performing airway management procedures on patients who present with physiologic derangements. Using the CRASH mnemonic, participants will learn to identify patients who present with physiologically difficult airways, including consumption increases, right ventricular failure, acidosis (metabolic), saturation (risk of desaturation), and hypotension, and how to combat these conditions to optimize our patients prior to airway management. Insights from the PREOXI Clinical Trial and other recent landmark studies will be used to inform our discussion of peri-intubation resuscitation and patient optimization. Learners will leave this session empowered to tackle the most difficult airways confidently.

A4: EMS Response to Sexual Violence (Eisenhower Room)

Kele Ivey, BSN, RN, SANE-A

Responding to sexual violence calls can be intimidating. This session will give you the information and the tools you need to care for these vulnerable populations.

A5: Moving Mountains: Strategies for Managing & Maintaining Relationships with Policy Makers (Ford Room)

Sara Howe, MBA, MS, CHES

Learn to be a fierce advocate for what your field and patients need. When you have the right skills, anyone can move mountains.

A6: The Amazing Race: Trauma Edition (Truman Room)

Lori Kelsheimer, BSN, RN, CEN & Katie Watson, BSN, RN

Use your knowledge and problem-solving skills to complete a series of challenges. Can your team work together for the fastest time, or will another team win the Amazing Race?

Due to the nature of this session, there is a maximum of six (6) participants per session. Again, entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the registration desk for more information if you did not sign up during registration.

Session B: 1145 - 1230

B1: 11 Years of CARES (The Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival) Data in Evansville: What Does This Tell Us? (Reagan Room)

Lee Turpen, NRP, CCEMT-P

The purpose of the presentation is to relay CARES-validated findings regarding cardiac arrest performance and survival in Evansville compared to the rest of the nation. The method is retrospective data collection and analysis on an annual basis for over a decade. The results show that Evansville has a significantly higher neuro-intact discharge rate than the rest of the nation on a consistent basis. The conclusion shows that differences in applied treatments between locales show improved save rates with positive neurological outcomes.

B2: Concepts in Action: Elevating Continuing Education with a Concept-Based Approach (Nixon Room)

Zachary Hermann, MBA, MSN, RN, CEN, NREMT

Boost CE impact: integrate concept-based strategies, interactive tools, and practical methods to enhance skills and retention. Empower growth in educators and practitioners.

B3: Peter Antevy MD Treating Kids Like Little Adults: A Paradigm Shift in Pediatric Emergency Care (Johnson Room)

Peter Antevy, MD

Have you ever wondered why pediatrics causes so much anxiety for pre-hospital providers? Why is it that even with years of experience, pediatric resuscitation never seems to get any easier? The answer is based on scientific evidence that describes the brain’s function during stress.

B4: Avoid Avoidance: Effective Coping & Your Mental Health (Eisenhower Room)

Laurie Sharp-Page, MS, LPCC-S, CWC

In “Avoid Avoidance: Effective Coping & Your Mental Health,” participants will explore coping strategies essential for nurturing mental well-being. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, we will delve into the art of effective coping and its profound impact on mental health outcomes, particularly for professionals in public health and safety.

B5: DC Fire - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (Ford Room)

Dennis Rubin, MA, BS, AAS, EFOP, CFO, CEMSO, NREMT-B

Many issues, both problems and opportunities, presented themselves during my watch as the Fire Chief of the District of Columbia Fire Department. This presentation will take a close look, behind the scenes and headlines, at several case study events that presented difficult challenges. Fire Department leadership had to determine how to develop a path for a positive outcome for the agency and for personal leadership success..

B6: Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Post-Partum Hemorrhage in Emergency Medicine (Truman Room)

Amanda Gill, MSN, RN, RNC-OB & Josee Harrell, MSN, RN, NRP

Participants will delve into a high-fidelity simulation replicating real-world scenarios encountered in post-partum hemorrhage emergencies. Led by experienced facilitators, this simulation aims to reinforce critical decision-making under pressure and the application of evidence-based protocols for EMS and Emergency Nursing teams.

Due to the nature of this session, there is a maximum of six (6) participants per session. Again, entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the registration desk for more information if you did not sign up during registration.

Session C: 1345 - 1430

C1: From Harms Way to the Resus Bay - Updates in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest and Transitions to Emergency Department Care (Reagan Room)

Eric Yazel, MD, MA

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is what EMS and Emergency Nurses do best.  Understanding the latest trends and focusing on smooth, safe care transitions is a foundational aspect of intra-arrest and post-arrest care.  Join me while we discuss the newest research and best practices in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, and apply that knowledge to make your facility the best it can be.

C2: Win, Lose, Learn (Nixon Room)

Emily Green, MSN, RN, CEN & Stephanie Turi

Come ready to play and learn how to make nursing education fun! In this presentation, we will discuss how to use simple, quick games to spice up didactic education and rounding stretcher-side education. We will play some quick games together to experience how they can work to break up content and enhance learning. Quick, easy games can go a long way in helping your staff learn.

C3: Hammer, Chainsaw, or Nail-Gun: Picking the Right Tools to Solve Clinical Problems in Emergency Settings (Johnson Room)

Rebecca Lash, PhD, RN, CEN, NPD-BC

The presentation will provide an overview and examples of different approaches to clinical inquiry for clinical improvements to optimize patient care. We will examine different research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement methodologies. We will discuss the importance of picking the correct tool to get your desired results.

C4: Room Closed (Eisenhower Room)

C5: How to Write (and Actually Win) Grants (Ford Room)

Morgan Coyner, MFA

Learn how to analyze grant opportunities and write successful grants to further your organization's mission.

C6: The Amazing Race: Trauma Edition (Truman Room)

Lori Kelsheimer, BSN, RN, CEN & Katie Watson, BSN, RN

Use your knowledge and problem-solving skills to complete a series of challenges. Can your team work together for the fastest time, or will another team win the Amazing Race?

Due to the nature of this session, there is a maximum of six (6) participants per session. Again, entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the registration desk for more information if you did not sign up during registration.

Session D: 1445 - 1530

D1: Right Ventricular Infarction: Better Management of STEMI Complications (Reagan Room)

Tim Phalen, BS

As powerful as the 12-lead ECG is, it has blind spots.  One "blind spot"  is the right ventricle.  Right ventricular infarction complicates up to 50% of inferior STEMI, and its presence has implications for managing certain STEMI complications.  This session explores how to confirm RVI and, when present, learn how to manage hypotension, chest pain, and even AV block better.

D2: Competency Validation in the ED (Nixon Room)

Michelle K. Rusie, MSN, RN, CEN, NPD-BC

We are learning how to handle mental health and addiction patients in the prehospital setting about the new 988 system and how to utilize it properly.

D3: Pediatric Ultrasound Guided PIV Placement in the Emergency Department (Johnson Room)

Jessica Barnes, BSN, RN, CPEN

Obtaining intravenous access to pediatric patients in the Emergency Department (ED) can be challenging.  This session will introduce participants to the key principles of ultrasound-guided IV access, emphasizing pediatric patients, and review key components to establishing an ED-based USGIV training program.

D4: Things to Reduce Cost: Props, Moulage, Supplies For Realism in Education (Eisenhower Room)

Aaron Jeanette, BS, EMT-P

The session discusses the importance of realism in education and how it can be achieved with a small budget. There will be items, suggestions, or what we have done to improve our education with realism in props, moulage, and supplies.

D5: De-Escalation and Patient Restraint (Ford Room)

Zach Bowers, EMT-P

Have you ever had to deal with an angry or uncooperative patient? Have you ever had to restrain or chemically sedate a patient physically? Whether you have or not, this session will provide tips and tricks to help you de-escalate agitated patients and look at best practices for restraining patients.

D6: Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Post-Partum Hemorrhage in Emergency Medicine (Truman Room)

Amanda Gill, MSN, RN, RNC-OB & Josee Harrell, MSN, RN, NRP

Participants will delve into a high-fidelity simulation replicating real-world scenarios encountered in post-partum hemorrhage emergencies. Led by experienced facilitators, this simulation aims to reinforce critical decision-making under pressure and the application of evidence-based protocols for EMS and Emergency Nursing teams.

Due to the nature of this session, there is a maximum of six (6) participants per session. Again, entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the registration desk for more information if you did not sign up during registration.

Session E: 1600 - 1645

E1: The Weight of the 5th Bugle – How to Take Care of Your People When Tragedy Hits the Station (Reagan Room)

Thomas Fentress, MBA, NRP, PI, CFI

Discover the inspiring journey of a Fire Chief as they navigate crisis leadership after a firefighter’s shocking act. Through the principles of servant leadership, learn how a Fire Chief fostered resilience, strengthened team bonds, and managed public scrutiny. This session offers valuable crisis management insights for EMS leaders facing challenging situations.

E2: Sometimes There is More than BEFAST (Nixon Room)

Michele Glidden, MSN, RN, CEN, SCRN, ASC-BC

Pneumonics to identify stroke may not always fit every patient. Review case studies on unusual presentations, such as when patients have ataxia, aphasia, and agnosia, which can mimic other conditions in which stroke is not usually evident. Unusual presentation of stroke identification can positively impact our patient population. This session will review some unusual presentations of acute stroke.

E3: Why do Ambulances Crash? Examining the use of Telematics and Driver History in Original EMS Safety Research (Johnson Room)

Garrett Hedeen, MS, MHA, LP

Transportation incidents are the largest killer and source of litigation in EMS. This session will examine new technologies and original research to determine what characteristics are to blame and what is helping.

E4: Hey Coach! What's The SCORE? A Coach Approach to Resilience (Eisenhower Room)

Paula Reiss, MSN, RN, FAEN

Learn about the “coach approach” to building vicarious resilience, moving forward, and attaining your goals. This is an introduction into what having a personal coach looks like. The differences between coaching and counseling will be explored. The SCORE Strategy will be introduced, and information about the training it takes to become a coach will be shared.

E5: How To Get That Money: Grant Writing 101 (Ford Room)

Tiffany Davis, MPH

Have great project ideas but no money to fund them? Join us to learn important grant-finding and writing tips so you can acquire funding where it doesn’t exist.

E6: The Amazing Race: Trauma Edition (Truman Room)

Lori Kelsheimer, BSN, RN, CEN & Katie Watson, BSN, RN

Use your knowledge and problem-solving skills to complete a series of challenges. Can your team work together for the fastest time, or will another team win the Amazing Race?

Due to the nature of this session, there is a maximum of six (6) participants per session. Again, entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the registration desk for more information if you did not sign up during registration.

Session F: 1700 - 1745

F1: Self Care Beyond Bubble Baths and Ted Talks (Reagan Room)

Kym Laube, CPS

Let's face it, it's tough out there! Discover practical strategies for holistic self-care beyond superficial trends, fostering resilience and well-being in challenging environments.

F2: Brain Pain Bootcamp: Sharpening Your Skills for Headache Emergencies (Nixon Room)

Crystal Hubert, BSN, RN, CEN & Matthew Howard, DNP, RN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN, CPN, FAEN

Enhance your diagnostic and assessment skills in headache management. Learn to identify red flags, apply evidence-based strategies, and collaborate effectively for optimal patient care.

F3: Hemorrhage Control:  We have the Tools! (Johnson Room)

Corey Johnson, BS, NRP, TP-C

Hemorrhage is a leading cause of death in trauma patients.  Learn the resources and skills to reduce mortality associated with bleeding.

F4: What the Research Says (1630-1800) (Eisenhower Room)

Michael Kaduce, MPS, NRP

“What the Research Says” engages providers on current hot-button topics and trends in Emergency Medical Services. The course reviews recently published, peer-reviewed literature to help break down some of the controversies EMS personnel will face both in the station and while treating patients. Topics include spinal immobilization, fluid resuscitation, hemorrhage control, rapid sequence induction,

F5: EMS / Ambulance Staffing at Large Scale Events (Ford Room)

Andrew Myer, EMT-P

When a city or organization is planning a large gathering, EMS agencies must work with unified command to assess possible risks. The purpose is to recognize a planning period and the resources needed for a safe and enjoyable event. Methods include training, covering staffing models, and planning (FEMA Forms). Results and outcomes are better communication between different city agencies or event partners.

F6: Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Post-Partum Hemorrhage in Emergency Medicine (Truman Room)

Amanda Gill, MSN, RN, RNC-OB & Josee Harrell, MSN, RN, NRP

Participants will delve into a high-fidelity simulation replicating real-world scenarios encountered in post-partum hemorrhage emergencies. Led by experienced facilitators, this simulation aims to reinforce critical decision-making under pressure and the application of evidence-based protocols for EMS and Emergency Nursing teams.

Due to the nature of this session, there is a maximum of six (6) participants per session. Again, entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the registration desk for more information if you did not sign up during registration.

Hawaiian Themed Mixer

Registered attendees are welcome to the Annual Mixer, which will be Hawaiian-themed this year. Upon entry, every registered attendee will receive a Hawaiian lei and two drink tickets. Full meal provided along with live music from Top Tier and a DJ with Karaoke opportunities! Food service will begin at 1830.

• 1800-1900 DJ

• 1900-2000 Band

• 2000-2100 DJ and Karaoke

• 2100-2200 Band

• 2200-2300 DJ and Karaoke

Session G: 1045 - 1130

G1: ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences), the Original Wound (Reagan Room)

Kym Laube, CPS

Explore the profound link between childhood trauma and job-related PTSD, equipping professionals with strategies for recognition, resilience, and supportive intervention in high-stress occupations.

G2: MCIs in the Rural Setting (Nixon Room)

Corey Johnson, BS, NRP, TP-C

Are you prepared for an MCI incident?  Learn how one service responded to a rural MCI and the lessons learned.

G3: Managing Neonatal Emergencies Within the Emergency Department (Johnson Room)

Jessica Barnes, BSN, RN, CPEN

Neonatal emergencies can be stressful for emergency department personnel.  Preparing for neonatal emergencies can improve patient outcomes.  This session will review the key principles of managing neonatal emergencies including fever/sepsis, hyperbilirubinemia, and undiagnosed cardiac lesions.

G4: Paramedics are from Mars and Nurses are from Venus: An Exercise in Relationship Management (Eisenhower Room)

Douglas Randell, BS, NRP & Mindie Neeley, ASN, RN

Is it possible for Nurses and Paramedics to co-exist in the emergency department?  This presentation will examine the need and relationship management of the necessary patient care duo.

G5: OSHA’s New Emergency Response Standard: What Does this Mean for EMS? (Ford Room)

Garrett Hedeen, MS, MHA, LP

For almost 20 years OSHA has been developing a safety standard for emergency responders, it's now out and it could mean huge changes and new requirements for EMS. Is your service prepared?

G6: The Amazing Race: Trauma Edition (Truman Room)

Lori Kelsheimer, BSN, RN, CEN & Katie Watson, BSN, RN

Use your knowledge and problem-solving skills to complete a series of challenges. Can your team work together for the fastest time, or will another team win the Amazing Race?

Due to the nature of this session, there is a maximum of six (6) participants per session. Again, entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the registration desk for more information if you did not sign up during registration.

Session H: 1145 - 1230

H1: Does Size Really Matter? A look at Chest Tube Maintenance, Management, and Size Selection for the Treatment of Pneumothorax and Hemothorax (Reagan Room)

Trent Moser, MN, RN

This session will cover chest tube assessment, management, and maintenance, and will cover the recent research about the the size of chest tubes used to treat pneumothoraces and hemothoraces.

H2: We're Not in Kansas Anymore: Randolph County Tornado Response (Nixon Room)

Ryan Williams, MBA, MSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, EMT-P, Scott Ries, & Shelley Miller

Disaster Response - Overview and lessons learned from the EF-3 tornado response in Randolph County, Winchester, Indiana

H3: Improving Pediatric Care/Readiness Through Simulation and PECC's (Johnson Room)

Erin Montgomery, BSN, RN, CCRN & Lauren Simpson, BSN, RN

ImPACTS (Improving Pediatric Acute Care Through Simulation) was created to ensure that ill and injured children receive the highest quality of emergency care whenever and wherever it is needed.

H4: The Care of ED Staff After an Acute Event (Eisenhower Room)

Eric Williams, MA, MS, MDiv, BCC, LC & Samantha Dillman, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Effective care of staff after an acute event addresses medical concerns and personal experience.  Nurse leaders and chaplains share responsibility for staff well-being.

H5: The 5 Gates to Promotion (Ford Room)

Jeremey McKinney, BA, EMT-P, AHAI, CADS

The lecture will review pain management in pediatric patients, including pain pathophysiology, recognition, and pediatric pain assessment. Treatment options include both pharmacological and non-pharmacologic interventions.

H6: Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Post-Partum Hemorrhage in Emergency Medicine (Truman Room)

Amanda Gill, MSN, RN, RNC-OB & Josee Harrell, MSN, RN, NRP

Participants will delve into a high-fidelity simulation replicating real-world scenarios encountered in post-partum hemorrhage emergencies. Led by experienced facilitators, this simulation aims to reinforce critical decision-making under pressure and the application of evidence-based protocols for EMS and Emergency Nursing teams.

Due to the nature of this session, there is a maximum of six (6) participants per session. Again, entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the registration desk for more information if you did not sign up during registration.

Session I: 1325 - 1410

I1: Farm Trauma (Reagan Room)

Eric Van Dusen, AAS, NRP

This topic covers both traumatic injuries associated in the agricultural industry with case reviews from different injuries. It also covers some of the exposures that patients encounter in the industry and how to potentially identify them.

I2: Parenthood Interrupted: The Tragedy of Maternal Mortality (Nixon Room)

Amber Lee, MPH & Scott Isenberg, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn how to improve your care of pregnant Black women by diving into the disparities and risk factors contributing to high maternal mortality rates.

I3: Demon Possession to Baptism: Navigating the Religious Minefield in Healthcare (Johnson Room)

Thomas McDorr, MDiv, BCC

Join us to explore the intersection of religion and healthcare, gain practical tips, and review real cases to enhance your ability to provide inclusive, compassionate care.

I4: History of Disease and Evidence-Based Medicine (Eisenhower Room)

Michele Glidden, MSN, RN, CEN, SCRN, ASC-BC

Starting with Hippocrates, this session will look at how evidence and treatment decisions evolved over the centuries to become Evidence-Based Medicine.

I5: Creating a Culture of Excellence: Insights from Walt Disney's 4 Keys (Ford Room)

Thomas Fentress, MBA, NRP, PI, CFI

Unlock the secrets of workplace culture with Walt Disney's four keys. Learn to attract, retain, and inspire exceptional talent.

I6: The Amazing Race: Trauma Edition (Truman Room)

Lori Kelsheimer, BSN, RN, CEN & Katie Watson, BSN, RN

Use your knowledge and problem-solving skills to complete a series of challenges. Can your team work together for the fastest time, or will another team win the Amazing Race?

Due to the nature of this session, there is a maximum of six (6) participants per session. Again, entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the registration desk for more information if you did not sign up during registration.

Session J: 1425 - 1510

J1: Surviving the Storm: A Trauma Case Study on Distracting Injuries and Airway Management (Reagan Room)

Zachary Hermann, MBA, MSN, RN, CEN, NREMT

This presentation examines distracting injuries case studies, systematic assessment, and preventable death causes. Strategies for intervention, highlighting airway management.

J2: Heading Out (Nixon Room)

Eric Van Dusen, AAS, NRP

Obstetrical complications are on the rise and the need to identify those risks early and know how to treat particular obstetrical emergencies decreases the mortality rates. This topic covers several different complications along with treatment to assist in mitigating those issues. It is applicable to both EMS and ENA for betterment of continuum of care for the patients.

J3: A Multidisciplinary Approach to a Trauma Case Study (Johnson Room)

Zachary Higgins, AAS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP, PI

What happens when ambulances are involved in crashes? This presentation will take you through a case study involving a multidisciplinary learning scenario, including trauma assessment, triage, Neurogenic Shock, and personal and crew fatigue management and safety.

J4: Behind the Scenes: True Stories from a Trauma Center (Eisenhower Room)

Tyler Delph, BSN, RN & Catana Philipps, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Join us for an interactive review and a behind-the-scenes look at unique trauma cases, exploring each patient’s journey including both prehospital and hospital care.

J5: Cultural Leadership Thoughts Revisited (Sequel to 2022 Lecture "Cultural Leadership Thoughts from Captain Pike) (Ford Room)

Lee Turpen, NRP, CCEMT-P

This presentation will further build upon the need to hone cultural leadership so that we can be the best we can be as organizations. For many years, episodes of TV shows have been used to teach psychology and social issue response. This lecture continues on the premise of using Star Trek situations, quotes and actions to help build formative cultural leadership.

J6: Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Post-Partum Hemorrhage in Emergency Medicine (Truman Room)

Amanda Gill, MSN, RN, RNC-OB & Josee Harrell, MSN, RN, NRP

Participants will delve into a high-fidelity simulation replicating real-world scenarios encountered in post-partum hemorrhage emergencies. Led by experienced facilitators, this simulation aims to reinforce critical decision-making under pressure and the application of evidence-based protocols for EMS and Emergency Nursing teams.

Due to the nature of this session, there is a maximum of six (6) participants per session. Again, entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the registration desk for more information if you did not sign up during registration.

Session K: 1530 - 1615

K1: Trauma Care: What’s New? (Reagan Room)

Michael Kaduce, MPS, NRP

EMS Providers are constantly facing new advancements and treatment protocols in the care of their trauma patients. This class will focus on treatments for all levels of providers, which have been demonstrated to improve outcomes and patient survival.

K2: I Studied Death to Learn About Life: What Lessons Can Medical Professionals Learn from Historical Deaths and Illness (Nixon Room)

Kraig Kinney, JD, EMT-P, PI

This audit & review style session will analyze historical high-profile deaths looking at how modern medicine might have made a difference.

K3: Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Friend or Foe? (Johnson Room)

Leah Tilden, EdD, AEMT

This presentation discusses the benefits and pitfalls of artificial intelligence.  We will examine some ways AI can be used in the classroom, ethical issues surrounding the use of AI,  and examples of where AI is already being used in education. Designed for anyone from brand new educators to veteran teachers, this presentation will engage educators in a discussion of current and future trends.

K4: EMS does not look the same as 38 years ago. How is it going to look in the future? (Eisenhower Room)

Michael Smith, AAS, EMT-P, CCEMT-P, EMSI

EMS has evolved significantly since the late 1960s. It faces challenges, including workforce shortages, financial problems, and a growing demand for services. The future of EMS will likely involve advanced technology.

K5: How to Create and Conduct Objective Interviews (Ford Room)

Jeremey McKinney, BA, EMT-P, AHAI, CADS

This is a workshop-type session where attendees are given the knowledge, tools, and opportunity to work through the process of developing an interview for their specific operation. They will create questions designed to evaluate specific characteristics required for a position and an objective scoring system for each question.

K6: The Amazing Race: Trauma Edition (Truman Room)

Lori Kelsheimer, BSN, RN, CEN & Katie Watson, BSN, RN

Use your knowledge and problem-solving skills to complete a series of challenges. Can your team work together for the fastest time, or will another team win the Amazing Race?

Due to the nature of this session, there is a maximum of six (6) participants per session. Again, entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see the registration desk for more information if you did not sign up during registration.