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A look at basic airway management and a short look at advancements and changes in airway management within EMS.

CPR changes that are coming to an EMS service near you. A look at how CPR with the use of the AED has changed the way we perform this task.

An easy way to understand what you see on the monitor and how it relates to your patient's condition at that time. (Basic, Advanced, or Both)

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 This content looks at barriers to giving and receiving feedback and how to appropriately give and receive feedback. Class interaction and participation makes session more interesting and helpful!

Creating a respectful environment is each of our responsibilities. In this session, we will define respect and look at behaviors that could create a disrespectful environment. We will also explore ways to create a more respectful environment, whether in our personal or professional life.

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EMS/RESCUE

Rope Rescue

Students will learn to identify the difference between "rescue" versus "utility" ropes. They will also learn; rope care, maintenance, and documentation. Students will learn the importance of using the proper knots in the rescue scene. Other related rope rescue equipment will be introduced to the students. ALL students must have a basic ropes and knots class prior to any "hands on" field training.

Students will learn how to identify types of ice and factors affecting the strength and formation of ice. They will also learn the affects of cold water on a possible drowning victim. Basic rescue options as well as possible rescue and safety equipment will be discussed.

Silo & Grain Bin Rescue

In this class students will learn to identify the different types of silos and grain bins. They will also learn of the possible dangers and hazards related to bins and silos. A silo and grain bin rescue will be demonstrated along with related equipment.

Water Rescue

Students will learn how to identify and "active" drowning victim. They will be shown basic water rescue techniques and be introduced to a variety of equipment for rescue.

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This presentation will take a look at the geriatric patient and how we assess them.

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This discussion deals with awareness of hazards that EMS providers could deal with at any EMS scene, both chemical and biological and how to avoid becoming a victim. Treatment of patients at HazMat scenes is also part of the discussion.

Discussion of disasters in general, the approaches to handling disasters, disaster pitfalls, the incident command system, triage tags, and disaster planning. This talk also introduces the START triage system.

Anhydrous Ammonia is a chemical used legitimately in agriculture and illegally in the manufacturing process of methamphetamine, making it a risk to pre-hospital providers. The chemical nature of anhydrous ammonia, the effect of the chemical on different body tissue, and management issues will be addressed.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

Domestic Violence

Officers of the Rochester PD discuss how they conduct sexual assault investigations and their collaborative investigative protocols.

Crisis Intervention Team

Officers of the Rochester PD will discuss how a group of specially trained officers will interject themselves into situations involving people that are in an emotional/behavioral crisis to de-escalate situations and to resolve them peacefully.

Forensic Mapping Unit (EMU)

Officers of the Rochester PD discuss how they reconstruct serious crashes and major crime scenes by a mapping technique.

Crisis Negotiations Team

Officers of the Rochester PD's Emergency Response Unit (SWAT) will discuss their comprehensive training and how they respond to violent, barricaded suspects, armed suspects and hostage situations. Their objective is to resolve the situation peacefully. They also discuss gang activities in Rochester.

Investigations Division

Officers of the Rochester PD will discuss crime scene investigations, what they look for and why, and how EMS personnel can assist them rather than complicating an investigation.

Rochester Early Defibrillation Program

Officers of the Rochester PD will discuss their early defibrillation program including its history, evolution, and success. They will also share information on the development of the Minnesota Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor Network and the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association.

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Does it really matter what I put down on the patient's chart? And what happens if I forget something? This is a mock trial to better understand the importance of accurate documentation and why you need to record everything. Those who have experienced this session have really enjoyed it after completion.

This is a discussion about the trouble we have when a patient refuses to be treated or transported by the ambulance. This is a quick look at legal issues and some of the issue that come up surrounding a patient’s DNR.

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 She’s Pregnant-Now What?”

It covers initial recognition and management of placental abruption, uterine rupture, placenta previa, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, emergency delivery, breech delivery and shoulder dystocia.

Hypothermia and hyperthermia are two conditions that can effect patients in our variable climate. Either one or bother of these topics can be addressed as requested. Normal thermoregulatory control, pathophysiology, assessment and management of these patients will be included.

A discussion about the drugs we carry and use at the basic level as well as the 5 R's that we need to remember before each administration.

 Emergency Management Stroke Patient

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. The philosophy that "Time Is Brain" is now considered as important as the "Golden Hour" for trauma patients or early defibrillation for cardiac arrest victims. EMS personnel should understand the symptoms of stroke and be able to recognize it early.

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Splinting techniques for all types of injuries to the muscular skeletal system using conventional and field expedient methods.

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A review of transfers gone bad and how to look out for them.

An open discussion about how we look at patients and customer service issues that arise during patient care.

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 Caring for a pediatric patient can be scary and difficult. Learn some do’s and don’ts in caring for a child. With more special needs children living at home learn about how to care for these patients.

Trachostomy Tubes

 This presentation will explain what a trachostomy tube is and some of the common problems associated with a trach. Also covers how to care for a trach patient in the pre-hospital setting. Great introductory course for those providers who have a patient with a trach living in their service area.

Pediatric Medical Emergencies

 Presentation describes some of the potential causes for seizures in children and how to manage them. It also includes common causes of altered levels of consciousness (ALOC), recognizing signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in children and how to manage these medical emergencies.

 Pediatric Trauma Emergencies

 Participants will learn how the unique anatomic features of children can lead to specific injury patterns. Presenter will cover initial assessment of the injured child and integrate trauma resuscitation in the ABCDE’s.

As EMS providers, most of us feel inadequate when it comes to pediatric emergency care. This presentation will give you the comfort level needed to deal with the critically and not-so critically ill child in the pre-hospital care setting.

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An overview of health risks associated with short term and long term meth use. Social and environmental impact of the meth epidemic.

When and how to properly use physical restraint to transport a patient.

A brief overview of common psychiatric disorders and how the impact the ambulance service.

Recognition of disorders that place personnel at risk of injury. Some simple movements to protect ourselves in a variety of situations.

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A look at driving mishaps due to driving with lights and sirens.

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Farm Accidents: Split Seconds/Split Lives”

This program will help the pre-hospital provider to recognize the common mechanisms and associated injuries as related to farm accidents, provide appropriate interventions and rescue techniques. Participants learn safe rescue techniques when working around farm machinery and the hazards as they relate to common chemicals found on the farm.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

This presentation will help the EMS provider identify and treat patients suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It will cover the physiological aspects of hemodynamic and respiratory/ventilatory related issues that will be useful for all levels of providers. This session will also address the latest treatment of TBI. It contains information that is valuable for first responders through RNs!

This talk deals with the history of firearms and the treatment of gun shot wounds over the last 500 years. It also deals with bullet ballistics, firearms' structure and types and what to expect from gun shot wounds.

Head injuries, both minor and more severe, are a common result of various types of trauma. The care these patients receive early in their post-injury period can have important effects on the outcome. This presentation will address the pathophysiology of head injuries, and the assessment and management of these patients.

This program is designed to open up the world of gunshot wounds and penetrating trauma to the body. You will walk away with a better understanding of weapons and the damage they do.

How to approach an injured patient with a sports trainer on scene. And how to get the most from their help.

Recognizing a patient in or almost in a life-threatening condition due to the profound loss of blood and/or body fluids and how to help correct this. (Basic, Advanced, or Both)

A look at burn related injuries and the latest techniques on the care for the burned patients as well as transport options.

Trauma Assessment "You Can't Treat What You Can't See"

Getting back to basic trauma assessment can make trauma responses more organized which can benefit the patient. These responses can be very stressful and making sure the foundations of trauma assessment are in place is of the utmost importance.

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