Pre-Conference Sessions
Tuesday, August 18
Understanding and Teaching Pathophysiology to the New EMT
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
William Brown, R.N., M.S., NREMT-P, Executive Director, National Registry of EMT; Joe Mistovich, MS, NREMT-P, Youngstown State University
This all-day pre-conference will contain detailed information to help current EMT-Basic instructors understand the fundamental knowledge of the pathophysiology of respiration and prefusion to patient assessment and management. Those who attend this session will be able to teach this new material and answer student questions in class. This is not a review course for current instructors who are paramedic or nurses, it is for the EMT-Basic instructor only.
Pre-Hospital Care Research Forum Workshop
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Two-day workshop).
Baxter Larmon, Ph.D, MICP, UCLA School of Medicine, Westwood, CA
“Evidence-based” is the new buzzword in medicine and medical education, and that means that research is more important than ever to the EMS profession, especially with so-called experts claiming that there is little-to-no evidence to support the practice of EMS. This two-day workshop will help participants better understand the research process and what it takes to become an educational researcher. After a brief introduction to the research process, participants will divide into groups that will research a subject area and develop a project from conception to completion. On the final day, participants will reveal their findings in a moderated abstract presentation. Come learn more about educational research and help the EMS profession control its own destiny.
New Instructor Boot Camp
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Richard Beebe, M.Ed., R.N., REMT-P, State University of New York, Albany, NY; Jeff Myers, DO, Ed.M, NREMT-P, Erie County Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Buffalo, NY.
Many EMS educators start out without a formal background in education, educational theory, and instructional methods. This pre-conference workshop is designed to provide the new or novice instructor the tools to effectively teach, in both didactic and psychomotor sessions. In the morning session, we will cover several techniques to improve didactic presentations, including the use of interrupted cases, problem-based learning, interactive lectures, authentic assessments, and integrating technology into courses. The afternoon session will cover psychomotor instruction including simulation, scenario development, debriefing methods, and skills testing. Join Rich and Jeff, who have 37 years of combined education experience, for an enjoyable and informative session that will help you be a better educator.
Level II Instructor Course
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Two-day course).
Donna Tidwell, B.S., R.N., EMT-P, Tennessee Department of Health, EMS Division, Fairview, TN
NAEMSE’s Part I EMS Instructor Course has already helped nearly 3,000 EMS professionals become better leaders, instructors, and mentors. Now, we are proud to announce the debut of Part II. This is the first of three pilot courses to be offered across the United States. This course was designed to compliment Part I by using feedback from NAEMSE members who have taken and taught in the initial EMS Instructor Course. Part II is representative of the 2002 National Guidelines for EMS Educators and will provide educators and program directors with the tools and information needed to further build their leadership skills and better evaluate programs, students, and faculty. Part II will also include an on-line portion that will enhance the one and one/half day in-person sessions. Participants will be required to complete the on-line portion, attend the face-to-face course, and successfully complete a final examination to receive a course completion certificate. Participants will be ask to evaluate and give feed back to the task force team as they continue to improve upon the course during the pilot phase of development.
Wednesday, August 19
Blood and Cuts Made Easy – How to Add Moulage to Your Training and Drills
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ross Kocen, First on Scene Training, Westlake Village, CA
This informative hands-on interactive session will teach you how to do moulage. We will discuss the benefits of moulage and when to use them. We will develop victim scenarios to match the various traumas. You will learn how to apply realistic moulage onto victims. You will make your own pull-on moulage appliance which you will be able to take home with you.
CECBEMS Accreditation Workshop
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Liz Sibley, Executive Director, CECBEMS, Dallas, TX; Jay Scott, B.S., NREMT-P, SUNY Upstate Medical University, EMSTAT Center, Syracuse, NY
Are you a prospective applicant for CECBEMS accreditation or would you like to be a CECBEMS reviewer? If so this workshop is for you! Prospective applicants bring a draft of your application and reviewers bring your questions. We will review the history of the organization, detail the requirements for accreditation, and review the process in an interactive questions/answer format. A hands-on multiple-station area will allow you to work through your application for organizational accreditation with the CECBEMS Board Members’ assistance.
Designing and Implementing a Continuing Education Program for a Mixed Volunteer and Compensated EMS Service
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Jay Scott, B.S., NREMT-P, SUNY Upstate Medical University, EMSTAT Center, Syracuse, NY; Robert Audet, MBA, NREMT-P, CCP, Nature Coast Emergency Medical Foundation, Inverness, FL
Dwindling volunteerism and reduced EMS provider retention have had a devastating impact on many historically volunteer EMS agencies, many of which must hire and pay EMTs and paramedics in order to meet their call volume. Thus, the number of combination volunteer/paid EMS agencies (VPA) has grown dramatically. In this presentation/workshop, we will discuss the challenges that exist for administering an organized training and continuing education (CE) program for a VPA, including low-volume/high-acuity calls, budget and oversight, extrinsic and intrinsic motivators, and retention of volunteers. We will discuss using a needs assessment to design a CE program, as well as some creative solutions to training dilemmas such as matching call volume, call types, and skills performed to the CE agenda, as well as techniques for on-duty training with sensitivity to the needs of non-paid volunteer/paid on call personnel.
Constructing and Analyzing Critical Thinking Test Items and Tests
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Philip Dickison, Ph.d (c), B.B.A., R.N., NREMT-P, Elsevier Review and Testing, St. Louis, MO
Writing test questions that measure an EMS professional’s ability to critically think - and constructing a reliable and valid EMS exam - can pose great challenges to both novice and seasoned EMS educators. Preparing multiple-choice and alternative-formatted questions requires skills that take both knowledge and practice to perfect. This pre-conference assists both novice and experienced EMS educators with the keys to writing and analyzing exams containing multiple-choice test items within the EMT and paramedic practice domain. Test construction and analysis are discussed
Making Movies That Teach
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Chris Le Baudour, M.S. Ed., NREMT-B, Adjunct Faculty, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA; Ricky Battle, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Valencia, CA
You have already experienced first-hand the value of video clips as teaching tools. Now it is time for you to learn the skills necessary to rip, edit, and embed video clips in your own PowerPoint presentations. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to obtain video clips from a variety of sources, including DVDs and YouTube, edit them, and import them into a PowerPoint presentation.
Trading Post (Special Pre-Conference Workshop)
7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Presenter: David Page, M.S., NREMT-P, Inver Hills Community College, St. Paul, MN
Witness the power of NAEMSE’s online Trading Post. Bring at least two of your best electronic assets (PowerPoint presentations, photos, outlines, lesson plans, or videos), then fire up your laptop and you will instantaneously receive everything that participants brought to the symposium, plus some of the trading post’s current best selections. The session will be moderated by the creator of the trading post, David Page. Participants will be able to take turns asking each other for any special needs, share internet image search tips, and walk away with wonderful teaching resources. New instructors can join us even if you don’t bring anything – we’re that generous. Additional cost for this session is $20 per person. Light refreshments will be provided.
