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1 2016 SW Region EMS Conference Featuring Oil & Gas Training for Emergency Responders Sponsored by: September 24-25, 2016 Plus join us for the Pre-Conference Sept. 23rd Medora Community Center 465 Pacific Ave Medora, ND

Join us for the 2016 SW Region EMS Conference Featuring an Oil & Gas Track on Saturday! The 2016 Southwest Region EMS Conference has several exciting sessions!

We hope you will join us this fall in beautiful Medora to network, learn, share stories, and have fun with your fellow emergency responders!

2 Join us for the 2016 SW Region EMS Conference Featuring an Oil & Gas Track on Saturday! The 2016 Southwest Region EMS Conference has several exciting sessions! Regions Hospital, the North Dakota Safety Council, Simulation in Motion, ALS & BLS tracks, along with a variety of new and valuable training opportunities provide so many reasons to attend this event. We hope you will join us this fall in beautiful Medora to network, learn, share stories, and have fun with your fellow emergency responders! ~ Jim Restemayer, ND EMSA President Pre-Conference FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, :00pm - 1:00pm Registration & Check-In 1:00pm - 5:00pm Pediatric Cardiac Arrest, Adult Cardiac Arrest, Post Resc. Care, Chest Pain from Cardiovascular Disease Karen Manor & Jenny Rech, Regions Hospital *CEUs to be determined - check ndemsa.org for updates* Explore in depth investigation into prehospital cardiology. Relate chest pain and presenting symptoms to various cardiovascular disease processes. Recognize and manage cardiac arrest and learn how to manage the post arrest state for patients of all ages. The American Heart Association 2015 guideline updates is included. Discuss the latest and greatest technology that can be used in cardiovascular resuscitation in the adult and pediatric population. 2

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 7:00am - 7:50am Registration & Check-In 8:00am - 8:50am Stroke Jenny Rech, Regions Hospital Review recognition of the patient experiencing a stroke.

Incident Command for Gas/Oil Emergencies Ben Badon, Hess Corporation This course is an examination of basic incident command systems with special emphasis on unified command structure.

3 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, :00am - 7:50am Registration & Check-In 8:00am - 8:50am Stroke Jenny Rech, Regions Hospital Review recognition of the patient experiencing a stroke. Discuss current treatment strategies and time frames for this patient population. Incident Command for Gas/Oil Emergencies Ben Badon, Hess Corporation This course is an examination of basic incident command systems with special emphasis on unified command structure. Discussion about collaboration of response activities between the public agencies and the private sector will occur. 9:00am - 9:50am Drilling Rig Safety Ben Badon, Hess Corporation This is an instructor-led information session that discusses basic safety related concerns of a typical drilling rig in relation to emergency services. The session will review a basic drilling rig lay-out, unique hazardous scenarios, and discuss appropriate response techniques. Pediatric Cardiac Rate Disturbance Karen Manor, Regions Hospital Pediatric rhythms can be tricky to figure out. Explore a simplified way to recognize and treat dysrhythmias. Review changes in the American Heart Association 2015 guideline update in managing these rhythms. Joint Opening Session and Welcome by Hess & NDEMSA 10:00am - 11:50pm Attendees will be split into two groups. Each group will rotate between the SIM Truck Challenge + The Role of EMS in Sepsis session, and the Workplace Violence and Active Shooter session. Each session will be one hour long - totaling two hours. First Responder Response Protocols for Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Situations Don Moseman, North Dakota Safety Council This session will cover national best practices for first responders when answering calls to workplace violence or active shooter situations. Discussed will be U.S. Department of Homeland Security recommendations along with suggestions from leading law enforcement agencies across the U.S. for safety of Firefighters and EMT s. SIM Truck Challenge NCCR 0.5 Hours For 30 minutes, the SIM Truck competition will include 10-minute scenarios and participants will be judged on teamwork, patient outcome and communication. + The Role of EMS in Sepsis Ken Reed, Rugby EMS NCCR 0.5 Hours For 30 minutes, learn how Sepsis accounts for a significant number of deaths annually and is a disease process that if detected early, can result in improved outcomes for sepsis and in the initial management of the sepsis patient. This presentation will review the pathophysiology and the stages of sepsis. We will discuss current research on sepsis detection and early treatments. 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch Thank you sponsors! Billings County Ambulance Dickinson Ambulance Farm Credit Services Farm Service Agency Hess Corporation North Dakota Safety Council Sanford Health Schwan s 3

1:00pm - 1:50pm Field Triage Marcy Dawson, Sanford AirMed Triage methods vary across the country. This presentation will discuss the importance of having a unified approach to Field Triage.

4 1:00pm - 1:50pm Field Triage Marcy Dawson, Sanford AirMed Triage methods vary across the country. This presentation will discuss the importance of having a unified approach to Field Triage. The CDC has a method that is recommended to be used. We will look at this method and discuss the difference between 2 different approaches to sort the victims commonly used. We will compare SALT with START, in a simulated multiple casualty scenario. Landing Zone Safety & Communications Ashley Kann, Sanford AirMed This course includes classroom training followed by an outdoor hands-on scenario training with a Sanford AirMed helicopter. 2:00pm - 2:50pm Responding to Pipeline Emergencies Ryan Nelson, Enbridge Overview of pipeline operations, both gas and liquids, with a focus on hazards and response scenarios. Ventilation vs Oxygenation: What is the difference? Ron Lawler, FM Ambulance We will discuss how these differ and how dynamic capnography can help you assess and treat these issues. ND EMSA Membership More Than a Conference Discount! In addition to conference discounts, you will receive: Quarterly subscription to the Response Time magazine Access to regional and state-wide award recognition $3,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy through American Income Life And so much more! Learn more about NDEMSA Membership at Or sign up for membership during 4 conference registration. Assisted Ventilation Tyler Kientopf, Sanford Health & Ashley Kann, Sanford AirMed (BLS) This course will focus on pathophysiology of ventilation and its effects on cardiac output. We will emphasize the practical application of proper patient positioning, adjunct insertion, and applying different techniques of ventilating patients in respiratory distress and failure. 3:00pm - 3:50pm VADs and Tourniquets - What Every EMT Needs to Know Ken Reed, Rugby EMS Cardiac Arrest NCCR 0.5 Hours Tourniquets NCCR 0.5 Hours In this session, we will discuss the function of ventricular assist devices (VAD) assessment and care of patients who have VADs. We will also discuss the benefits vs. the risks of tourniquet application and demonstrate the rapid use of a tourniquet in the presence of significant hemorrhage. 3:00pm - 4:50pm Toxic Gasses: The Unseen Danger Dustin Austin, North Dakota Safety Council LCCR 2 Hours When you re called to respond to a compromised site, how do you know what deadly gas is lurking? This course will help you recognize the signs and symptoms of exposure, methods to detect, how to control it and emergency procedures to follow. 4:00pm - 4:50pm Endocrine - Sugar, Sugar, Sugar Ron Lawler, FM Ambulance Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in this area and the country. This session will discuss how it affects the patient, how to find it and what to do about it. Waves, Lines and Fakers - 12 Lead Tools Tom Dobrizinski, Sanford Health 12-lead acquisition and interpretation has become an integral part of EMS. Looking for STEMIs has been the focus, but what else is there out there? In this session we will review basic 12-lead interpretation as well as look at some STEMI imposters. We will also go over resources you can use to sharpen your 12-lead skills. *All times are Mountain Time.

5 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, :30am - 8:00am Registration & Check-In 8:00am - 8:50am Pain Management - Fixing What the Patient Really Cares About Ken Reed, Rugby EMS In this session we will discuss the assessment, indications and contraindications of pain management. We will examine both pharmacological and non-pharmacologic interventions for pain management. We will also discuss patient monitoring and documentation before and after analgesic administration. Special Health Care Ron Lawler, FM Ambulance (BLS) Identification, assessment and treatment of patients with special healthcare needs. This will include discussion of the special equipment they may have at home. 9:00am - 9:50am Crew Management - Teamwork Tom Dobrzynski, Sanford Health Medical errors are the 3rd leading cause of deaths in the US. One tool EMS can use to combat this is CRM (Crew Resource Management). In this session learn about CRM and some practical applications you can bring back to your service. Oxygenation Tyler Kientopf, Sanford Health (BLS) In this course, we will review physiology of oxygen transport and metabolism as well as discuss oxygen toxicity and the consequent effects on the body. 10:00am - 10:50am Medication Delivery - New Drugs & New Methods Ken Reed, Rugby EMS In this session we will discuss why intramuscular (IM) administration is superior to the subcutaneous (SQ) route and compare and contrast the delivery of medication with a nasal atomizer vs. other routes of administration. We will also look at medications that are new to prehospital care. Peanut butter cookies anyone? Tom Dobrizinski, Sanford Health (BLS) For some this is a delicious treat, while others it may be a deadly encounter. Learn about the bodies reaction to foreign bodies and how we can help mitigate that response. 11:00am - 11:50am PTSD Kelli Sears, Division of Emergency Medical Systems at the ND Department of Health Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an evolving trend in EMS. Suicide rates are increasing in EMS personnel. The psychological effects on EMS workers and family is progressing daily. 12:00pm - 12:45pm Lunch 12:45pm - 1:00pm NDEMSA SW Region Meeting 1:00pm - 2:50pm Quality Improvement Dr. Jeffrey Sather, Trinity Health LCCR 2 Hours Dr. Sather intends to overview the quality improvement process and describe the current pilot project that is taking place in the northwest region explaining the process, challenges, and triumphs. Then, working with the audience, discuss steps in developing a SW regional quality program. 3:00pm - 3:50pm Concussions/Head Injuries Dr. Kuylen, REMSA/Sanford Health In this course, Dr. Kuylen will review various head injuries as well as concussion education, treatment and management. 4:00pm - 4:50pm Alcoholism Art Wanner This session will bring awareness to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) specifically surrounding military veterans. We will review how veterans may turn to alcohol or drugs to cope, ramifications of drinking and driving, information about treatments, and organizations available to refer patients to. 5

6 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES ND DOH Continuing Education Grant As in years past, ND EMSA Members who are affiliated with an ambulance squad (Type 1 registration) can be reimbursed through the ND DOH

6 6 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES ND DOH Continuing Education Grant As in years past, ND EMSA Members who are affiliated with an ambulance squad (Type 1 registration) can be reimbursed through the ND DOH Continuing Education Grant. ($60 per 8-hour day completed) For questions, call ND DEMS at (701) Oil & Gas Track Grant Thanks to special grant funding from Hess Corporation, those involved in law enforcement, fire rescue, or emergency management (Type 3 registration) can receive reimbursement of $80 for attending the Saturday oil and gas track. Registration fees other than Saturday are not covered under this grant. Upon verification of attendance, qualifying registrants will be mailed a check at the address used during registration. For questions, call the NDSC at (800) CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS North Dakota Division of Emergency Medical Systems An application has been sent to the DEMS for course approval for CEUs. Attendees may receive up to 4 CEU hours Friday, 8 hours Saturday and 8 hours Sunday. An application has also been made for the eligibility of the conference grant for the Southwest Conference. Certificates will be awarded at the conclusion of each session. Go to Southwest-Conference for any CEU updates. ND POST Board The ND POST Board has approved ALL courses for law enforcement CEUs. To receive credit, you must sign in at the registration desk and on each class roster. BOOK YOUR HOTEL! AmericInn Motel & Suites 75 East River Road South Medora, ND A block of 50 rooms have been reserved at $82.10/night until August 23, For reservations call (701) or (800) Make sure to indicate you are with the EMS Conference. Hotel room must be cancelled 48 hours in advance. Refund Policy - Membership dues are NOT refundable. $15 fee if written notice by 5pm September 9th. $25 fee if written notice by 5pm September 16th. Substitutions for cancellation will be allowed with written notice. All refunds will be issued after the conclusion of the conference. No refunds or substitutions will be allowed in the case where NDEMSA does not receive written notice prior to the above stated deadlines.

7 Register online at ndemsa.org. Deadline for pre-registration is September 22. On-site registration is available for an additional $5 fee. Name Address City State Zip State EMS ID# Affiliation Daytime Phone Registration Type CONFERENCE FEE SCHEDULE Pre-Conference (Friday) One Day Conference Saturday Only Sunday Only Full Conference (Sat & Sun) Type 1: ND EMSA Member $50 $80 $80 $135 Type 2: Non-ND EMSA Member (EMTs/Paramedics) $85 $120 $120 $170 Type 3: Non-ND EMSA Member Fire Personnel/Emergency Managers/Law Enforcement/Other $85 $80 $120 $170 Select Your Registration Type: Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Select Which Days You Plan to Attend: Pre-Conference Saturday Sunday Sat & Sun I would like to sign up for ND EMSA Membership: One Year - $40 (Through December 31, 2017) Two Year - $60 (Through December 31, 2018) REGISTRATION SUMMARY: Pre-Conference $ Conference $ (One Day or Full Conference) Membership $ TOTAL DUE $ If you can t register online, complete this form and mail with payment to 1622 E Interstate Avenue, Bismarck, ND

4 Reasons to Attend This Year s Event: 1. High Quality Training at an Affordable Price The base rate is only $170 for 18 hours of training and ND EMSA members get up to 44% off!

8 4 Reasons to Attend This Year s Event: 1. High Quality Training at an Affordable Price The base rate is only $170 for 18 hours of training and ND EMSA members get up to 44% off! Or you could qualify for grants that cover a portion of registration fees! See page 6 for more details. 2. CEUs for EMS and Law Enforcement The North Dakota Division of Emergency Medical Systems and the ND POST Board approved all courses for CEUs! 3. New Partnerships and New Expertise Our instructor line-up includes experts from across the region. Plus, we ve partnered with the North Dakota Safety Council to provide a special track of courses on Saturday focusing on oil & gas emergencies. 4. There s something for everyone: EMRs, EMTs, Paramedics, Fire/Rescue personnel, Law Enforcement, Nurses, Physicians, Instructors, military personnel, and dispatchers! NDEMSA 1622 E Interstate Ave Bismarck, ND Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit #419 Bismarck, ND 58503

The EMS CEU Super Saturday Training Program

The Northern Shenandoah Valley Fire Service Organizations Present: The EMS CEU Super Saturday Training Program Date: Time: Location: Course Description: Saturday, April 14 th 0800hrs 1700hrs Skyline High