Saturday Breakout Courses

Emt-I Update: A discussion of the transition to the new Intermediate level cirriculum and proposed scope of practice.

Dia Garinor

Tricks of the Trade: Wouldn't be Spring Fling without this class! Great for all levels.

Travis Myklebust

Don't Meth With Me! How to detect the presence of and protect yourself from meth labs.

ISP OFFICERS

Neither Rain nor Shine:We must respond to calls in all types of weather and terrain. This course provides expert guidance on personal protection for the EMT.

Bill Smith

Too Hot To Handle:Assessment and critical care for burns.

Mike Day

Tick, Tick, Tick:Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. Defusing to protect yourself from self-destruction

Rolly Phillips

Risky Reactions:A excellent review of anaphylaxis as well as some information on stings and bites.

Rich Halligan

TLC for COPD:How many times have you responded to this familiar ailment? Here's some up-to-date information to help you out next time.

DR. Jay Hunter

Stroke-Code Red:Now considered a code red emergency, learn how to recongize "brain attack" symptoms and collect needed information to beat the clock!

DR. Jim Gardner

Sunday Courses

Small Potatoes- A Pediatic Hands On CoursePediatric update including some hands-on experience. Session time: 9:00am to 11:00pm.

DR. Randolph Cordle

Green Achers-Farm Equipment ExtricationHands-on training on real farm equipment. Learn all about PTO's, tractors, balers, and pinch points. Some of this class may be held outdoors regardless of weather, please dress accordingly including personal protective equipment. (Helmets, gloves, goggles, and appropriate footwear.) Session Time:9:00am to 12:00pm

Clyde Hanson/Max Pelham

Out of the Blue:A comprehensive course on recongnizing all types of good and bad lung sounds, and the treatment of the ones that need it. Includes a hands-on lab with pig lungs and a review of airway adjuncts. Session time 9:00am to 12:00 pm

Don Leatham

Triage Made Easy!Triage using the S.T.A.R.T. program-includes a handson session wit ha simulated mass casualty incident.Session time 9:00am to 12:00pm

Bill Spencer and GEMTA Members

Skill stations for advanced EMT's to assist in staying current in I.V., E.O.A., E.T. intubations, and MAST suit (can also be done by basics)will be available during the lunch hour. We cannot offer class credit for this but all skills performed will count towards State requirements for quarterly recertification.