Upcoming EMS Training and Education:

Here are a list of upcoming continuing education opportunities. Let us know if you have questions or are interested in attending any of the classes. Please note that dates and times are subject to change.

Please forward any events you'd like us to list, information to relay to area EMS providers, or training ideas, call Jim's office at 701-352-9385.

If you know of someone interested in receiving information via e-mail please forward their address to wcems_education@hotmail.com

* Please note: Dates and times of classes are subject to change. Pre-registration is required. Please call prior to classes to confirm dates, times, and registration information.

Anhydrous Emergencies - September 22, 2009 6:30 pm at Valley Ambulance Building, 1317 Griggs Avenue in Grafton ND

Training will be provided by Ed Cranston, Simplot Safety manager from Pocatello, Idaho. Continuing education hours are available for EMS Providers.

Park River Ambulance Monthly Meeting classes

Park River Ambulance training for the next couple monthly meetings:

October 1st - CPR Recertification

November 5th - Advanced Skills (IV Maintenance, DuoNeb, Nitro)

December 3rd - Red Flag / Hipaa Regulations

Typically there is a business meeting before our training. So please expect training to start around 8 pm, and last an hour or so.


* EMS Web Presentation - Effective Documentation in a Digital World
September 22, 2009, 12:00 PM.
 
In tandem with the upcoming August JEMS supplement, this webcast will describe the importance of clean data capture, the power of efficient data reporting and the necessity of improved security measures. Register for this webcast to learn how ePCRs are influencing documentation practices.  For more information or to pre-register go to JEMS.com.

For additional EMS CE opportunities go to JEMS.com for archived web casts at the following link:  http://www.jems.com/webcasts/index.html

* MCI Drill On August 31, 2009
EMS personnel have been invited to participate in a full-scale MCI drill in Walsh County.  The approximate time and location of the drill will be announced at a later date.  If you are interested in participating contact your squad leader or Brent Nelson at 352-2311.

* Upcoming Tuesday Sessions*
Sep 01   Nursing Home Disaster Planning
Sep 08   Walsh **County** **Nurse** – Regional Preparedness
Sep 15   Developmental Center – Unique Populations & SDC Disaster Plan
Sep 22   Simplot - Anhydrous Emergencies
Sep 29   Dr. A Kotnik – Diabetic Emergencies & Altered LOC
Oct 06    Officer Herfindahl – Scene Safety and Crime Scenes
Oct 13    Officer Lerol – K-9 Demo, Tracking, Attack Capability
Oct 20    Karen Bigwood – Infection Control Issues
Oct 27    Deputy Thompson – Weapons Safety
Nov 03   Officer Lerol – Winter Safety
Nov 10   Northeast Human Services – Persons in Emotional Turmoil
Nov 17   Marilyn Bryan – Documentation, HIPAA, Ref Flag
Nov 24   Ken Popiel – Fire informaiton & Safety, Fire Extinguishers, Tour 101
Dec 01   Brent Nelson – Radio 101, WC PSAP, 911, & Communications
Dec 08   Dr. O S Omotunde – MVC Trauma
Dec 15   Sandy Lessard, RN – Cancer, Chemo, & Hospice.  DNRs, Living Wills, & POLSTs
Dec 22   **Holiday** – No Training
Dec 29   **Holiday** – No Training
Start times 6:30 p.m.

* Master's of Disaster Series
Saturday September 12, 2009.  8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
4201 REAC Drive, REAC Building 1/Room 1, Grand Forks, ND. 
Courses include:  Intro to Crime Scene Management, Bus Accidents, Children in Disasters. 
For more information
contact Roslynn Semrau at 701-757-5102 or *rsemrau@undrf.org*
<mailto:rsemrau@undrf.org>

* Emergency Vehicles Operation Course (EVOC)
September 28 & October 05
Practical driving course scheduled at class time.

* NDEMSA Northeast Region Conference
Spirit Lake Casino at Devils Lake
October 24 & 25, 2009
For more information go to the North Dakota
EMS Association web site http://www.ndemsa.org <http://www.ndemsa.org/
 
* Healthcare Provider CPR Renewal
September 14 & 21 at VARS-Grafton

* EMS Refreshers
First Responder & EMT
November 13-15, 2009 at VARS-Grafton.

* WCEMS Mini-Conference
Park River Bible Camp
December 12 & 13, 2009
Practical approach to dealing with medical emergencies and trauma care in the cold & winter environments.  Will include classroom, hands-on, and practical scenario training.

* WCEMS EMT Class
Mondays only until Christmas.  Monday & Thursday's after January.
Classes are open to all personnel for continuing education or review.  For more information contact Kerry (284-4569) or Jim (352-9385).

* Date ** Location ** Topic *
14-SepGraftonCPR Part 1
21-SepPark RiverCPR Part 2
28-SepGraftonAmbulance Operations / EVOC
5-OctGraftonEVOC II
12-OctGraftonIntroduction to Emergency Medical Care,The Well-Being of the EMT-Basic,Medical / Legal and Ethical Issues
19-OctPark River(quiz ch 1-3) The Human Body, Lifting and Moving of Patients
26-OctGrafton(quiz Ch 4-5) Airway Management
2-NovPark RiverModule 1 & 2 Written Exam, Skill Testing
9-NovGraftonScene Size-up, The Initial Assessment
16-NovPark River(quiz ch 7-8) Vital Signs and SAMPLE History, Assessment of the Trauma Patient
23-NovGrafton(quiz 9-10) Assessment of the Medical Patient, Ongoing Assessment
30-NovPark Riverquiz Ch 11-12) Pediatric, Adolescent, and Geriatric, Medial Terminology / Acronyms
?Grafton(quiz Ch 13) Communications, Documentation, Practice Patient Assessments
7-DecPark RiverModule 3 Written Exam / Practical Skill Testing
14-DecGraftonGeneral Pharmacology , Respiratory Emergencies
21-DecPark River(quiz 16-17) Cardiac Emergencies
4-JanGrafton(quiz 16-18) Diabetic Emergencies and Altered Mental Status, Allergic Reaction
7-JanPark River(quiz 19-20) Poisoning and Overdose Emergencies, Environmental Emergencies
11-JanPark River(quiz 21-22) Behavioral Emergencies, Obstetrics and Gynecological Emergencies
14-JanGraftonModule 4 Written Exam and Skill Testing
18-JanGraftonBleeding and Shock, Soft Tissue Injuries
21-JanPark River(quiz 25-26) Musculoskeletal Injuries, Injuries to the Head and Spine
25-JanPark RiverModule 5 Written Exam and Skill Testing
28-JanGraftonInfants and Children
1-FebGraftonGaining Access and Rescue Operations, Special Operations
4-FebPark RiverModule 6-7 Written Exam and Skills testing
8-FebPark RiverReview and preparation for final written exam
11-FebGraftonFinal Written Exam
15-FebGraftonSkills Practice
18-FebPark RiverFinal Skills testing
22-FebPark RiverAmbulance Runs
25-FebGraftonAmbulance Runs
1-MarGraftonReview for National Registry Written Exam
4-MarPark RiverReview for National Registry Practical Exam
8-MarPark RiverNational Registry Prep
11-MarGraftonGraduation
Mar 13-14BismarckNational Registry Practical Exam


*START TIME 6:00 p.m. for each class*
*Please note - Schedule is subject to change*

Please contact Kerry (email or by phone at 284-4569) or Jim via email.

Please keep an eye out on this page to get updates on the EMT class. Please contact Kerry McCoy, Jim Restemayer, or the Website Administrator for any information on the classes coming up. I'll try and get them up as soon as possible.