2024 Big Sky EMS Education Symposium

Thursday, October 31, 2024, 8:00 AM - Saturday, November 2, 2024, 6:30 PM, Billings Hotel and Convention Center

Credit:

Pre-Symposium - up to 16 CE hours

Symposium - up to 16 CE hours (up to 8 hours CE each day)

 

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Pre-symposium

Pre-symposium October 31, 2024 - Sold Out!

Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) Hybrid Provider Course

Thursday, October 31^st, 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.

The hybrid course structure includes 8 hours of online content to be completed prior to the in person symposium, followed by 8 additional hours of classroom instruction. Online content will be sent via email starting around September 20th.

Designed for EMS professionals, this course equips students with crucial knowledge of pediatric physiology, illnesses, injuries and interventions to provide   optimal care for sick or injured children in the field.

Topics:

• The pathophysiology of the most common critical pediatric emergency issues, and critical thinking skills to help practitioners make the best decisions for their patients.
• Application of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)
• The importance of family-centered care.
• Understanding and communicating with children.
• Airway management, breathing and oxygenation.
• Cardiac emergencies.
• Recognizing child abuse and neglect.
• Hypoperfusion and shock.
• Newborn resuscitation.

Appropriate for BLS & ALS providers

Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a certificate of completion and a wallet card good for 4 years, and 16 hours of CAPCE credit.

*Complimentary snacks will be available. You will have a break to enjoy lunch on your own.

This course will be open to participants who have enrolled in the 2 day symposium, and then to general admission as space permits, on a first come first serve basis. 

There are only 50 spots available.

- Pre-symposium tickets are sold out. To be added to the waiting list, contact Lyndy at [email protected].

Cost is $30/person plus 2 day symposium fee.                 

16 CE hours available for completion of pre-symposium course

The program is being sponsored by:

DPHHS EMS & Trauma Systems Section

EMS for Children Program

                                                    

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November 1 & 2, 2024

Symposium Agenda

Friday, November 1

7:00 - 7:55 a.m.          Registration

7:55 - 8:00 a.m.          Opening Announcements

8:00 - 9:10 a.m.          Life, Death & Everything In Between

                                    Kelly Grayson

9:10 - 9:40 a.m.          Continental Breakfast With Vendors

9:40 - 10:50 a.m.        Ejected Into Uncertainty – The Twists & Turns Of Critical Chest Trauma

                                    Kris Kaull                                                       

10:50 - 12:00 p.m.      Shaken, Not Stirred – Seizure Types, Origins & Causes

                                    Chris Ebright                           (meets NREMT NCCP criteria)

12:00 - 1:15 p.m.        Lunch - On Your Own

1:15 - 2:30 p.m.          The “Oh %^$#%” Reflex: Overcoming Pediatric Pucker Factor

                                    Kelly Grayson                         (meets NREMT NCCP criteria)

2:30 – 3:35 p.m.          Heroes With A Message: Transforming EMS Perception Through Powerful Storytelling

                                    Kris Kaull        

3:35 – 3:45 p.m.          Door Prize Drawing (must be present to win)  

3:45 - 4:15 p.m.          Refreshment Break With Vendors

4:15 - 5:20 p.m.          When Puking Has A Poor Prognosis    

                                    Chris Ebright    

5:20 - 6:30 p.m.          Ramen Noodles, Emesis Basins & Looking Sexy At 3 a.m.: Everything You

                                    Need For A Rewarding Career In EMS

                                    Kelly Grayson

Saturday, November 2

7:00 - 7:55 a.m.          Registration

7:55 - 8:00 a.m.          Opening Announcements

8:00 - 9:10 a.m.          Russian Roulette – Drugs – The Deadly Problem Affecting Our

                                    Kids

                                   Chris Ebright    

9:10 - 9:40 a.m.          Continental Breakfast With Vendors

9:40 - 10:50 a.m.         Capnography: Best Practices, Documentation & Advanced Uses

                                    Kelly Grayson                                                 (meets NREMT NCCP criteria)

10:50 - 11:50 a.m.      The Night Joe’s Crab Shack Almost Changed Everything: Anaphylaxis

                                    Chris Ebright                                                   (meets NREMT NCCP criteria)

11:50 - 1:05 p.m.        Lunch - On Your Own

1:05 - 2:35 p.m.          Medical Legal Documentation

                                    Matthew Streger                                                        

2:35 - 4:00 p.m.         The Art Of The Refusal

                                    Matthew Streger

4:00 - 4:05 p.m.          Door Prize Drawing (must be present to win)

4:05 - 4:30 p.m.          Refreshment Break With Vendors

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.          Shock: The Rude Unhinging Of The Machinery Of Life

                                    Kelly Grayson                                                

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.          In An Instant: Based On An EMS Call Of A Co Worker With A PE

                                    Chris Ebright

6:30                             Symposium Adjourned

Up to 16 CE hours available for EMS providers.

8 hours are available for each day.

 

 

View full event agenda and flyer here.

 Create an account by going to New User “Sign Up Now” or if you registered here last year you can use your established login.  A small credit card fee will be included.

**Online registration closes October 31st at 12:00 pm (noon).**
If you miss out on pre-registration, you will be able to register Friday and Saturday at the door.

Early Bird Rates – Register by midnight on October 25th
2 days (Nov 1&2)   $150.00 (+ 4% transaction fee) = $156.00
1 day (Nov 1 OR 2)   $90 (+ 4% transaction fee) = $93.60


Registration after October 25th
2 days (Nov 1&2)   $170 (+ 4% transaction fee) = $176.80
1 day (Nov 1 OR 2)   $100 (+ 4% transaction fee) = $104.00

EMS Pre-symposium - Pre-symposium tickets are sold out. To be added to the waiting list, contact Lyndy at [email protected].
Open to 2 day Symposium Participants first and then general admission as space permits.
1 day (Oct 31) $30
*Pre-symposium online content will be sent via email by end of September.

***No refunds will be issued after October 28th, 2024***
For more information text or call Symposium Coordinator Lyndy Gurchiek at 406-670-5021 or [email protected]

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Billings Hotel & Convention Center
1223 Mullowney Lane
Billings, MT
I-90 Exit 446


Lodging Accommodation:
Billings Hotel & Convention Center
1223 Mullowney Lane, Billings, MT
800-537-7286
406-248-7151

https://billingshotelmt.com

The hotel has a pool with water slide and hot tub so bring the family!

A block of rooms has been reserved for EMS Symposium participants. Reservations are required by October 25th to receive the discounted rate. Make sure you identify yourself as a Big Sky EMS Symposium participant.

The Billings Clinic Office of Medical Education adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. 

Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

 

If you are interested in purchasing exhibit space, please contact the symposium coordinator Lyndy Gurchiek at 406-670-5021 or [email protected]