Difficult Airway Course: EMS April 2020
Event Information
Description
Are you nervous about the difficult airway scenario? Do you want to practice or challenge your airway skills? Do you want to learn new airway management techniques and tricks? Are you interested in trying out a variety of airway management techniques and tools? Are you interested in learning or improving your knowledge and skills for RSI?
This is a 2 day hands-on course where you will have the opportunity to learn and practice a wide range of airway management techniques for adult and pediatric patients, including the use of extraglottic devices, medication-assisted intubation, video laryngoscopy and other advanced imaging devices, SALAD and cricothyrotomy. Lunch will be provided both days and there are optional lectures during the lunch break.
The Definitive EMS Airway Course
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Learn the full range of airway management techniques — including use of video laryngoscopes & other advanced imaging devices, extraglottic devices, drug-assisted intubation and cricothyrotomy.
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Work with expert faculty who know the unique challenges facing EMS providers.
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Use proven airway devices in small group sessions.
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Practice decision-making and airway techniques in Code AirwayTM simulations.
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Face the most challenging patient scenarios in a no-risk environment. These include: elevated ICP, pulmonary edema, cardiogenic shock, status asthmaticus foreign body in the airway, direct airway trauma, multiple trauma with shock, and many more.
CE/CH Credits
EMS
This continuing education activity is approved by First Airway, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). CAPCE Activity #19-FirstAir-F2-0001. CEH Number and Type: 16.0 Advanced.
Nursing
Air & Surface Transport Nurse's Association (ASTNA) has approved the course for 16.0 Contact Hours.
FAQs
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can contact Ed Clark at (603)300-0584 or info@firstrespondereducatorsgroup.com
What is the refund policy?
Due to the cost of purchasing and renting the necessary supplies and equipment, refunds are only available if cancellations are received more than 30 days prior to the event. Eventbrite fees are not refundable.
Can I update my registration information?
Yes, simply contact Ed Clark at (603)300-0584 or info@firstrespondereducatorsgroup.com
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes, you may find another student to take your place if you are unable to attend. Please contact Ed Clark so that the roster for CAPCE can be updated
(603)300-0584 or info@firstrespondereducatorsgroup.com
What if I don't have an EMS license?
Some non-EMS providers such as RNs, PAs, NPs, students are eligible to take this course. We are unable to accept Physicians and CRNAs into the class unless they are also involved with EMS per the requirements of First Airway.
Where can I get more information?
Additional information on this course and other courses is available on The Airway Site https://theairwaysite.com/a-course/the-difficult-airway-course-ems/
For additional questions, you can call or email Ed Clark (603)300-0584 or info@firstrespondereducatorsgroup.com
What is the schedule?
Day 1 runs 8am-5:30pm. There is an optional capnography lecture during lunch for those who are interested.
Day 2 runs 8am-5pm. There is an optional ventilator management lecture during lunch for those who are interested.