EMS Today Conference Announces 2015 Educational Program

TULSA, Okla., Aug. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The EMS Today Conference and Exposition, now on its 34^th year, brings together EMS professionals through high-quality continuing education, networking events, and an exhibit hall boasting the latest life-saving technology. This event will be taking place February 25 – 28, 2015 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Outstanding educational offerings throughout the four-day event
The conference program is comprised of six tracks: BLS/ALS Clinical, ALS Clinical, Management & Operations, Tomorrow's Healthcare System, Education and Special Focus.

There are preconference workshops for all provider levels, including hands-on clinical topics for BLS/ALS:
Maximizing Your BLS and ALS Monitoring Skills
The Advanced Airway: Cadaver Lab
ALS Refresher Core Content Workshop
Pediatric Vascular Access Hands-On Workshop

Some of the main conference sessions include these hot topics:
Innovations in the Early Detection and Treatment of Shock
The Power of Checklists: Simple Solutions for Delivering Safe and Reliable Care
Civil Liability for Public Safety Organizations
Emerging Technology That Will Significantly Impact EMS
ECMO as a Rescue Strategy for Refractory Arrest
The Who, What and Why Payers are Paying for MIH Services
The City Manager's Perspective: How to Face the Tough Questions
New Technology to Find Trapped Victims
The Sky's the Limit: DRONE Use at Emergency Scenes
Ambulance Specifications Panel

Gordon Graham, a 33-year veteran of California law enforcement and the founder and president of Graham Research Consultants, is the ideal speaker for his keynote address "Making the Right Decisions in the Fast-Paced World of EMS." His focus on risk management and experience in law enforcement and the practice of law will educate listeners in making operational and administrative decisions and what needs to be considered in the decision-making process. He will address the ten-step process, RIDM (Graham's Rules for Improving Decision Making), to make better operational, administrative and ethical decisions. 

Special events
Special events are another way that EMS Today separates itself from other EMS conferences. The JEMS Games is a fun, challenging and educational experience for EMS personnel that puts them in the middle of the action, as well as a learning experience for the watching audience. Teams of three have their skills put to the test in a fast-paced, live competition. For rules, regulations and registration form, visit www.EMSToday.com/jems-games.html.

EMS Today has incorporated a "MCI City" area and scenario scene to its exhibit hall, allowing visitors to learn about and spec products relevant to large-scale incidents. MCI City will include:
* A disaster scenario scene
* Transportation and support vehicle area treatment and rehab area
* Disaster response training, simulation and moulage
* Command vehicle/trailer area
* Incident command vests, gear, flags, cones and lights
* Communications and command
* Scene lighting and power generators and other disaster response equipment

To view EMS Today's Event Guide, which includes detailed information on all of its sessions, workshops, speaker bio's and events, go to www.EMSToday.com.

Online registration is open and attendees are encouraged to register by January 19^th, 2015 to take advantage of its early bird discount.

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