Dan Wolfson - Wilderness Summit
Vermont EMS has a significant backcountry component, yet has not received much attention. This day long workshop will include a morning session with 3 rapid high-yield lectures followed by a general discussion of plans to develop backcountry protocols for Vermont SAR teams. We will then transit to a field site for an afternoon of hands on practicums including technical extrication, hypothermia resuscitation, and intermittent CPR.
Course Objectives:
Cost includes a light breakfast, morning snack, coffee and tea during the morning and a box lunch.
A portion of this course will take place at a wilderness site. No transportation will be provided, but carpooling with other students is encouraged.
Vermont EMS has a significant backcountry component, yet has not received much attention. This day long workshop will include a morning session with 3 rapid high-yield lectures followed by a general discussion of plans to develop backcountry protocols for Vermont SAR teams. We will then transit to a field site for an afternoon of hands on practicums including technical extrication, hypothermia resuscitation, and intermittent CPR.
Course Objectives:
- Review hypothermia resuscitation
- Review suspension injuries
- Discuss development of backcountry protocols for Vermont EMS
Cost includes a light breakfast, morning snack, coffee and tea during the morning and a box lunch.
A portion of this course will take place at a wilderness site. No transportation will be provided, but carpooling with other students is encouraged.
Team Two Mental Health Training - Kristin Chandler
A Training for Law Enforcement and Mental Health Crisis Workers
When a mental health crisis arises, whether it is within a family home, at a high school or in a public place, it is critical that the first responders are trained in mental health issues, in mental health law and in working together to resolve the crisis. Team Two seeks to both educate the first responder and to build the relationships necessary to working together in crisis. The training provides an overview of relevant mental health statutes and a refresher on mandatory law enforcement mental health training (ACT 80). Three different scenarios are role played in break out sessions with local teams of police, dispatchers and mobile crisis workers where specifics of response to the scenarios are discussed in detail. Small groups report back to the entire group to hear feedback and discuss strategies. A short video on law enforcement response to situations involving persons on the autism spectrum is shown and discussed. Participants learn from a panel presentation which includes a person with mental illness or a family member, a crisis clinician and a law enforcement officer who all share personal stories. Additionally, the audience hears about resources in their particular regions.
The Team Two curriculum focuses on collaboration between law enforcement, dispatchers, mobile mental health crisis and developmental services teams in the field. New in 2017-2018 – EMTs are invited! Discussion on: Warrants, emergency department issues, screening/assessment difficulties as well as practical tips comprise this scenario-based training. Police dispatchers encouraged to attend! Completion of ACT 80 (Interacting with Persons with a Mental Illness) is a pre-requisite for law enforcement officers.
Food will be provided for workshop attendees.
Please note: The location of this workshop has been updated to the Hilton-Burlington.
A Training for Law Enforcement and Mental Health Crisis Workers
When a mental health crisis arises, whether it is within a family home, at a high school or in a public place, it is critical that the first responders are trained in mental health issues, in mental health law and in working together to resolve the crisis. Team Two seeks to both educate the first responder and to build the relationships necessary to working together in crisis. The training provides an overview of relevant mental health statutes and a refresher on mandatory law enforcement mental health training (ACT 80). Three different scenarios are role played in break out sessions with local teams of police, dispatchers and mobile crisis workers where specifics of response to the scenarios are discussed in detail. Small groups report back to the entire group to hear feedback and discuss strategies. A short video on law enforcement response to situations involving persons on the autism spectrum is shown and discussed. Participants learn from a panel presentation which includes a person with mental illness or a family member, a crisis clinician and a law enforcement officer who all share personal stories. Additionally, the audience hears about resources in their particular regions.
The Team Two curriculum focuses on collaboration between law enforcement, dispatchers, mobile mental health crisis and developmental services teams in the field. New in 2017-2018 – EMTs are invited! Discussion on: Warrants, emergency department issues, screening/assessment difficulties as well as practical tips comprise this scenario-based training. Police dispatchers encouraged to attend! Completion of ACT 80 (Interacting with Persons with a Mental Illness) is a pre-requisite for law enforcement officers.
Food will be provided for workshop attendees.
Please note: The location of this workshop has been updated to the Hilton-Burlington.
Bill Kane's Search and Rescue for EMS
The fast-paced, hands-on one day program is designed to help the EMS Provider understand the process and science of Search and Rescue (SAR). They will be introduced to SAR planning, taught how to be personally prepared, how to manage a litter, and finishes with a search and rescue mission.
Students will learn about the “detective work” of SAR, what determines where, and how, we search, and introduction to map and compass use, what clothing and equipment is a must, how to package a patient in the “Hypo-Wrap, how it feels to carry a person out of the wild, and more.
Participants should wear comfortable clothing appropriate for rescue work, with comfort outdoor shoe/boots, and should have outerwear for Fall weather (a waterproof coat, and pants if possible).
Cost includes Full Day Program with the Kane Schools (TKS), SAR Manual, All Materials Supplied, and a light breakfast, lunch and all day coffee or tea.
The fast-paced, hands-on one day program is designed to help the EMS Provider understand the process and science of Search and Rescue (SAR). They will be introduced to SAR planning, taught how to be personally prepared, how to manage a litter, and finishes with a search and rescue mission.
Students will learn about the “detective work” of SAR, what determines where, and how, we search, and introduction to map and compass use, what clothing and equipment is a must, how to package a patient in the “Hypo-Wrap, how it feels to carry a person out of the wild, and more.
Participants should wear comfortable clothing appropriate for rescue work, with comfort outdoor shoe/boots, and should have outerwear for Fall weather (a waterproof coat, and pants if possible).
Cost includes Full Day Program with the Kane Schools (TKS), SAR Manual, All Materials Supplied, and a light breakfast, lunch and all day coffee or tea.
The future of the Vermont EMS system rests squarely on the shoulders of its leaders. Although our system has many fine leaders, we must recognize that quality leaders are not born, but rather forged through education and experience. This daylong session is designed to improve EMS leaders of all levels. Our educational topics, including recruitment, retention, human resources and management, have been specifically designed to address the most important challenges facing service administrators and chiefs in Vermont. Please join national speakers Jon Politis and attorney Scott Moore from the American Ambulance Association as they discuss interesting and relevant Vermont leadership topics.
There will be a number of sessions during this workshop:
Are You A Boss That People Want To Quit? - Jon Politis
A simple truth is that staff often don’t quit a job…They quit because of a boss! Interpersonal conflict is the
number one reason organizations have morale problems and staff turnover. So…How do your “boss behaviors”
measure up. While leaders have expectations of staff, our staff has a right to expect some things of it’s leaders.
This is a presentation that asks you to take a look at how you may measure up.
CE Hours: 1-1.5 Hours (ALS/BLS Cat 2 Elective Content)
Objectives:
At the completion of this session the student will be able to:
1. Describe some basic generation differences in the workplace today
2. Explain the common behaviors that cause morale problems
3. List and explain 4 positive “boss behaviors”
EMS Workforce Issues Today - Jon Politis
With declining volunteerism and increasing complexity, running an EMS service is more complex than ever.
There are demands being placed on services that community based services have never faced before. Creating
success will depend on understanding the issues and having a strategy for dealing with them. This presentation
is a candid discussion about the issues facing all EMS organizations today.
CE Hours: 1-1.5 Hours (ALS/BLS Cat 2 Elective Content)
Objectives:
At the completion of this session the student will be able to;
1. Describe the effect of retiring “baby boomers” and Millennials entering the workforce
2. Explain the effect of having an imbalance of part time to full time employees
3. Explain the effect of declining volunteerism and the results of adding paid staffing
Employment Law Basic for Supervisors - Scott Moore
Hiring Legally - Scott Moore
Please note: The location of this workshop has been updated to the Hilton - Burlington.
There will be a number of sessions during this workshop:
Are You A Boss That People Want To Quit? - Jon Politis
A simple truth is that staff often don’t quit a job…They quit because of a boss! Interpersonal conflict is the
number one reason organizations have morale problems and staff turnover. So…How do your “boss behaviors”
measure up. While leaders have expectations of staff, our staff has a right to expect some things of it’s leaders.
This is a presentation that asks you to take a look at how you may measure up.
CE Hours: 1-1.5 Hours (ALS/BLS Cat 2 Elective Content)
Objectives:
At the completion of this session the student will be able to:
1. Describe some basic generation differences in the workplace today
2. Explain the common behaviors that cause morale problems
3. List and explain 4 positive “boss behaviors”
EMS Workforce Issues Today - Jon Politis
With declining volunteerism and increasing complexity, running an EMS service is more complex than ever.
There are demands being placed on services that community based services have never faced before. Creating
success will depend on understanding the issues and having a strategy for dealing with them. This presentation
is a candid discussion about the issues facing all EMS organizations today.
CE Hours: 1-1.5 Hours (ALS/BLS Cat 2 Elective Content)
Objectives:
At the completion of this session the student will be able to;
1. Describe the effect of retiring “baby boomers” and Millennials entering the workforce
2. Explain the effect of having an imbalance of part time to full time employees
3. Explain the effect of declining volunteerism and the results of adding paid staffing
Employment Law Basic for Supervisors - Scott Moore
Hiring Legally - Scott Moore
Please note: The location of this workshop has been updated to the Hilton - Burlington.
CERC is the application of evidence-based principles to effectively communicate during emergencies. These principles are used by public health professionals and public information officers to provide information that helps individuals, stakeholders and entire communities make the best possible decisions for themselves and their loved ones. CERC recognizes that during emergencies, we work under impossible time constraints and must accept the imperfect nature of our choices. CERC draws from lessons learned during public health emergencies and research in the fields of public health and emergency risk communication. This training is ideal for public health, EMS and healthcare professionals who contribute to the communication and public information and warning efforts of their organization during emergencies.
This interactive training will be led by an expert from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, covering these topics:
Introduction to CERC
General public attendees should register with the CERC Training - Public registration option.
Workshop includes a light breakfast, lunch and all day coffee and tea.
This interactive training will be led by an expert from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, covering these topics:
Introduction to CERC
- Psychology of a crisis
- Messages and audiences
- Crisis communication plans
- Overview of the Joint Information Center
- The role of spokespeople
- Stakeholder and partner communication
- Working with the media and social media
General public attendees should register with the CERC Training - Public registration option.
Workshop includes a light breakfast, lunch and all day coffee and tea.
Please note: Students will have an additional $20.95 fee that is payable directly to PEPP for the online portion of the course.
Books - Books will need to be sent to participants prior to the course. These books will be lent to students by EMS District 9 and will need to be returned to the lead instructor on the day of the course.
Books - Books will need to be sent to participants prior to the course. These books will be lent to students by EMS District 9 and will need to be returned to the lead instructor on the day of the course.