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THURSDAY PRE-CON: Jumpstart your conference experience with a full day of specialized training and professional development. Attendees will choose from a restorative morning session of Yoga for First Responders, or all-day options including High-Risk Unified Commander (HRUC), an EMS Instructor Coordinator Track, and a hands-on Practical Track.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Experience TWO full days of high-impact learning, networking, and professional growth. Attendees can access a curated selection of breakout sessions, thought-provoking plenary sessions, and scheduled networking breaks with vendors and fellow attendees.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 31!
*There are single-day registration options as well to fit your availability. Single-day early bird pricing also ends July 31.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for a continental breakfast and coffee while you mingle with our fantastic exhibitors!
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
This interactive, hands-on session focuses on the critical skills needed for effective airway management and ventilation in adult patients. 1 CEH Ventilation, all provider levels.
This session introduces EMS field staff in Michigan to the new statewide ePCR system, First Due. 1 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
Stay informed with updates impacting EMS education in Michigan. This session will provide an overview of important developments from the State of Michigan EMS Division. 1 CEH Educator, IC only.
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to assess and manage both adult medical and trauma emergencies effectively. 1 CEH Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive, hands-on session prepares EMS providers to effectively manage airway and ventilation challenges in pediatric patients. 1 CEH Pediatrics, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on pediatric assessment techniques for EMS providers, with a special emphasis on effective communication with both young patients and their caregivers. 1 CEH Pediatric Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on reviewing common pediatric medical emergencies and helping EMS providers recognize key signs and symptoms for accurate diagnosis and treatment. 1 CEH Pediatric Medical Emergencies, all provider levels.
This hands-on session focuses on pediatric medication administration for AEMTs and Paramedics, with a particular emphasis on safe and effective dosing in emergency situations. 1 CEH Pediatrics, AEMT & Paramedic
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to effectively assess and manage pediatric trauma emergencies. 1 CEH Pediatric Trauma, all provider levels.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EMS providers will be introduced to the foundational concepts of yoga, mindfulness, and resilience. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or a large towel. 3 CEH Health & Wellness, all provider levels.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
HRUC was developed to provide front-line supervisors, public safety executives, and training officers with contemporary, realistic strategies and tactics. 7 CEH Disaster Management, all provider levels.
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
This interactive, hands-on session focuses on the critical skills needed for effective airway management and ventilation in adult patients. 1 CEH Ventilation, all provider levels.
This session introduces EMS field staff in Michigan to the new statewide ePCR system, First Due. 1 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
Maximize the effectiveness of your assisting instructors by equipping them with the tools they need to support lead instructors beyond just teaching and evaluating students. 1 CEH Educator, IC only.
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to assess and manage both adult medical and trauma emergencies effectively. 1 CEH Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive, hands-on session prepares EMS providers to effectively manage airway and ventilation challenges in pediatric patients. 1 CEH Pediatrics, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on pediatric assessment techniques for EMS providers, with a special emphasis on effective communication with both young patients and their caregivers. 1 CEH Pediatric Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on reviewing common pediatric medical emergencies and helping EMS providers recognize key signs and symptoms for accurate diagnosis and treatment. 1 CEH Pediatric Medical Emergencies, all provider levels.
This hands-on session focuses on pediatric medication administration for AEMTs and Paramedics, with a particular emphasis on safe and effective dosing in emergency situations. 1 CEH Pediatrics, AEMT & Paramedic
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to effectively assess and manage pediatric trauma emergencies. 1 CEH Pediatric Trauma, all provider levels.
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
This interactive, hands-on session focuses on the critical skills needed for effective airway management and ventilation in adult patients. 1 CEH Ventilation, all provider levels.
This session introduces EMS field staff in Michigan to the new statewide ePCR system, First Due. 1 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to assess and manage both adult medical and trauma emergencies effectively. 1 CEH Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive, hands-on session prepares EMS providers to effectively manage airway and ventilation challenges in pediatric patients. 1 CEH Pediatrics, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on pediatric assessment techniques for EMS providers, with a special emphasis on effective communication with both young patients and their caregivers. 1 CEH Pediatric Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on reviewing common pediatric medical emergencies and helping EMS providers recognize key signs and symptoms for accurate diagnosis and treatment. 1 CEH Pediatric Medical Emergencies, all provider levels.
This hands-on session focuses on pediatric medication administration for AEMTs and Paramedics, with a particular emphasis on safe and effective dosing in emergency situations. 1 CEH Pediatrics, AEMT & Paramedic
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to effectively assess and manage pediatric trauma emergencies. 1 CEH Pediatric Trauma, all provider levels.
Discover various tools designed to make your presentations more engaging and your teaching more effective. 1 CEH Educator, IC only.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for lunch to network with our conference exhibitors. Everyone is welcome!
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
This interactive, hands-on session focuses on the critical skills needed for effective airway management and ventilation in adult patients. 1 CEH Ventilation, all provider levels.
This session introduces EMS field staff in Michigan to the new statewide ePCR system, First Due. 1 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to assess and manage both adult medical and trauma emergencies effectively. 1 CEH Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive, hands-on session prepares EMS providers to effectively manage airway and ventilation challenges in pediatric patients. 1 CEH Pediatrics, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on pediatric assessment techniques for EMS providers, with a special emphasis on effective communication with both young patients and their caregivers. 1 CEH Pediatric Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on reviewing common pediatric medical emergencies and helping EMS providers recognize key signs and symptoms for accurate diagnosis and treatment. 1 CEH Pediatric Medical Emergencies, all provider levels.
This hands-on session focuses on pediatric medication administration for AEMTs and Paramedics, with a particular emphasis on safe and effective dosing in emergency situations. 1 CEH Pediatrics, AEMT & Paramedic
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to effectively assess and manage pediatric trauma emergencies. 1 CEH Pediatric Trauma, all provider levels.
Transform your lectures into dynamic, unforgettable learning experiences! 1 CEH Educator, IC only.
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
This interactive, hands-on session focuses on the critical skills needed for effective airway management and ventilation in adult patients. 1 CEH Ventilation, all provider levels.
Revitalize your classroom with a dynamic approach that blends foundational anatomy with practical assessment skills. 1 CEH Educator, IC only.
This session introduces EMS field staff in Michigan to the new statewide ePCR system, First Due. 1 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to assess and manage both adult medical and trauma emergencies effectively. 1 CEH Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive, hands-on session prepares EMS providers to effectively manage airway and ventilation challenges in pediatric patients. 1 CEH Pediatrics, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on pediatric assessment techniques for EMS providers, with a special emphasis on effective communication with both young patients and their caregivers. 1 CEH Pediatric Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on reviewing common pediatric medical emergencies and helping EMS providers recognize key signs and symptoms for accurate diagnosis and treatment. 1 CEH Pediatric Medical Emergencies, all provider levels.
This hands-on session focuses on pediatric medication administration for AEMTs and Paramedics, with a particular emphasis on safe and effective dosing in emergency situations. 1 CEH Pediatrics, AEMT & Paramedic
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to effectively assess and manage pediatric trauma emergencies. 1 CEH Pediatric Trauma, all provider levels.
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
This interactive, hands-on session focuses on the critical skills needed for effective airway management and ventilation in adult patients. 1 CEH Ventilation, all provider levels.
This session introduces EMS field staff in Michigan to the new statewide ePCR system, First Due. 1 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to assess and manage both adult medical and trauma emergencies effectively. 1 CEH Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive, hands-on session prepares EMS providers to effectively manage airway and ventilation challenges in pediatric patients. 1 CEH Pediatrics, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on pediatric assessment techniques for EMS providers, with a special emphasis on effective communication with both young patients and their caregivers. 1 CEH Pediatric Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on reviewing common pediatric medical emergencies and helping EMS providers recognize key signs and symptoms for accurate diagnosis and treatment. 1 CEH Pediatric Medical Emergencies, all provider levels.
This hands-on session focuses on pediatric medication administration for AEMTs and Paramedics, with a particular emphasis on safe and effective dosing in emergency situations. 1 CEH Pediatrics, AEMT & Paramedic
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to effectively assess and manage pediatric trauma emergencies. 1 CEH Pediatric Trauma, all provider levels.
This session delves into the impact of cognitive biases on clinical judgment and explores the dual-process theory of decision-making. 1 CEH Educator, IC only.
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
This interactive, hands-on session focuses on the critical skills needed for effective airway management and ventilation in adult patients. 1 CEH Ventilation, all provider levels.
This session introduces EMS field staff in Michigan to the new statewide ePCR system, First Due. 1 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
The sessions will provide up-to-date information on recent and upcoming changes to the NREMT certification exam. 1 CEH Educator, IC only.
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to assess and manage both adult medical and trauma emergencies effectively. 1 CEH Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive, hands-on session prepares EMS providers to effectively manage airway and ventilation challenges in pediatric patients. 1 CEH Pediatrics, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on pediatric assessment techniques for EMS providers, with a special emphasis on effective communication with both young patients and their caregivers. 1 CEH Pediatric Assessment, all provider levels.
This interactive session focuses on reviewing common pediatric medical emergencies and helping EMS providers recognize key signs and symptoms for accurate diagnosis and treatment. 1 CEH Pediatric Medical Emergencies, all provider levels.
This hands-on session focuses on pediatric medication administration for AEMTs and Paramedics, with a particular emphasis on safe and effective dosing in emergency situations. 1 CEH Pediatrics, AEMT & Paramedic
This interactive, hands-on session equips EMS providers with the critical skills needed to effectively assess and manage pediatric trauma emergencies. 1 CEH Pediatric Trauma, all provider levels.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for coffee and donuts while you explore our fantastic exhibitors. Everyone is welcome!
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Join the Michigan Center for Rural Health (MCRH) for an essential update on the latest initiatives, funding opportunities, and collaborative efforts. 1 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The course explores the impact of adrenaline, trauma, and ethical challenges while providing practical strategies to enhance decision-making, emotional resilience, and safety. 2 CEH Emotional Resilience, all provider levels.
Join Jim Flores with Bushido Karate for a dynamic 2-hour session designed to equip EMS professionals with essential self-defense and situational awareness skills. 2 CEH EMS Self Defense, all provider levels.
Through real-world scenarios and expert insights, you’ll learn how to identify potential victims, respond safely and effectively, and connect individuals with the resources they need. 2 CEH Human Trafficking, all provider levels.
Participants will learn how to adapt communication styles, recognize behavioral cues, and apply de-escalation techniques to reduce stress and improve patient outcomes. 2 CEH Special Needs, all provider levels.
Participants will learn to interpret vital signs and clinical presentations to guide effective interventions. 2 CEH Pediatric Medical Emergencies, all provider levels.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for lunch and network with our conference exhibitors. Everyone is welcome!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
This forward-looking session challenges legacy designs and explores how innovative EMS systems across the country are transforming response strategies and patient care. 1.5 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Take the mystery out of 12-lead interpretation with this practical, easy-to-follow session designed for EMS providers. 1 CEH 12-Lead EKG, Paramedic only.
1 CEH Oxygenation, all provider levels.
This session introduces EMS agency administrators and operations managers in Michigan to the new statewide ePCR system, First Due. 1 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
This interactive session takes a fresh, hands-on approach to learning the Incident Command System. 1 CEH Diaster Management, all provider levels.
As the use of herbal remedies continues to rise, EMS providers are increasingly likely to encounter patients using them alongside prescribed medications. 1 CEH Pharmacology, all provider levels.
This session explores how to turn anecdotal observations into actionable insights using electronic patient care report (ePCR) analytics. 1 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stay ahead of the latest changes in Michigan EMS protocols with Dr. William Fales, Michigan’s EMS Medical Director. 1 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us in Ballroom I for a fun night filled with delicious food and great networking opportunities! Connect with new friends and colleagues while enjoying a lively atmosphere. Don't forget, a cash bar will be available to keep the good times flowing!
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for coffee and donuts while you explore our fantastic exhibitors. Everyone is welcome!
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
From the Medical Examiners Office: What EMS providers need to know about death scene investigations. 1 CEH Death, all provider levels.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Proper documentation can mean the difference between legal protection and liability in EMS. This session will explore key legal considerations in EMS documentation, including patient refusals. 2 CEH Documentation, all provider levels.
Join Jim Flores with Bushido Karate for a dynamic 2-hour session designed to equip EMS professionals with essential self-defense and situational awareness skills. 2 CEH EMS Self Defense, all provider levels.
This interactive session equips providers with the skills to swiftly assess and manage pediatric trauma cases with confidence. 2 CEH Pediatric Trauma, all provider levels.
Experience real cases firsthand through audio and body camera footage, providing an unfiltered look at real-world scenarios. 2 CEH Critical Decision Making, all provider levels.
This session provides essential training to enhance work-life resiliency, career longevity, and overall well-being for EMS professionals. 2 CEH Emotional Resilience, all provider levels.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for lunch and network with our conference exhibitors. Everyone is welcome!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Stay informed on the latest developments shaping EMS in Michigan. 1.5 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Explore the Michigan State Police Canine Unit in this interactive session featuring live demonstrations, hands-on learning, and expert insights. 1 CEH K9 Officer Care, all provider levels.
Join UP Health neurosurgeon Dr. Espline for an in-depth look at strokes, traumatic brain injuries, seizures, and other critical neurological conditions EMS providers encounter in the field. 1 CEH Neurology, all provider levels.
When EMS responds to a crime scene, patient care is the priority—but preserving critical evidence matters too. 1 CEH Operations, all provider levels.
Refine your trauma assessment skills with hands-on application and real-world case studies. 1 CEH Assessment, all provider levels.
This session will take a deep dive into the most prevalent injuries affecting the region, the unique obstacles EMS crews face, and the critical interventions that make a difference. 1 CEH Trauma, all provider levels.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presenters
Paramedic with 30 years experience. Has held positions in education, quality assurance and operations.
Catania Training & Development, LLC delivers high-quality educational training grounded in adult learning theory and evidence-based instructional design, ensuring learner engagement, relevance, effectiveness, and a strong return on investment.
Joe has 23 years of nursing experience in long-term care, critical care (both bedside and management) and Heart & Vascular quality. He is currently the Chest Pain Center program coordinator at UPHSM.
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LOCATION
The Northern Center @ Northern Michigan University, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855
Campus Policy
Northern Michigan University (NMU) is a tobacco-free campus. This means the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other vaping devices, is prohibited on all university property and in university-owned vehicles. The policy aims to create a healthier environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The NMU golf course and personal vehicles with closed windows are exceptions to the policy. Thank you for being so understanding.
Parking
Please park in Parking Lot 8 at the Northern Center. This lot is the closest to the conference venue. Please click here to view the campus map.