Utah Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
2015 Conference
May 14-16, 2015
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
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Thursday, May 14, 2015
0700-0800
REGISTRATION -- SUU Hunter Conference Center Registration Desk
Great Hall – Room 203
0800-0830
GENERAL SESSION
Administrative Business
0830-0950
Pelvic Fractures & Associated Injuries
Dr. Warren Butterfield
Exhibitor Break
Vermillion Cliffs
Charles Hunter
#114
#107
EMS in the Back
Pediatric
Country…Are You
Assessment
Prepared?
Andrea
HofheinsClement
Michael Caifa
Exhibitor Break
EMS in the Back
Pediatric
Country…Are You
Assessment
Prepared?
0950-1000
1000-1050
1050-1100
1100-1150
1150-1330
1330-1420
1420-1430
1430-1520
Shooting
Star #111
Trauma
Management in
the Zombie
Apocalypse
Yankee
Meadows #112
Tele Medicine,
Para Medicine, iPhone Apps…So
Much Change!
Steve Connolly
Julie Gerth
Trauma
Management in
the Zombie
Apocalypse
Blast Injuries:
Recognition and
Treatment of the
Blast Injury
Patient
Steve Connolly
Ray Trujillo
Trauma
Management in
the Zombie
Apocalypse
Blast Injuries:
Recognition and
Treatment of the
Blast Injury
Patient
Steve Connolly
Ray Trujillo
A Dog’s Life
Bleeding,
bleeding,
bleeding…
Steve Connolly
1520-1530
1530-1620
A Dog’s Life
Steve Connolly
1620-1630
1630-1730
Janeen
Durborow
Bleeding,
bleeding,
bleeding…
Janeen
Durborow
Andrea
HofheinsMichael Caifa
Clement
Lunch – Provided by LifeFlight
Extrication When Hypothermia – It
Mission
Starts a Cascade
Impossible
Zac Knudsen
Jayson Andrus
Exhibitor Break
Extrication When
Shake, Rattle
Mission
and Roll
Impossible
Andrea
HofheinsZac Knudsen
Clement
Exhibitor Break
Extrication When
Shake, Rattle
and Roll
Mission
Impossible
Andrea
HofheinsZac Knudsen
Clement
Exhibitor Break
Great Hall #203
Medication
Review for
Zombies
Rondthaler
Boardroom #201
Apocalypse
Burns
Jacqueline
Dotson
Trudy Duisen
Hypothermia – It
Starts a Cascade
Apocalypse
Burns
Jayson Andrus
Trudy Duisen
Medication
Review for
Zombies
Street
Drugs…Not In
My Little Town
Jacqueline
Dotson
Devin
Lauritzen
When it All Falls
Apart…Return to
the Basics
Street
Drugs…Not In
My Little Town
Jacqueline
Dotson
Devin
Lauritzen
When it All Falls
Apart…Return to
the Basics
Street
Drugs…Not In
My Little Town
Jacqueline
Dotson
Devin
Lauritzen
UAEMT Business
Meeting
Friday, May 15, 2015
Great Hall – Room 203
0800-0830
GENERAL SESSION
Administrative Business
Guy Dansie
Apocalypse Now – When Fecal Matter Strikes the Rotating Oscillator
Rick Howard
0830-0950
0950-1000
1000-1050
1050-1100
1100-1150
1150-1300
1300-1350
1350-1400
1400-1450
1450-1500
1500-1550
Shooting
Star #111
Yankee
Meadows
#112
Exhibitor Break
Vermillion
Charles
Great Hall
Cliffs #114
Hunter
#203
#107
Summer/Winter
Survival
Penetrating
Trauma
Farm
Emergencies
Pregnancy is
no Accident
The Air out
There Will Kill
Ya
Randy Scott
Dr. Mark Bair
Fidel Garcia
Margaret
Mittelman
Roger
Beckman
Critical
Thinking
It Only Takes
8 Seconds
Quad
ED 103,
104, 111,
202, 215
MCI
Exhibitor Break
Motorcycle
Trauma
Toxicology
What’s New
in Trauma
Care?
Kirk
Mittelman
Randy Scott
Dr. Mark Bair
Fidel Garcia
Rick Howard
Summer/Winter
Survival
Launch The
Helicopter?
Shock &
Tourniquets
Don’t Get
Burned
Penetrating
Trauma
Randy Scott
Nate
Morreale
Roger
Beckman
Reuben
Farnsworth
Dr. Mark Bair
Max of 40
Particpants
Lunch Break
MCI
Exhibitor Break
Non-Accidental
Trauma
Pregnancy is
no Accident
Icky Juju –
Infectious
Diseases
The Wild
World of
Rodeo
Toxicology
Roger
Beckman
Reuben
Farnsworth
Dr. Mark Bair
Fidel Garcia
Margaret
Mittelman
SKILLS
COMPETITION
Max of 40
Particpants
Exhibitor Break
Motorcycle
Trauma
Oh, He Just
Bit Me!
Chasing
Death
Trauma
Martini on
the Rocks
Randy Scott
Nate
Morreale
Kirk
Mittelman
Reuben
Farnsworth
Who’s In
Charge Here?
Rick Howard
1830 – Banquet -- MUST PRESENT NAME BADGE TO ENTER BANQUET!!!!
Plan on about
45 minutes at
your assigned
time
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Great Hall – Room 203
0800-0930
GENERAL SESSION
Why Do We Eat Our Young? Breaking the Hazing Trend
Reuben Farnsworth
0930-1000
1000-1050
Exhibitor Break
Shooting Star
#111
Yankee
Meadows #112
Vermillion Cliffs
#114
Charles Hunter
#107
Great Hall #203
The Walking
Dead
How to Treat a
Zombie
Launch the
Helicopter?
Shock &
Tourniquets
Farm
Emergencies
Rondthaler
Boardroom
#201
DISPATCH
TRACK
(35 People
MAX)
Jason Cook
1050-1100
1100-1150
Nate Morreale
Roger Beckman
Fidel Garcia
Gladys Coomes
Dana Shaw
Sounds, Smells
and Colors
DISPATCH
TRACK
Exhibitor Break
Way Too Fast, A
Little Too Slow,
& What The
#%@* Are
Those!!!
Jason Cook
1150-1200
1200-1250
Ryan
McConaghie
The Wild World
of Rodeo
Oh, He Just Bit
Me!
Icky Juju –
Infectious
Diseases
(35 People
MAX)
Reuben
Farnsworth
Nate Morreale
Roger Beckman
Fidel Garcia
Gladys Coomes
Dana Shaw
Who’s In Charge
Here?
DISPATCH
TRACK
Exhibitor Break
The Walking
Dead
Trauma Martini
on the Rocks
Assisting
Grandma During
the Apocalypse
OB
(35 People
MAX)
Jason Cook
1250-1300
1300-1350
Ryan
McConaghie
Don’t Get
Burned
How To Treat a
Zombie
Bridget Bennett
Rick Howard
Gladys Coomes
Dana Shaw
It Only Takes 8
Seconds
DISPATCH
TRACK
Exhibitor Break
Way Too Fast, A
Little Too Slow,
& What The
#%@* Are
Those!!!
Jason Cook
1350-1400
1400-1500
Reuben
Farnsworth
OB
(35 People
MAX)
Reuben
Farnsworth
Ryan
McConaghie
Bridget Bennett
Rick Howard
Exhibitor Break
Conference
Wrap-Up and
PRIZES!!!
Gladys Coomes
Dana Shaw
LifeFlight Crew Bios
Jayson Andrus
I have worked in EMS for 10 years. Employed full time with Mesquite Fire & Rescue as a
firefighter/paramedic for 8 years and have worked part-time for Intermountain Life Flight since
2010 as a paramedic.
Dr. Warren Butterfield
Dr. Butterfield graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Utah, then earned his
medical degree from Ohio State University. Following medical school, he completed residencey
training in orthopedic surgery at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fr. Worth, TX. He went on to
complete fellowship training in orthopedic trauma surgery at Grant Medical Center in Columbus,
OH. Dr. Butterfield specializes in pediatric and adult fracture care, orthopedic trauma, fracture
nonunion and adult reconstruction. Since 2007, Dr. Butterfield has worked at Intermountain
Medical Center in Murray, UT, providing orthopedic care to critically injured patients. He enjoys
spending time outdoors with his family, mountain biking and hiking.
Michael Caifa
Michael loves the outdoors. After spending years as a river guide, he joined the staff at Dixie
Regional Medical Center as an Emergency Room RN. Michael loves flying with LifeFlight as it
combines medicine and his love of the outdoors. He recently helped in creating a medical
response team with the Washington County Search and Rescue.
Steve Connolly
Steve began his career as an EMT in rural Utah. He spent eight years in the reserves, serving as a
medical specialist. At a young age, he was coerced into attending nursing school, and has spent
the past two decades working as an emergency and transport nurse. He currently works for
Intermountain LifeFlight, enjoys long walks with his dogs, and especially loves finding sunshine and
surf, and sand in his spare time.
Jacqueline Dotson
Jacqueline has been a nurse for 22 years. She loves challenging patients and enjoys critical
thinking. Her passion is emergency nursing and sharing the knowledge she has gained through the
years. Jacque believes she has the best job in the world and loves to talk about it. Getting her to
stop may be a problem.
Trudy Duisen
I have been a nurse for 21 years. I started my nursing career in California. I worked in the ICU for
the first 2 years of my career and quickly learned that it was not for me. I went to work in an ER in
California that was a Level 1 Trauma Center, and base station ER. I found quickly that the ER-EMS
arena was my niche. I became an MICN, and in addition to working in the ER, started doing Critical
Care Transport for an ambulance company, which was my first experience with prehospital/transport nursing. I went to Las Vegas in 2003 and worked for the same ambulance
company doing Critical Transport full time. I gained great trauma experience during this time. I
moved to St. George in 2005 and worked in the ER at DRMC. I started in February and by June, I
applied for LifeFlight. I’ve been flying ever since.
Janeen Durborow
Janeen has over 8 years EMS experience as an EMT and EMT Instructor. She obtained her BSN
from the University of Utah and now has over 17 years of nursing experience in Emergency
Medicine, Burn Trauma, Labor and Delivery, Newborn, Pediatrics, and In-Patient. She has worked
in 10 different emergency departments ranging from small 4-bed departments to Trauma 1
centers with over 80 beds. Janeen is currently a nurse at Dixie Regional Emergency Room and
LifeFlight. She has been an instructor for BLS, ACLS, and PALS, and is currently an instructor for
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) and ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course). Janeen is the
mother of 8. She has received her Masters from the Weber State nursing program.
Julie Gerth
Julie has worked in Emergency Services for the past 30 years. She is board certified by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center as an Advanced Executive Nurse. Julie started out as an
Emergency Medical Technician volunteering for Dixie Ambulance in St George. She worked as a
patient care nurse at the bedside in Dixie’s ER and with Intermountain LifeFlight. For 10 years she
worked as the director of Emergency Services/LifeFlight at Dixie Regional Medical Center. Since
2009, Julie has overseen the SWR LifeFlight program including NICU, Rotor and Fixed Wing
operations.
Andrea Hofheins-Clement
I started at Primary Children’s Medical Center in Oct. 1987 – yes, it really is 27 years ago! I worked
in the infant unit and transitioned to the newborn ICU. I am an adrenaline junkie and wanted to be
able to wear the red vest and cool pants that the transport nurses wore. I started flying 17 years
ago. Again, where did the time go? I love my job, and tell everyone that this is the greatest job
ever! Some days I can’t believe they pay me to do this job. I love chocolate, diet Coke and cheese
enchiladas! I carry barbecue sauce in my survival kit, because if I have a hard linding, and I have to
eat the pilot, I am not sure he will taste like chicken.
Zac Knudsen
Zac Knudsen is a paramedic and has worked as an EMT for 17 years. He first certified at the age of
17. He has worked for LifeFlight for 4.5 years. When he is not at work, he can be found spending
time with his wife and 3 kids, probably somewhere outside. If not that, he will be found on a
motorcycle ride somewhere…
Devin Lauritzen
Devin joined the LifeFlight family last fall. He is a full time deputy with the Iron County Sheriff’s
office. His patrol truck is a fully stocked and licensed 911 paramedic rescue, allowing him to
respond to any call of service. Devin also serves as the Paramedic for his aera SWAT team as well
as explosive breacher. When not at work, he enjoys spending time shooting competitively and
hiking with his wife and kids.
Ray Trujillo
Ray Trujuillo is a Biology Major at Southern Utah University, studying for medical school. He is
currently employed with Iron County Ambulance, Dixie Regional Medical Center (ER) and
Intermountain LifeFlight. He was certified as an EMT-Basic in 2005, EMT-Intermediate in 2006 and
EMT-Paramedic in 2007. He has worked in various different areas of medicine and hopes to pass
along some of his knowledge to you. Aside from work and school, he enjoys getting out and
enjoying the great outdoors with friends and family, along with venturing out to see the world.
LifeFlight Crew Course Synopsis’
Jayson Andrus
Hypothermia…It Starts a Cascade
Our bodies have a decreased ability to clot when they are hypothermic. We will go over ways everyone can
change cascade outcomes by simply keeping patients warm. A best practice idea that can be implemented by all
providers.
Dr. Warren Butterfield
Pelvic Fractures and Associated Injuries
Learn what you can do to prevent death in patients that have experienced long bone fractures. We will go over
different fractures and associated injury patterns. Participants will leave with increased knowledge in caring for
these multi-system complex patients.
Michael Caifa
EMS In the Back Country…Are You Prepared?
We will talk about the unique challenges of providing medical care in the wilderness. We will discuss the
implementation of a medic unit within the Washington County Search and Rescue team. Tips for successful back
country care will be shared….helping you to be moer prepared for the Apocalypse…or just another call.
Steve Connolly
A Dog’s Life
This course will provide a brief overview of common metabolic disorders, their recognition, and management of
crisis states. Join us for this heartwarming look at when chronic metabolic disorders become genuine emergencies.
Trauma Management in the Zombie Apocalypse
This course will focus on the initial care and management of the trauma patient in the prehospital setting. This will
also include some helpful tips like surviving a zombie attack, and survival in the Zombie Apocalypse.
Jaqueline Dotson
Medication Review for Zombies
This course will go over medications that are commonly used by intermediate EMT’s. we will focus on the benefits
and risks associated with them. We will also discuss complications when used with medications that cause
“apocalyptic” reactions.
When it all Falls apart…Return to the Basics
In the middle of the Apocalypse you must still find a way to focus on the airway. Come learn some simple
techniques that will improve your ability to oxygenate your patient. Simple tricks and inexpensive tools that will
make a world of difference in your most important task.
Trudy Duisen
Apocalypse Burns
Burn…burn…burn. Learn about care for burn patients. Does the Parkland Formula still work? How much is too
much fluid? Infections? Come get the most recent updates in this “hot” topic.
Janeen Durborrow
Bleeding, bleeding, bleeding…..
Come learn about the plethora of drugs that thin your blood. Clotting factors that are improving outcomes in
trauma patients and what you can know to help your patients.
Julie Gerth
Tele Medicine, Para Medicine, i-Phone applications…so much change!
Come learn about some of the national trends that are changing care on the streets and in our rural communities.
Andrea Hofheins-Clement
Pediatric Assessment
Pediatric Zombies can be a challenge. Come learn some tricks that will make caring for these little zombies…much
more doable.
Shake, Rattle and Roll
Pediatric seizures are tricky. Come learn how to care for these scary events.
Zac Knudsen
Extrication When Mission Impossible
Come learn how to care for patients during the process of extrication. Review how to assure safety and provide
exceptional care for your patient during this time. Let’s talk about the do’s and don’ts….during these challenging
times.
Devin Lauritzen
Street Drugs….Not in my Little Town???
We will learn about some of the most current street drugs. Cheap, easy to access, and a nightmare for you when
caring for these patients.
Ray Trujillo
Blast Injuries: Recognition and Treatment of the Blast Injury Patient
In this brief course, I plan to discuss and go over the kinetics of an explosion; be able to help recognize a patient in
distress from a blast injury; and lastly, discuss the treatment plans for varying blast injuries.
UAEMT Instructor Bios
Dr. Mark Bair
Dr. Mark Bair, a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, is a practicing emergency
physician with twenty years of clinical experience. He is an accomplished speaker, and has presented to
audiences across the country on health care reform topics.
A long-time advocate for physicians and patients, Dr. Bair has been involved with organized medicine since
he was a medical student. He has served most notably as the President of the Utah Medical Association
(UMA) and as the Chairperson of the American Medical Association (AMA) Young Physician Section. He
currently is a Delegate to the AMA from Utah.
During much of his career Dr. Bair has been very involved in the transition to Electronic Medical Records.
He is on the Board and Executive Board of the Utah Health Information Network (UHIN). He has chaired
the Healthcare Reform Committee for the Utah Medical Association, and he is the current chair for the
UHIN Privacy and Security Committee. Additionally, Dr. Bair works as a physician consultant for
implementation, review and quality assurance of electronic health records.
Dr. Bair graduated from the University of Utah College of Medicine and then pursued a residency in
Emergency Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His peers have recognized him on multiple
occasions, with awards including Utah Emergency Physician of the Year, Utah Association of EMT’s Medical
Professional of the Year and ACEP Hero of Emergency Medicine.
Roger Beckman
Roger Beckman resides in Santaquin with His wife and three daughters. He is a full time Paramedic
Firefighter for Unified Fire Authority and also works as an adjunct Professor for Utah Valley University in
the EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic programs. He also runs on the Fire and EMS crew for the City of
Santaquin. He has been in EMS since 1997 and has been instructing in EMS since 1999. He has a love and
passion in watching his students grow into the future of EMS.
Bridget Bennett
Thank you for the opportunity to teach about my favorite subject – Emergency Childbirth. I have been a
nurse for 21 years, since 1994. When I first started my nursing career, I wanted to be involved in
everything that had to do with the ER. I received special permission to do my RN preceptorship at Ogden
Regional Medical Center Emergency Room. It was an amazing experience! I became an intermediate EMT
in 1995 and was an ambulance team member for Scipio, Monroe, and Richfield for several years each. I
served as the UAEMT secretary for two years.
Even though I loved EMS, as my career moved forward, my heart turned to Labor and Delivery. I managed
the L&D department for 12 years at Sevier Valley Medical Center while working Med-Surg and the
Emergency Room, as well. In August, I was hired to be a full-time nursing instructor at Snow College.
I coordinate the lab activities and work with both LPN and RN students. I am also a Life Flight ground
transport nurse and I still work at Sevier Valley Medical Center PRN. I am currently working on a Master’s
degree in nursing education.
On a personal note, I live in Annabella which is just south of Richfield. I am married and have six beautiful
children ranging in age from 20 down to 4. They are all amazing! My hobbies include taking pictures, going
camping, biking, running, and a little Zumba.
Jason Cook
Jason is a familiar face here in Utah EMS circles. Over his 23-year career you’ve seen him in Davis County
Ambulances, Fire Engines of Layton City & Midvale, flying overhead for the University of Utah AirMed, and
once wearing scrubs in the ER at Davis Hospital & Medical Center. Many EMT’s, Paramedics, & Nurses
have attended lectures that Jason has taught at state & regional EMS conferences covering a variety of
EMS topics. Jason is a national faculty member of the Difficult Airway Course & frequently teaches
throughout the United States and Canada. For over 10 years he has been an adjunct faculty member at
Weber State, Utah Valley University, & the University of Utah.
When Jason’s not working you can find him…. Working! He says it’s because he has three daughters that
constantly need new clothes, hair do’s, and tampons! Someday he insists he will retire and run away to a
white sand beach, wasting away in Margaritaville!!
Gladys Coomes
Gladys Coomes is a retired 911 Coordinator from Utah County. She worked in dispatch for 35 years.
During her career she worked closely with the State of Utah in certification of dispatchers for EMD. She
continues to stay involved in EMS. She is enjoying retirement playing golf and riding her Harley.
Reuben Farnsworth
Reuben started his career in EMS as an EMT-B on a rural volunteer service. After 5 years as a volunteer, he
made the move to full time. With 12 years in EMS on both the volunteer and career sides, Reuben has a
good grasp of EMS. Reuben started teaching EMT-B and CPR classes in 2006. After that, it was downhill so
to speak, Reuben has been teaching extensively ever since. He is currently a Paramedic and Education
Coordinator with Delta County Ambulance District and teaches full time all over Colorado on topics from
CPR to Paramedic Refresher and everything in between as well as initial certification classes at the EMT-B
and EMT-I level. An emerging speaker on the national circuit, Reuben is an entertaining speaker and has
been known to throw small doses of cowboy poetry and western humor in at inopportune times.
Fidel Garcia
Fidel is currently the President / Owner of Professional EMS Education, LLC. Fidel has been presenting at
local, Regional, State and National EMS conferences for the past 20 years, as well as providing CE programs
in CO, AK, UT, and NM.
Starting his EMS career in 1980, Fidel worked 20 years for hospital based; private and volunteer ambulance
agencies as well as a flight Paramedic for 10 years and an EMS Education Coordinator for a Level II Trauma
Center Fidel has been providing EMS Education for the last 32 years and has articles published in a State
EMS journal as well as writing for an EMS textbook and is a frequent reviewer for ALS and BLS EMS
textbooks.
Rick Howard
I was born at a very young age, in Southern California (explains a lot), and I come from a very large family.
When I was 12, we moved to Hawaii. After living in the Aloha state for five years, my family moved to
beautiful, picturesque, quaint, and admired by all, Orem, Utah where I graduated from Orem High. I
started my EMS career in 1984 in Lehi as a volunteer (yeah volunteers) and have continuously worked for
Lehi fire and have obtained the rank of Battalion Chief. I am a Registered Nurse and worked in the E.R.
since 1987 with 17 of those years, in a level one trauma center, LDS Hospital. I spent eight years as the
training captain/ medical officer for Sandy City fire department. I received my Associates degree in Nursing
and my Bachelor’s degree Public Administration from Utah Valley University where I have been adjunct
faculty teaching in the Paramedic program since it started 17 years ago. I am married to a third grade
school teacher, who recently retired, and I have three boys and one daughter. I have eight wonderful
grandchildren who can be discharged back to their parents after I get them all hopped up on sugar,
revenge is sweet. Did I mention how I love to teach and to share what I have learned with my peers and
fellow EMS professionals? Long live Jimmy Buffett and Disneyland.
Ryan McConaghie
-Captain / Paramedic Sandy Fire Department
-FF / EMT Springville Fire Department
-Bachelor of Humanities (Spanish) B.Y.U. 1998
-Associates degree from Ricks College 1995
-Associates of Fire Science U.V.U. 2008
-Graduated UVU Paramedic program 2004
-Born in Alaska, raised in Mesa, Arizona 2nd
-Married 19 years with 3 children
Kirk Mittelman
Kirk is a 35-year veteran in the provision of Public Safety, having retired as a Police Officer from Provo City
P.D. in 2001 and retiring (again) as a Paramedic Captain for Eagle Mountain Fire Department in 2011. Kirk
has received various awards in his Public Safety career, including the Purple Heart, Dr. Keith Hooker
Lifetime Achievement Award and the Dr. Robert Hogan EMS Award. Kirk is currently the Director of the Mt.
Nebo/University of Utah Paramedic Program and co-owner of Mt. Nebo Training. . Kirk enjoys travel to 3rd
World countries to teach EMS in his spare time. And if all else fails can be found on Lake Powell skiing.
Margaret Mittelman
Margaret is a Professor, Associate Department Chair and the EMT Program Coordinator for Utah Valley
University. Margaret serves as Utah practical test team proctor. Margaret also acts as the research advisor
for the Mt Nebo/University of Utah Paramedic Program. Margaret has received accolades at every level
and received the coveted Dr. Keith Hooker Lifetime Achievement and Dr. Robert Hogan EMS Awards. A 35year EMS veteran and leader in EMS, Margaret is a favorite presenter at State and National Conventions;
gaining notoriety for her portrayal of Ann Robinson of “The Weakest Link.” In her spare time Margaret
enjoys spending time on Lake Powell skiing and relaxing.
Nate Morreale
California native Nathan Morreale first came to Utah in 1992 on a football scholarship to Utah State
University. After a successful collegiate football career that led him to multiple all-conference and allAmerican awards he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science. After college Morreale pursued his
passion to help others by obtaining his paramedic certificate, leading him to join University of Utah's
AirMed team in 2007. During his tenure with the award winning air ambulance program, he has been part
of lifesaving flights involving backcountry avalanche rescues to devastating motor vehicle accidents across
the Intermountain West. He currently serves as one of AirMed's flight paramedics and as the program
outreach coordinator.
Randy Scott
Love emergency medicine.....22 years as a firefighter/paramedic. Fourteen years as a flight
paramedic. Many of you know me from my teaching partner, Noah, my little guy from China. I have
taught at the UAEMT Conference for 13 years and really enjoy the "rural" feel and my familiarity with the
people that make up this great organization. I grew up in West Texas and manned a volunteer ambulance
for two years......I know the frustrations and the over-riding satisfactions with helping those in need, both
as a volunteer and a paid responder. Mom worked for the United States Border Patrol and Dad was a
Texas State Trooper. As for the Apocalypse and Zombies? Who knows? But I keep a baseball bat behind
my front seat, just in case......
Dana Shaw
Dana Shaw has been a dispatcher for over 20 years. She started her EMS Career in 1991 when she became
an EMT. She was a member of North Summit EMS and South Summit EMS for many years. She is currently
an Emergency Dispatcher for Summit County Sheriff’s Office. She is one of only a handful certified EMD
Instructors in the state of Utah. Dana is the communications team leader for the Summit/Wasatch County
SWAT Team. She was the recipient of the Dispatcher of the Year Award for 2013 from the Utah State
Bureau of EMS. She enjoys shopping, hanging out with friends, skiing and golfing.
UAEMT Instructors Course Synopsis’
Dr. Mark Bair
Penetrating Trauma
Penetrating trauma comes in all types and locations. This lecture is designed to teach how to approach penetrating
trauma, interventions in the field and some information about what happens to your patients in the Emergency
Department and Hospital. There will be plenty of pictures and stories. There may even be a few Zombies show up.
Toxicology
Toxicology is a complex and sometimes overwhelming part of many EMS cases. This presentation is designed to
help simply your approach, help you identify treatable “Toxidromes” and provide excellent care in the prehospital
environment.
Roger Beckman
The Air Out There Will Kill Ya
Basic overview of environmental injuries to include: Hypothermia, Hyperthermia, Diving accident, and drownings
to name a few. What are they, why do they matter and what can we do as EMS practitioners to help them.
Icky Juju – Infectious Diseases – Don’t Drink the Blood
Basic review of why we wash our hands and keep our rigs and equipment clean. Nobody wants the bad ju ju stuff
on, in, or around them. And nobody wants to take that stuff home.
Shock and Tourniquets – All Eventually Bleeding Stops…Right?
The dangers of hypovolemic shock. What can we as EMT’s do to treat our patients and save their lives? What we
do as EMT’s makes a difference! The class will give an overview of hypovolemic shock and current treatments and
changes. We will also be discussing as always why it is we do what we do. Knowledge is key!
Bridget Bennett
OB
This class is an overview of emergency childbirth. We will review some of the basic complications of pregnancy and
delivery. Interventions will be taught in a way that you will never forget! You will have the opportunity to earn your
stork pin on a mannequin. We will practice APGAR scoring and clarify some myths. There will be a hands-on
placenta lab where we will examine the anatomy and discuss the value of the tree of life. Objectives include the
three most important questions to ask, the three most important things to do to improve fetal oxygenation, the
three most important things to observe during the chaos, and the three most important things to do after.
Jason Cook
The Walking Dead - An Apocalyptic Review of Head/Brain Trauma
Few injuries have the devastating effects of head trauma. This presentation will review the most common types of
head trauma, related consequences & optimal treatment. Attending this class will provide you with the tools
necessary to help keep your patient from becoming a “Zombie”
Way to Fast, A Little to Slow, & What the %#@& Are Those!!” - A Guide to Cardiac Dysrhythmias
Have you ever looked at the cardiac monitor and thought to yourself… “oh crap”!! EKG interpretation can be
scary, especially when your patient is “sick”. We will guide you through the most common & often times lethal
cardiac dysrhythmias and what to do when confronted with “Ectopoopy”
Reuben Farnsworth
Don’t Get Burned
We will review burn estimation using the Rule of 9’s, review the Parkland Formula, and review calculation of drip
rates. After that, we will practice, practice, practice. We will estimate burns on patients and calculate their fluid
resuscitation. Bring a pencil, a smartphone and a calculator.
Trauma Martini on the Rocks: Mining Trauma Made Easy
You are toned to respond to a local gravel quarry for……. (Use your imagination and insert your favorite mining
trauma here.) If you want to know more about crazy trauma, look no further. Whether you crave crushing injuries
by 30 ton machines, falls, explosions, or just a good fracture, this is the class for you. We will delve into the many
unique injuries and mechanisms of injury that occur in mining operations. And don’t forget scene safety. Let the
mayhem begin!!!!
Why Do We East our Young? Breaking the Hazing Trend
A look at common hazing practices in EMS. We will talk about the culture of “breaking in a rookie”, hazing, and the
ways that we often discourage new providers. Prepare yourself for some laughs as you encounter Reuben’s
unique brand of EMS Poetry. Prepare for some personal introspection as well. If you are ready to change the way
we encourage new EMS providers, come and join the fun.
The Wild World of Rodeo
We’ve all done them before, and many of us love them; rodeo standby. These are what I like to refer to as a
Trauma Rich Environment. Have you ever stopped to consider some of the common injuries that we see from
rodeo accidents, and even more importantly, we will discuss the multi-faceted aspect of team safety in the rodeo
environment. Be ready for some great pictures, videos and discussion about the wild world of rodeo trauma.
Fidel Garcia
Farm Emergencies
Using case presentations we will look at different types of farm emergencies that may be encountered in the prehospital setting. We will discuss specific problems and develop treatment plans for the patient of a farm incident.
Non-Accidental Trauma
Non accidental trauma is a very difficult and gut wrenching problem we may face in our business. However we
need to be aware of these cases in order to deal with them in an appropriate way. This is visually graphic
presentation that may help us identify different types of abuse and situations that may resemble abuse.
Sounds, Smells and Colors
It smells, makes creepy noises, and has bizarre colors what is it? It is your patient! Why does he smell like that?
What is causing her to make those sounds? What is that color from? Performing a patient assessment is the
cornerstone of managing patient care, as such we have to be aware of clues that help us identify the problem and
severity by using our senses. We will discuss how to match smells –sounds – colors to the problem a patient has.
What’s New in Trauma Care?
Trauma is a constant, how we manage it is not. There are always new devices we can use to help to take of our
patients. How does a T-POD improve patient care? See how using the C.A.T. and / or an iTClamp make a
difference. Find out how versatile the Slishman can be and finally feel the difference when using the X-collar.
Everyone will be able to practice with all of the equipment to note the ease of use while improving patient care.
Rick Howard
Apocalypse Now – When Fecal Matter Strikes the Rotating Oscillator
When the big one hits, and we all know it will, will we be ready? Can we be ready? What are we going to do?
Disasters can occur at any time and in any place. We are preparing constantly, but can we ever be really prepared?
It Only Takes 8 Seconds
What happens to your head as a 2500 pound bull steps on it or you slaminto a brick wall at 75 miles per hour? How
can that brain box take the hit and still survive. What happens to the structures around the brain and what really
happens to the brain will be discussed. How can we make the most of our treatment to minimize any long term
issues for TBI patients?
Who’s In Charge Here?
Order and structure, we don’t need no stinking order and structure? This course discusses the need for the
Incident Command System (ICS) on all calls. Not just fire calls, all calls. We discuss the need and how to use the
ICS system. We talk about situations that went really bad and really good. When you have one ambulance on
scene with three people, how does ICS work? Join me as we explore what works and what doesn’t.
Ryan McConaghie
Assisting Grandma During the Apocalypse
Interactive approach to understanding the needs and views of the geriatric patient. Youwill leave this class with
more confidence for the geriatric assessment.
How To Treat a Zombie
Customer service is one of the most important, least touched on subjects in EMS. This class will focus on the
importance and need for providing great service to our customers through a concept introduced by businessman
Bob Farrell, Farrell’s ice cream parlors. As Bob says, “We are in the people business, we take care of people”. This
rings even more true in the field of EMS. We literally take care of people, it is our business.
Kirk Mittelman
Chasing Death
We all have said it, done it or at least felt it. We rarely face it ourselves, yet we wish it upon others so we can treat
it. Admit it; EMS and Public Safety workers chase death. We want the calls where we help others avoid death, we
train to stop death or at least slow it down, but we rarely look at our feelings and how we will one day need to deal
with the death of a family member, co-worker or friend.
In this session Kirk will take you down the path you don’t want to speak about; Death, Suicide, and how it affects
EMS personnel when it happens to them. Kirk will discuss what makes us so callus and at times insulated from our
feelings while on calls and what skills we need to deal with death when it happens in our lives. When death strikes
at home are you prepared see it? When a family member dies are you prepared to deal with the feelings? Join Kirk
for his unique look at death and dying on a personal level.
Critical Calls Take Critical Thinking
Too often we get tunnel vision and miss the signs and symptoms we are trained to find. During this session we will
evaluate critical calls and what could have changed the outcome of these calls. What is critical thinking and how
can I use it to better my patient outcomes? Grab your TOPHAT and join Kirk for a session filled with videos and
case histories to help improve your Critical Thinking Skills.
Margaret Mittelman
Pregnancy is no Accident
You are called to a one-car rollover on the Interstate and told by Highway Patrol to “expedite” the driver is about
to give birth. How do you handle the patient when conventional methods are headed out the window? What are
your priorities on this call? What are the facts you need to know about pregnancy and were afraid to ask? Join
Margaret and Kirk for an informative and interactive hour learning about pregnancy and how trauma affects you,
the mom and the baby.
Nate Morreale
Launch the Helicopter?
“Dispatch put the helicopter in the air” is a phrase most of us have rattled off through our police, fire, and EMS
careers but often times we wonder afterwards: did we do the right thing? This course will review actual scene
flights (to include patient outcomes) throughout northern Utah to work through the question of: did we do the
right thing?
Randy Scott
Motorcycle Trauma…Need More be Said?
Donor bikes. Freedom of the open road with the wind in your hair and the bugs in your teeth. Well, I love riding
motorcycles, ATV's, and bicycles ( rarely on the bicycles, however, I prefer the modes with a motor.....my body is
better equipped for those ). Great video of crashes, examples of possible and probable injuries, and proper helmet
removal or placement. In the event of an Apocalypse, proper techniques for egress will be discussed. I have
survived two serious crashes, one on a dirt bike and one on an ATV that was caused by the Deer gods and I have
the scars to prove it. ( antler went 3 inches into my leg.... funny story ). Look forward to seeing everyone in Cedar
City......
Summer/Winter Survival…Be Prepared
Not just a Boy Scout catch phrase. I will cover the importance of " crew resource management " or CRM and why
you ALL need it in your organization. Nationwide, why are there still so many responders getting injured or
killed? I will discuss building a LOSA or Line Operations Safety Audit for your ambulance service. The key to
keeping you and your crew safe in all different environments is a solid "safety culture". I will have LOSA examples
and a short history of what events led up to CRM in the Airline world and now down to us. Don't get it in your
mind that this is a boring class....it is quite interesting and you will learn a lot to take back to your organizations.