Texas EMS Rodeo National Registry Refresher Conference

National EMS Speakers Bryan Bledsoe, Dan Gerard, and Christopher Suprun will prepare paramedics for re-certification speaking on the latest in EMS science, assessment, and care.   Why struggle with paramedic refresher and getting your medics their needed hours to re-certify National Registry?  Many EMS responders and organizations may have difficulty putting together regular EMS continuing education programs.  This program is designed to meet the needs of students seeking to maintain their NR status by completing a refresher program and will be taught by state and national faculty and will include options for ACLS renewal and cadaver lab.  Topics included are anatomy and physiology, initial patient assessment and management, airway and ventilation, patho-physiology of shock, and general pharmacology, trauma assessment and management of shock and chest, open abdominal, spinal injuries, and burns.   Cardiopulmonary material will focus on providing ventilatory support, cardiac arrest management, cardiovascular compromise support, and post resuscitation care.  Medical issues on drug abuse, near drowning and allergic reactions will be rounded out with lectures covering children in medical distress.