Program

Presentation by our Honor Guard American Legion Post 49 American Fork, Utah, and singing of the National Anthem to start off the conference.

Burnout isn’t just exhaustion – it’s the slow erosion of passion, performance, and purpose. We push through stress until we hit a wall, but what if we could see burnout... Read More

Captain Winkler will be presenting a first hand account of the devastating LA Fires of January 2025. He will be discussing the role, EMS challenges, and long term impacts to... Read More

“Sugar, Sugar, How’d We Get So High?” is an engaging and informative presentation designed specifically for EMS providers, focusing on the identification, management, and treatment of diabetic emergencies in the... Read More

During this session participants will learn that most emergency responders are injured or have been killed within the first 5 minutes after arriving on scene of a hazardous materials incident.... Read More

In this session, we will explore how the heart beats by examining the anatomy of its conduction system. As we delve into this topic, we will compare normal EKG rhythms... Read More

Ostomies, ports, catheters and shunts can pose a daunting challenge to all EMS providers and most especially EMTs. Not only are the patients more fragile, but care for most of... Read More

This course provides EMS providers with the knowledge and practical skills to safely initiate, monitor, and manage high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy in the prehospital environment. Participants will learn the... Read More

Cardiovascular disease is a major killer in America, and the range of the disease is described as “acute coronary syndromes”. This session will cover the range of ACS from angina... Read More

What are the new and “exciting” ways that people are trying to kill themselves with recreational pharmaceuticals? Every day, a new drug is developed and distributed to the world. The... Read More

This session explores the critical causes and evaluation of exertional collapse in athletes, with a primary focus on sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Attendees will review the key differentiators of life-threatening... Read More

Managing injuries to the neck can be both complex and challenging for the pre-hospital provider, as it is the location for many vital structures. Many of these structural injuries carry... Read More

All those squiggly lines! At first, it’s very intimidating, but it’s not all that complicated. Many EMTs today are expected to acquire and transmit a 12-lead in their system. This... Read More

Blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oximetry. We all call them “vital signs,” and some people even add temperature and CO2 to the list. But how “vital” are vital signs, really?... Read More

Altered mental status can be a difficult diagnosis for your patients and an even harder treatment plan.  What do we do for our patients who are acting “abnormal.”  Where do... Read More

Counting respirations is part of taking vital signs, right? Wrong! Even though we use this terminology in textbooks, run reports, and verbal handoffs, the proper term is “ventilations”. This session... Read More

This candid presentation draws from real-world experience combined with clinical expertise in public safety and mental health to address a critical issue many first responders face but few discuss: Post-Traumatic... Read More

Overview of Activities at the Bureau of EMS, What has Changed and What to Expect. Objectives: Educate on the Changes at the Bureau of EMS Educate on Where we are... Read More

When a life is saved, it’s rare that any one person really “saved the day.” More often than not, it’s a series of people working together as a team who... Read More

“Beyond the Call: How EMS Providers Can Support Sexual Assault Survivors” teaches EMS responders how to care for sexual assault victims with compassion and professionalism. The session covers how to communicate... Read More

Sepsis is a major cause of death, especially in the elderly! This presentation will explain the evolution and effects of an infection in the bloodstream and how it causes septic... Read More

Traumatic arrest management, decision making, and why we treat traumatic arrests differently than medical cardiac arrests Objectives: Demonstrate the differences between medical and traumatic arrests Describe the difference between penetrating... Read More

Day in and day out, EMS providers secure people to hard plastic boards based upon little more than mechanism of injury, or simply to satisfy medical protocol requirements. This presentation... Read More

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be the one making the 911 call, instead of the one responding to it? Have you wanted to know what happens... Read More

The debate over whether the term “STEMI” (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) should be replaced with “OMI” (Occlusion Myocardial Infarction) stems from a growing recognition of limitations in the current STEMI/NSTEMI paradigm... Read More

This class is intended to be an introduction and reminder about the support available to first responder teams, peer support groups, and family support after a critical incident that overwhelms... Read More

This session is designed to help Prehospital Care Practitioners, Firefighters and other participants manage EMS incidents involving Mass Casualties using the Incident Command System (ICS). A Mass Casualty Incident is... Read More

“Toxic alcohols” … Why would someone ever consume them? Typically, these substances are used for two reasons: suicide/homicide or inebriation. They are more readily available than ethanol and are usually... Read More

Everyone wants to think “AIRWAY”… but what about VENTILATION?! This session will enlighten the participant with a deeper understanding of how evidence-based practices can enhance patient care in the field.... Read More

“Bro, You Be Trippin” is an eye-opening presentation for EMS providers that dives into the complexities of managing emergencies related to recreational drug use. This session explores the physiological and... Read More

When was the last time you were normal? -STROKE, STROKE, STROKE: Great improvements have been in the area of stroke treatment. Most of it is based on how they are... Read More

This session is designed to help Prehospital Care Providers including Flight Medics, Nurses, Dispatchers, Firefighters, Fire Chiefs and Emergency Room Staff better understand how to manage School Bus Incidents. Daily... Read More

You’ve all heard the song; you’re probably singing it in your head right now. In fact, there are a number of things we can learn about the recognition, management, and... Read More

Those who work at heights on scaffolds and other structures higher than six feet often wear safety harnesses. The technology of safety harnesses has progressed in recent years, but even... Read More

First responders are wired to respond—fast, efficiently, and often at great personal cost. This keynote unpacks the science and psychology behind wellness and resilience, blending real-life experience with practical insight.... Read More

We had so much fun last year that we’re bringing BINGO back this year! Join us for a night of EMS recognition and BINGO, complete with prizes and fun!

“Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls” or however you identify, I want to talk to you about EMS! There will be no card tricks, and I won’t pull any rabbits... Read More

Postpartum depression is one of the most common, yet least discussed, complications of childbirth. In Utah, rates of maternal depression and anxiety remain among the highest in the nation—impacting not... Read More

Join us for our annual Blood Drive for the American Red Cross. Happening all day from 9am-3pm. CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown Hotel Deer... Read More

“The Bun and The Oven” is a comprehensive presentation tailored for EMS providers, focusing on the critical management of obstetric emergencies in the pre-hospital setting. This session covers a range... Read More

While many seizures are non-life-threatening and the result of a seizure disorder, many seizures are life-threatening. In fact, a seizure may herald a life-threatening problem caused by something other than... Read More

In this course, we will cover various trauma injuries, including open fractures, closed fractures, open book injuries, amputations, and scenarios such as a pencil or scissors injury to the hand... Read More

Come join Amber Coleman while she teaches her passion on caring for newborns. Students will leave feeling more comfortable when managing an infant immediately after birth. Infant manikins will be... Read More

In the United States there is nearly 700 to 1000 airports, including public and private airports, heliports and landing strips in almost every state, and they all provide service small... Read More

They seem innocuous enough, picking an elderly patient up and helping them back to bed. They are adamantly refusing medical attention and transportation. But did you know this situation (... Read More

“Putting the Pieces Together: A National Effort to Complete the U.S. Trauma System,” we’ll take a look at the history of trauma care and the trauma system in America. We’ll... Read More

“EMS Gone Wild: When Nature Fights Back” is an essential presentation for EMS providers, focusing on the diverse challenges of environmental emergencies. This session delves into the identification and management... Read More

Join us, as well as Timpanogos Hospital and BYU Nursing Students for our annual Family First Aid Day! Bring your family and learn age-appropriate first aid techniques in a fun,... Read More

Domestic Violence is one of the most dangerous situations for first responders and, in many cases, is a potential crime scene. Strangulation has been identified as one of the most... Read More

This lecture will provide a comprehensive overview of burn injuries, encompassing their epidemiology, the underlying anatomy and physiology of the skin, and the complex pathophysiological changes that occur following burn... Read More

This year’s Youth Pathfinders will focus on field delivery and care for the neonate. Emergency Childbirth Outside of a Hospital Setting presented by Nicki Darrington Description This lecture introduces students... Read More

To put it plain and simple, oxygen treatment is killing our patients. We have long believed that more is better, but in reality, more is harming those we are responsible... Read More

Objectives: Describe the new strategy of the UPTN to keep appropriate children closer to home.

“Vintage Patients, Modern Medicine” is a focused presentation for EMS providers, exploring the unique challenges and considerations involved in managing geriatric emergencies. This session addresses the complexities of caring for... Read More

A person struck by lightning is the second leading cause of storm-related deaths in the United States. At minimum, a lightning strike is both a serious medical and traumatic event... Read More

He’s 50 years old, and he’s wondering if he’ll ever see 51 as he struggles for air. The relief that bloomed on his face as you walked into the room... Read More

This class explores the physiological and psychological effects of energy drinks, focusing on their implications for emergency medical services (EMS). It covers the health impacts of high caffeine and other... Read More