EMTS Training Schedule
| Training and Education |
| Beyond the Wheeze: Recognizing and Managing Pediatric Respiratory Distress — Jan. 16, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. This course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and manage respiratory distress in pediatric patients through learning to recognize early warning signs of respiratory failure, differentiate asthma exacerbation severity using clinical and objective criteria, and apply evidence-based interventions for acute respiratory emergencies. Visit the event page for more information.
NEW Post-Crash Care: Engaging with EMS Partners — Jan. 8, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. The webinar will overview how State Highway Safety Officers can partner with EMS to strengthen post-crash care and inform Triennial Highway Safety Plan development. For more information, visit the webinar’s registration page. NEW Pediatric Emergency Education Lecture Series – Playing with Fire: EMS Management of Pediatric Burns — Jan 9, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. This activity for the interdisciplinary healthcare team will include a review of current literature for the evaluation, treatment and management of pediatric patients encountered in the prehospital or emergency setting. EMS Providers and nurses working in the prehospital or emergency setting will benefit from this education. As a result of this activity, learners will be able to report new knowledge related to management of pediatric burns. For more information, visit the event page. Questions, contact Jason Kotas. NEW Trauma Care from the Patient and Family Perspective: Recovery from Penetrating Head Trauma — Jan. 14, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Through real world case review, this course examines the care of children and adolescents with penetrating head injuries from stabilization through recovery, emphasizing the patient and family experience. Learners will explore early injury recognition, anticipated treatments, and key opportunities for clinical team members to positively influence outcomes, communication, and the recovery journey. For more information, visit the course’s registration page. NEW SEMTAC Grant Program Improvement Task Force — Jan. 15, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. This meeting is open to the public with virtual attendance only. The agenda and any additional meeting material will be available in the public folder prior to the meeting date. To attend by computer or smart device, click here. Meeting ID: 890 4348 2911. Passcode: 499125. To participate by telephone, dial 719-359-4580 and enter meeting ID 890 4348 2911, passcode 499125. For more information, visit coems.info. NEW Virtual Education Series: Breaking the Cycle of Screen-Driven Anxiety among Kids and Teens — Jan. 16, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. This activity for the interdisciplinary healthcare team will include a review of current literature and clinical pathways followed by Children’s Hospital Colorado for anxiety. In addition to a presentation from content experts, attendees will participate in case study review and discussion to provide direction on practice. As a result of this activity, learners will be able to report new knowledge related to anxiety in order to provide current, evidence-based care to pediatric patients. For more information, visit the event page. Questions, contact Nicole Shonka. NEW Virtual Grand Rounds: Mass Casualty Incidents – Triage, Assessment, and Treatment — Jan. 22, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. This course reviews the principles of pediatric mass casualty incident response, using the Annunciation School shooting at Children’s Minnesota as a recent case example. Participants will explore rapid pediatric triage, assessment, and treatment, and discuss the evolving mass casualty response framework at Children’s Minnesota and across the region. For more information, visit the course’s registration page. Regional EMS Refresher — Feb. 2, 4, 6, 9, & 11. This fully virtual program offers a comprehensive review of essential EMS topics including cardiology, trauma, airway and respiratory emergencies, obstetrics, and pediatrics. Participants can earn 30 hours of continuing education credit for EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics. To join via Zoom, click here. Questions, contact Maureen Bradley or Rose Sandlin. NEW Pediatric Readiness Guidelines for ERs: a NEW National Assessment — Feb. 12, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. In collaboration with the Federal Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program, experts from leading organizations in pediatric emergency care will soon release the updated 2026 joint policy statement, “Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department.” These guidelines will serve as the foundation for the next National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Nationwide Assessment of emergency departments (EDs), launching in March 2026. For more information, visit the event’s registration page. NEW Trauma Program Management Course — Feb. 20, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This virtual course is a dynamic two-day program crafted by esteemed leaders in Trauma Program Management. Learn how fundamental principles form the foundation of a robust trauma program, the intricacies of managing a trauma program, and the pivotal roles played by essential team members. For more information, visit the course’s registration page. Questions, contact the American Trauma Society. NEW Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness — Feb. 25 – 26, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This course prepares participants to employ best practices for the planning and operational needs of children impacted by disaster. For more information, visit the event’s registration page. Questions, contact Michael Halaska or call 720-777-9513. NEW Advanced Burn Life Support — Feb. 27, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Advanced Burn Life Support Live is a hands-on course designed to provide the how-to of emergency care of the burn patient through the first 24-hour critical time period. The program supports emergency and mass casualty preparedness focusing on triage, burn survivability, patient transportation, and patient treatment. ABLS is relevant to a wide range of professionals who treat individuals with burn injuries. For more information, visit the event page. Questions, contact Melissa Clark. UCHEALTH’s MEDIC Critical Care Course — Mar. 3 – May 21. This 12-week Hybrid Critical Care Course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality patient care in critical care environments. This innovative program blends online learning with hands-on clinical experience, providing a well-rounded foundation in essential critical care principles and practices. Visit the event site for registration and more information. Questions, contact Eve Kwiatkowski or call 719-240-1180. |