SMEMSIC92: Full Schedule

12:30pm EST

Breakout A • Grading a Patient Care Report • 25-ICE-12989

Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-12989
I/C-Measurement & Evaluation 1.5

This course can be used in initial education, continuing education, and EMS continuous quality improvement. The purpose is to set a standard of what is expected for a complete patient care record.

Rational:
A major weakness for EMS providers is creating complete and accurate patient care records. Establishing a method of review and grading at all levels of an EMS providers career is pinnacle for patient care, EMS billing and EMS data management for decision making regarding the future of EMS.

Objectives:
After completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Explain to a student or EMS provider the importance of a complete and accurate patient care record.
2. Define validity of a standard measure.
3. Define reliability of a standard measure.
4. Identify the sections of a patient care record that should be completed by students and EMS providers.
5. Determine the appropriate scoring weights for each section of the PCR rubric.
6. Assemble a complete rubric for evaluation patient care records for students and EMS providers.
7. Calculate a final score based on the weights assigned.

Speakers

John Theut

EMS System Manager, OCMCA

John Theut has been in the EMS and fire services profession for 30 years. He retired from the Ferndale Fire Department as a Shift Captain and EMS Coordinator. Currently, he is the EMS System Manager at the Oakland County Medica Control Authority (OCMCA). He is also the Program... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Michigan AB

Breakout Session

12:30pm EST

Breakout B • Mandela Effect & How it Applies to EMS • 25-ICE-12990

Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST

Directors

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-12990
I/C-Instructional Techniques 1.5

Objectives:

Know what the Mandela Effect is and how it relates to EMS education.
Be able to implement frequent quizzes and tests during initial ed.
Know the differences between the Pygmalion effect and self-fulfilling prophecy.
Complete an exercise and have time for Q and A.

Speakers

Amanda Kinney

Initial EMS Education Coordinator, MDHHS

Amanda Kinney is the EMS Initial Education Coordinator for the State of Michigan. Prior to that, she served as the Regional Coordinator for the Upper Peninsula for nearly two years and the Central Region for nearly 4 years. Amanda has experience as an EMS Education Program Director... Read More →

Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Directors

Breakout Session

12:30pm EST

Breakout C • Initial Education: What does success look like, how can we get better? • 25-ICE-13039

Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST

Council

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-13039
I/C-Instructional Techniques 1.5

Objectives:

Describe the professional attributes and skill sets of EMS instructors
Value the role of the instructor in the EMS classroom
Serve as a role model for other educators in the EMS setting
Assess personal attitudes and demeanor that may distract from professionalism
Value the variety of the classroom culture
Exhibit professional behaviors in the following areas: integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance and personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time management, teamwork, diplomacy, and respect
Assess the need to provide fair, timely, and constructive feedback to students
Value the importance of mentoring in the development of a professional EMS instructor

Speakers

Darryl Case

Chief, Green Lake Township Emergency Services

Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Council

Breakout Session

12:30pm EST

Breakout D • Test Item Writing • 25-ICE-12991

Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST

Michigan CD

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-12991
I/C-Measurement & Evaluation 1.5

Outline:

Identify and apply key principles in effective test item design.
Develop a variety of test item types.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of test items.
Identify key components necessary for effective items.

Speakers

Terrie Godde

EMS Continuing and Specialty Education Coordinator, MDHHS

Friday March 7, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
Michigan CD

Breakout Session

1:00pm EST

Breakout G • Grading a Patient Care Report • 25-ICE-12997

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

Michigan AB

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-12997
I/C-Measurement & Evaluation 1.5

This course can be used in initial education, continuing education, and EMS continuous quality improvement. The purpose is to set a standard of what is expected for a complete patient care record.

Rational:
A major weakness for EMS providers is creating complete and accurate patient care records. Establishing a method of review and grading at all levels of an EMS providers career is pinnacle for patient care, EMS billing and EMS data management for decision making regarding the future of EMS.

Objectives:
After completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Explain to a student or EMS provider the importance of a complete and accurate patient care record.
2. Define validity of a standard measure.
3. Define reliability of a standard measure.
4. Identify the sections of a patient care record that should be completed by students and EMS providers.
5. Determine the appropriate scoring weights for each section of the PCR rubric.
6. Assemble a complete rubric for evaluation patient care records for students and EMS providers.
7. Calculate a final score based on the weights assigned.

Speakers

John Theut

EMS System Manager, OCMCA

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Michigan AB

Breakout Session

1:00pm EST

Breakout H • New Blood: Infusion of Legacy • 25-ICE-12998

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

Directors

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-12998
I/C-Education Administration 1.5

This presentation and conversation revolve around getting and keeping “New Blood” into your department, but more importantly, having your department, company, and team ready for the “Transfusion.” Throughout this presentation, we’ll discuss different learning styles, teaching techniques, communication considerations, and recruitment strategies that bridge the ever-growing gap between the seasoned servant and the new one. We’ll hear actual concerns brought to us by young folks who are on the fence about public service. We’ll discuss what it is that we are really asking from our new recruits. Finally, we’ll present ideas on how to keep “New Blood” infused into our bodies, and what that means to the future of how we do business.

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Evaluate common challenges regarding recruitment, retention, and education of cadet-aged and young responders and discover ways to overcome those challenges by creating actionable strategies that benefit the overall team.

Speakers

Jeromy Robertson

Chief Fire Instructor, Van Buren Tech-Regional Training Center

As a fourth-generation firefighter, Jeromy has responded to emergencies in Alaska and Michigan. He has been honored to respond in various capacities: volunteer, paid-on-call, part-time and full-time firefighter, paramedic, and Assistant Chief.Today, Jeromy is a full-time fire instructor... Read More →

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Directors

Breakout Session

1:00pm EST

Breakout I • Instructional Techniques • 25-ICE-12999

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

Council

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-12999
I/C-Instructional Techniques 1.5

Objectives:

Recognize their preferred instructional techniques
Improve their instructional ability
Understand the difference between education, training, and experience
How to bridge the gap between education and experience with training

Speakers

Travis Geiger

Captain / Paramedic, Pasco County Fire Rescue

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Council

Breakout Session

1:00pm EST

Breakout J • Legal Issues • Emergency Vehicle Operation Teaching Points • 25-ICE-13000

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

Michigan CD

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-13000
I/C-Instructional Techniques 1.5

While the general session whets the appetite for the issues that are plaguing emergency vehicle operators in the state and may have led to an understanding of the points that need to be covered, this session will spend more time diving into more specific ways to get your students to understand and appreciate the risky behaviors that driving entails. While a necessary risk, there are better ways to teach these essential points. Using actual incidents and legal support for the state, attendees will improve their educational skills when teaching drivers how to operate.

Speakers

Orlando Blanco

President and Partner, Blanco Wilczynski PLLC

Orlando L. Blanco has been an attorney and litigator for 40 years, having been admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1982 and the Florida Bar in 1984. He has tried cases involving a wide array of liability issues including: Civil Rights Liability, Governmental Liability Claims, Products... Read More →

Saturday March 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Michigan CD

Breakout Session

3:00pm EST

Breakout K • Initial Education: What does success look like, how can we get better? • 25-ICE-13001

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST

Michigan AB

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-13001
I/C-Instructional Techniques 1.5
Objectives:

Describe the professional attributes and skill sets of EMS instructors
Value the role of the instructor in the EMS classroom
Serve as a role model for other educators in the EMS setting
Assess personal attitudes and demeanor that may distract from professionalism
Value the variety of the classroom culture
Exhibit professional behaviors in the following areas: integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance and personal hygiene, self-confidence, communications, time management, teamwork, diplomacy, and respect
Assess the need to provide fair, timely, and constructive feedback to students
Value the importance of mentoring in the development of a professional EMS instructor

Speakers

Darryl Case

Chief, Green Lake Township Emergency Services

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Michigan AB

Breakout Session

3:00pm EST

Breakout L • New Blood: Infusion of Legacy • 25-ICE-13002

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST

Directors

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-13002
I/C-Education Administration 1.5

This presentation and conversation revolve around getting and keeping “New Blood” into your department, but more importantly, having your department, company, and team ready for the “Transfusion.” Throughout this presentation, we’ll discuss different learning styles, teaching techniques, communication considerations, and recruitment strategies that bridge the ever-growing gap between the seasoned servant and the new one. We’ll hear actual concerns brought to us by young folks who are on the fence about public service. We’ll discuss what it is that we are really asking from our new recruits. Finally, we’ll present ideas on how to keep “New Blood” infused into our bodies, and what that means to the future of how we do business.

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Evaluate common challenges regarding recruitment, retention, and education of cadet-aged and young responders and discover ways to overcome those challenges by creating actionable strategies that benefit the overall team.

Speakers

Jeromy Robertson

Chief Fire Instructor, Van Buren Tech-Regional Training Center

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Directors

Breakout Session

3:00pm EST

Breakout M • Instructional Techniques • 25-ICE-13003

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST

Council

APPROVED CME CREDITS

25-ICE-13003

I/C-Instructional Techniques 1.5

Objectives:

Recognize their preferred instructional techniques
Improve their instructional ability
Understand the difference between education, training, and experience
How to bridge the gap between education and experience with training

Speakers

Travis Geiger

Captain / Paramedic, Pasco County Fire Rescue

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Council

Breakout Session

3:00pm EST

Breakout N • Legal Issues • Emergency Vehicle Operation Teaching Points • 25-ICE-13004

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST

Michigan CD

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-13004
I/C-Instructional Techniques 1.5

While the general session whets the appetite for the issues that are plaguing emergency vehicle operators in the state and may have led to an understanding of the points that need to be covered, this session will spend more time diving into more specific ways to get your students to understand and appreciate the risky behaviors that driving entails. While a necessary risk, there are better ways to teach these essential points. Using actual incidents and legal support for the state, attendees will improve their educational skills when teaching drivers how to operate.

Speakers

Orlando Blanco

President and Partner, Blanco Wilczynski PLLC

Saturday March 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Michigan CD

Breakout Session

7:15am EDT

Breakout O • BFS FFTC Instructor Orientation (HO4A) • 25-ICE-13005

Sunday March 9, 2025 7:15am - 10:45am EDT

Michigan A

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-13005
I/C-Measurement & Evaluation 1.5
I/C-Education Administration 1
I/C-Instructional Techniques 1

Objectives:

Discuss and define the requirements for reciprocity of EMS I/C to Fire Instructor 1
Discuss and define the evaluation methodology for the Instructor practical exam
Discuss and define the grading rubric for the written and practical examinations for Instructor 1
Discuss and define the structure of the Michigan Bureau of Fire Services
Discuss and define the Certification Application Process for Fire Service Instructors
Discuss and define the responsibilities of the Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council
Discuss and define the responsibilities of the Michigan Fire Fighters Training Division
Discuss the critical balance EMS operations play in the Fire Service
Successfully apply and complete the reciprocity from Michigan EMS I/C to Michigan Fire Instructor 1

Speakers

Mark Fankhauser

Battalion Chief, Grand Rapids Fire Department

Sunday March 9, 2025 7:15am - 10:45am EDT
Michigan A

Breakout Session

7:30am EDT

Breakout P • AHA BLS/ACLS Instructional Best Practices • 25-ICE-13006

Sunday March 9, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am EDT

Michigan C

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-13006
Education Administration 0.5
I/C-Instructional Techniques 1

Objectives:

List the Best Practices of teaching BLS and ACLS
Identify mentors for implementing BLS/ACLS education in their communities
Identify the barriers to effective BLS/ACLS education programs and how to overcome them
Identify how BLS/ACLS are key components of Community Risk Reduction Plans
Construct a BLS and/or ACLS instructional plan
Identify and Explain how Community programs such as HeartSafe can compliment BLS/ACLS
Appreciate the need for and value of effective BLS and ACLS education

Speakers

Dan Wecker

Lieutenant, Farmington Hills Fire Department

Enrique Alonzo

EMS Coordinator, Farmington Hills Fire Department

ic conference 2025 instructional best practices pdf

Sunday March 9, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
Michigan C

Breakout Session

9:15am EDT

Breakout Q • Don't Be a Sloppy Sandwich Maker • 25-ICE-13007

Sunday March 9, 2025 9:15am - 10:45am EDT

Michigan C

APPROVED CME CREDITS
25-ICE-13007
I/C-Education Administration 1.5

By utilizing the metaphor of the sloppy sandwich maker, participants will have a connection to the concept of poor performance by students and EMS Education program staff. This concept invokes a desire in the participant to exceed the expectations of their students. Additionally, the participant can develop and implement expectations of their students in a meaningful way. These expectations prepare our students for successful careers in the EMS systems that we serve.

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:

Identify key characteristics of quality instruction
Recognize personal bias toward students
Identify habits that promote proper preparation for the classroom setting
Implement a culture of professionalism and pride in the classroom.

Speakers

Justin Rogers

Director, Ogemaw County EMS Authority

Sunday March 9, 2025 9:15am - 10:45am EDT
Michigan C

Breakout Session