LAUNCH COURSE in CHROME Browser
This online course consists of (5) recorded webinar sessions totaling 6 hours. You can select the modules you want to complete in any order and exit/resume anytime. It is recommended that you complete an entire informational video before exiting the course (your place can not be saved mid-video). To save your work, click on the exit/save button before closing your browser.
Each module and has been approved by NYS BEMS for EMS CME Core and Non-Core Credits. The EMS CME Credits available for each module will be listed on the Certificate of Completion. A Course Completion Certificate will be available in the NYSDOH LMS after completing all 5 topics, an attestation and evaluation.
AVAILABLE MODULES:
Mass Casualty Incidents - Triage/Treatment/Destinations
Recorded on: 4/23/2025
Presented by:
Adam Oplinger BS, RN, CEN, TCRN
Pediatric Trauma Program Manager
University of Rochester Medical Center - Golisano Children's Hospital
Jeremy T. Cushman, MD, MS, EMT-P, FACEP, FAEMS
Professor and Chief, Division of Prehospital Medicine
Departments of Emergency Medicine & Public Health Sciences,
University of Rochester Medical Center
Monroe-Livingston Regional EMS Medical Director
Douglas Sandbrook, MA, NRP, EMT-P, CIC
EMS Program Director/EMS Liaison
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Beth A. Moses, RN, BSN, TCRN, AEMT
Trauma Injury Prevention and Education Coordinator
Erie County Medical Center - Level 1 Trauma Center
Summary/Objectives: Interactive review of a multiple casualty motor vehicle collision with multiple victims. Operational considerations such as remote location, long distance from a trauma center and critically injured special populations patients will be discussed. Application of the SALT triage algorithm will be introduced
- State the importance of proper triage and transport decisions
- Discuss the treatment of injured special population patients
- Explain the SALT triage algorithm
- Discuss the importance of the field triage guideline and its link to improved survival
Spinal Trauma - Assessment and Initial Treatment Considerations for Adults and Pediatrics
Recorded on: 04/23/2025
Presented by:
David Paul, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, Department of Brain and Spine Trauma
Department of Neurosurgery
University of Rochester Medical Center
Kathleen Knudson, MD
Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Upstate Medical University
Summary/Objectives:Review of the differences seen in pediatric spinal cord injury compared to adults.
- Identify differences in the pediatric population with spinal cord injury
- Recognize SCIWORA and describe why this occurs
- Learn how to best fit a rigid c-collar on a pediatric patient
- Recognize trends in spinal cord injury epidemiology
- Understand indications for imaging, bracing and transfer
- Recognize and manage spinal shock, address hemodynamic concerns in spinal cord injury patients
Considerations for Special Patient Populations
Recorded on: 04/24/2025
Presented by:
Johanna Innes, MD, NRP, FACEP, FAEMS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Program Director, Fellowship in EMS
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Erie County Medical Center
Summary/Objectives: This presentation will review the unique challenges and considerations in the management of trauma in special populations, including geriatrics, pregnant patients and others. It will highlight the physiologic differences and comorbidities that can impact the injury patterns, assessment and treatment of these groups.
- Recognize how physiologic differences in special populations affect trauma care
- Adapt assessments and treatments for these populations
- Explain how these modifications may improve trauma patient outcomes
Burns - Post Injury Assessment and Initial Treatment
Recorded on: 04/24/2025
Presented by:
Andrew Nordin, MD
Trauma Medical Director, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery
University at Buffalo, John R. Oishei Children's Hospital
Summary/Objectives: Introduces providers to the early post-injury assessment and care of burn patients. Participants will review common burn mechanisms, assess burns of varying depth, and review mechanisms for accurately assessing burn size to the end of providing adequate and appropriate fluid resuscitation.
- Recognize differences in burn depth
- Calculate burn size and therefore appropriately direct fluid resuscitation
- Recognize specific burn injuries requiring additional management
Not Just Surviving, But Thriving After Injury
Recorded on: 04/24/2025
Presented by:
Nicole A. Stassen, MD, FACS, FCCM
Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics
Director - Kessler Family Burn Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Director - Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
University of Rochester Medical Center
Summary/Objectives:As trauma professionals, our initial goal for our patients is survival. What is equally important is not just that the patients are alive, but that they are able to again thrive.
- Describe resources available for patients post traumatic injury
- Describe how to identify those at risk post traumatic injury