Attendees
Join friends, colleagues and fellow educators at the 10th annual Texas EMS Educators Summit for an opportunity to connect and network all while earning up to 11 hours (additional hours available with Pre-conference course) of quality continuing education. The 2024 speaker lineup includes Jeff Jarvis, Dan Batsie, Samantha Grimsley, Dan Limmer, and more. Registration includes a Welcome Reception on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, plus light snacks and breaks on Friday and Saturday.
Preliminary agenda and registration details for the 2024 Texas EMS Educators Summit are now available.
See the details below or use the Register Now button to register.
Registration Options & Fees
| Now – February 16, 2024 | February 17 – April 20, 2024 | |
| Full Conference TAEMSE Member |
$290 | $330 |
| Full Conference Non-TAEMSE Member |
$325 | $365 |
| Pre-conference Courses | See Below for Pricing |
| Now – February 16, 2024 | February 17 – April 20, 2024 | |
| NAEMSE Member | $290 | $330 |
| NAEMSE Non-Member | $325 | $365 |
| Precon Courses | See Rates Below |
Online registration will close on Friday, April 8, 2024.
Full Conference registration includes access to all Educators Summit education sessions on Friday & Saturday. Registration also includes a Welcome Reception on Friday, light snacks during breaks, as well as breakfast & lunch on Saturday. Pre-conference Course registration is NOT included in the Educators Summit registration fee.
Please see the available Pre-conference Courses, including details and pricing below.
Membership sign-up is available through the Texas Association of EMS Educators website or as an option on the Texas EMS Educators Summit online registration form.
Pre-Conference Courses
The following Pre-conference courses are avilable at Texas EMS Educators Summit 2023. See details and pricing below.
Point of Care Ultrasound in the Prehospital Setting
Sabrina Starns, BAAS, RDMS
Megan Sanchez, RDMS
Rocki Rae, RDMS
$125
Friday, April 19, 2024
Moody Gardens Galveston Island
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
High Performance Ventilation Workshop for Educators
Bob Page, MEd, NRP, CCP, NCEE, CHSE, CHSOS
$125
Friday, April 19, 2024
Moody Gardens Galveston Island
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Item Writing From NREMT
Paul Rosenberger, EdD, MPA, BS, NRP
Matt Ozanich, MHHS, NRP
$100
Friday, April 19, 2024
Moody Gardens Galveston Island
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
DSHS Sponsored Coordinator Course
A DSHS sponsored Coordinator Course will be offered as part of the 10th Annual Texas EMS Educators Summit.
Until February 16, 2024: $575
February 17 – April 17, 2024: $675
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Afternoon Snacks Provided
Moody Gardens Galveston Island
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks Provided
Moody Gardens Galveston Island
7:30 AM - 4:50 PM
Candidates should be prepared for two fast paced and intense days of classroom instruction to prepare to become a Course Coordinator. After attending and completing the full course and successfully passing the Coordinator Course exam, candidates will be provided a course completion certificate. Candidates have one
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year and up to three attempts to successfully pass the certification exam. You are encouraged to review the requirements for certification listed in the link below before you register for the course or apply for certification; you will be asked to attest that you have reviewed and meet the requirements for certification when registering for the course. The DSHS certification process can be found at the following link (EMS Course Coordinator rule: EMS Rule §157.43). For information on EMS Coordinator certification requirements contact Jaime Vallejo, DSHS (jaime.vallejo@dshs.texas.gov) or for more information on class content, contact Jeff McDonald (jeff.mcdonald@sbcglobal.net).
Summit Agenda
Classes, times, and speakers subject to change.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Coordinator Course
Thursday, April 18, 2024
7:30 AM - 4:50 PM
Coordinator Course
Friday, April 19, 2024
Educators Summit Pre-Conference Courses
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Pre-Conference Course: Point of Care Ultrasound in the Prehospital Setting
Sabrina Starns, BAAS, RDMS
Megan Sanchez, RDMS
Rocki Rae, RDMS
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Pre-Conference Course: High Performance Ventilation Workshop for Educators
Bob Page, MEd, NRP, CCP, NCEE, CHSE, CHSOS
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Pre-Conference Course: Item Writing From NREMT
Paul Rosenberger, EdD, MPA, BS, NRP
Matt Ozanich, MHHS, NRP
Friday, April 19, 2024
Educators Summit
1:00 - 1:10 PM
Welcome to the Summit
Lara Ondruch, Leslie Hernandez & Jeff McDonald, TAEMSE
1:10 - 2:10 PM
Opening Keynote
Jeff Jarvis, MD, MS, EMT-P
2:20 - 3:20 PM
Call Management Communication for the EMS Provider
Matt Nealand, BS, EMT-LP
What did I get myself into? Navigating the pathway during the first year as a Program Coordinator.
Samantha Grimsley, NR-P, Licensed Paramedic, FP-C, BAAS in EMS Administration
Engaging CE
Tom Maliszewski, Paramedic I/C and NAEMSE instructor 1 I/C
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Incorporating EMR Into Your High School EMS Program
Carla Burris, LP, EMS Instructor
NREMT Update
NREMT Staff
CE for Grumpy Old Men, Fresh Faced Rookies and Everybody In Between
Sheila Sotherlund, NRP, LP, CCEMT-P
4:30 - 5:45 PM
Welcome Reception
Prefunction Area
5:45 - 6:45 PM
TAEMSE – Annual Membership Meeting
Lara Ondruch
Saturday, April 20, 2024
8:00 - 8:50 AM
Saturday Opening Keynote
Dan Batsie
9:00 - 9:50 AM
25 Ways to Improve Your Classroom in 50 Minutes
Dan Limmer, AS, LP
The EMS Educational Gap
Jason Mabbitt, EMS Chief, MPA
How to Develop and Run an EMS Simulation Escape Room
Bob Page, MEd, NRP, CCP, NCEE, CHSE, CHSOS
9:50 - 10:30 AM
Break with Vendors
10:30 - 11:20 AM
Round Table – Session One
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Round Table – Session Two
12:20 - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 - 2:20 PM
State Update From DSHS
DSHS Staff
Powering Up EMS Education with AI
Lara Ondruch, LP, DSHS Coordinator, M.Ed.
New Hire On-Boarding and Competency
Shane Beck, EMT-P, DSHS Instructor, EMS Coordinator, Captain, FTO, NEMSMA Managing Paramedic Officer
2:30 - 3:20 PM
Leveraging Pre-Course Assessments for Student Success
David Quinn, Paramedic, Instructor, Cooridnator
What the BEST EMS Educators Know About Teaching
Matt Nealand, BS, EMT-LP
Why is it so difficult? Transforming the EMS Classroom to Meet the Needs of the Modern EMS Student
Anthony Aguilar, BS, LP, NRP
3:30 - 4:20 PM
TBD
TBD
Reimagining Engagement: The Power of Low-Tech Pursuits
Lara Ondruch, LP, DSHS Coordinator, M.Ed.
Empowering Tomorrow’s First Responders: The Case for EMT Classes in High Schools
TJ Starling, BS, LP
4:30 - 5:20 PM
Teaching EMS in a TikTok World
Dan Limmer, AS, LP
“Annie…Annie…are you OK?”: New Uses of High-Fidelity Simulation Technology In EMS
Byron Harrison, Houston FD (retired), M.Ed., BS, Lic-P, EMS-C
How Are Today’s EMS Education Programs Impacted by Foundational Education
Samantha Grimsley, NR-P, Licensed Paramedic, FP-C, BAAS in EMS Administration
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Payment
Payment of registration fees may be made by credit card or check. Credit card payments are accepted through the online registration system.
To pay by check, make checks payable to: Sladek Conference Services, Inc.
Send checks to: Sladek Conference Services, Inc., PO Box 187, Lampasas, TX 76550.
No registrations by check will be accepted after March 15, 2024.
Refunds
Refunds may be requested through March 15, 2024, subject to a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be given after March 15, 2024.
Terms & Conditions
By registering for the Texas EMS Educators Summit, attendees agree to the following Terms and Conditions. With registration you agree to have your likeness reproduced in any summit publications. Conferees assume all risk incidental to participation in all onsite activities, loss or damage to property, and release management, its employees and agents against all claims.