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MEDIC FIRST AID International, Inc invites you to join us for our Conference 2003 in Portland, Oregon, the City of Roses. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills using MEDIC FIRST AID programs and services. You will network with hundreds of MEDIC FIRST AID facilitators from around the world, sharing ideas and comparing notes on effective use of training programs. You will be introduced to new facilitator training methodologies, updated marketing information and techniques, new directions in first aid and safety training, and emerging concepts in infection control and management. Facilitator Training in AEDs, Emergency Oxygen, and Infant/Child CPR will be available. Pre-conference activities include training in our Advanced Supplement and Basic Life Support for Professionals™ programs. We look forward to seeing you in Portland. General Session Overview MEDIC FIRST AID: Past, Present, & Future A look at MEDIC FIRST AID Training Programs through the competitive and regulatory lens. Changes in regulatory, technological, and medical applications require training program developers to adapt and keep current. Preview the future of MEDIC FIRST AID training programs with an eye on what makes MEDIC FIRST AID unique. The Future of First Aid Training-Current & New Directions Why isn't every illness or injury addressed in MEDIC FIRST AID Basic? Why is the assessment-based approach now preferred to the diagnostic model? Find out the direction of future medical guidelines for first aid and CPR and how technology plays a role. Marketing MEDIC FIRST AID:The MEDIC FIRST AID DIFFERENCE You know what it is. Your students respond to it. But can you define the MEDIC FIRST AID Difference? Explore the vision of the MEDIC FIRST AID Instructor, review the training program philosophy, and examine what students say about training in this exploration of the MEDIC FIRST AID Difference. MEDIC FIRST AID Facilitator Training Process The Facilitator is at the heart of the MEDIC FIRST AID training process. Your attitude, skill, and ability to teach first aid and CPR are the result of your experience and training. MEDIC FIRST AID is updating its Facilitator Training process to assist Instructors, Trainers, and Masters in identifying the critical elements of the MEDIC FIRST AID training program. Using MEDIC FIRST AID for a Mass Training Event Could you teach CPR and AED to 100, 150, even 200 students in a single session? "Impossible," you say. Find out how to use the Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) option in MEDIC FIRST AID Basic as a mass CPR/AED training event. Clear outlines and step-by-step instructions on how to conduct a mass training event for community service and publicity. 2003 Conference form downloads (requires Adobe Acrobat):
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Learn how health and safety programs meet federal, state, or other agency-specific requirements. Information on how to develop a response plan to meet regulatory requirements for CPR and first aid training, first aid supplies, and emergency transportation of the ill or injured worker will be provided. Understanding 29 CFR 1904-Recording and Reporting This presentation will cover the OSHA Fatality, Injury, and Illness Recording requirements of 29 CFR 1904. Learn the criteria for recording injuries and illnesses and the differences between recordable and compensable claims. Understand when to report fatalities/catastrophic incidents and the requirements for form retention and filing. Speaker: Jerry Henderson, CSHO, President, Eagle Safety & Adjunct Professor, Texas A & M University. Impact of Federal and State Regulation on First Aid Instruction Focusing on federal issues, learn how to develop training solutions to meet regulatory requirements for your specific occupational requirements. Speaker: Henry Lanouette, CT QSSP Training Manager, Zee Medical Inc. The State of Defibrillation Controversial new medical technologies often leave decision makers puzzled and confused. Explore the many hot topics in early defibrillation including regulations, energy levels, infant/child defibrillation, and home defibrillation. Speaker: Craig Aman, FF, EMT-P, Implementation Manager, Philips Medical Systems. Obtaining Regulatory Approvals for First Aid Training Programs-The Louisiana Experience How many times have you been asked, "Are you approved?" Learn how to identify the regulatory bodies responsible for workplace education and training and how to navigate the process of securing approvals for training programs. You will also develop a list of resources for use in your region. Speaker: Dan Rosenthal, R.N., Workplace Nurses, LLC. Blueprints for Safety-Implementing a Corporate Health and Safety Program Learn to focus on safety as a process. A "blueprint" can be followed step-by-step to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive safety or health program that will provide best safety practices and comply with OSHA standards. Both experts and those with limited knowledge about safety issues will benefit from the simple, yet comprehensive approach to health and safety. Speaker: Mark Olson, Comprehensive Loss Management, Inc.
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Sign up for the Conference 2003 Training Track. For $50 you'll be able to participate in three training sessions, featuring AED, Emergency Oxygen, and Infant/Child Supplements. Upon completing each session, you'll be awarded a $75 voucher for a MEDIC FIRST AID® Training Program. Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Supplement Learn how to teach the use of an AED when responding to a patient who is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Meets national and state requirements for AED training. Emergency Oxygen Supplement Providing supplemental oxygen in an emergency is a simple and highly effective method of treating illnesses and injuries. Meets Food & Drug Administration's requirements for properly trained personnel and includes safety and handling recommendations from the Compressed Gas Association. Infant/Child Supplement Prepare to teach how to respond to the difficult and stressful situation of an infant or child emergency. Cover airway management, rescue breathing, and CPR for infants.
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Become a Preferred Philips HeartStart Training Pro-vider and distribute defibrillators through MEDIC FIRST AID. In this three-hour workshop, MEDIC FIRST AID and the Philips HeartStart team will provide you with the specific tools you'll need to train on the Philips HeartStart FR2+, OnSite, and Home defibrillators, including coverage of their built-in safety and reliability features. You'll receive demonstration tips and materials that will help you promote and sell defibrillators and help turn your business into a solution for the defibrillation puzzle. You'll receive training on how to evaluate a home or business for the use of a defibrillator and an implementation guide to help you show how to effectively install a defibrillation program. Advance registration is required for this free workshop. Space is limited so sign up today. The workshop is Saturday, October 10, 2003 from 9:00 a.m.-Noon.
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In the marketing track you'll learn about growth strategies for your training business. Whether your client is another business or an internal safety committee, get specific techniques to stimulate demand for your services. Strategies in Marketing Learn how best to sell yourself, present your product, understand your market, and analyze your competition. Employing a variety of marketing techniques, you'll learn to be competitive, flexible, creative, and resourceful. Speaker: Ken Richardson, President, Medic One. Marketing and Management: Why Reinvent the Wheel? Discover how to avoid time-consuming tasks and ineffective marketing techniques. Learn how to work with, not against your competition, as well as how to attract new clients. Speaker: Debbie Farnsworth, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, 1st Line 1st Aid. Becoming a Champion for Defibrillation According to OSHA, placing AEDs in workplaces could significantly increase survival rates. In 1999 and 2000, 815 of 6339 OSHA-reported workplace fatalities resulted from cardiac arrest. Why aren't more companies embracing this new technology? Explore the issues surrounding early defibrillation and how you can become a champion for early defibrillation at your company or in your community. Speaker: Craig Aman, FF, EMT-P, Implementation Manager, Philips Medical Systems. The Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Training Business Ever wondered how you can get started in this business? How to market and who to market to? The answer isn't simple; it starts with planning. Find out the essentials of business planning and set your business off on the road to success. Speaker: Rick Patrick, First Aid and Safety Training. Marketing Sports Medicine and Update Sports is an increasingly important aspect of our society. In addition to learning how to market Sports Medicine, you'll learn how to care for athletes from season start through off-season conditioning. Information on paperwork requirements, first aid kits, injury evaluations, immediate treatment of injuries, and other related topics will also be provided. Speaker: Jim Clover, M.Ed. ATC, PTA, Coordinator, The SPORT Clinic. Back to School-Safety and Emergency Training Explore school training needs for CPR, first aid, and emergency care training programs. Learn the reality of population risks, legal and educational mandates, and available resources to help you construct appropriate and effective programs, delivery systems, and marketing strategies. Speaker: Jan Hootman, RN, PhD., NCSN, Nursing Supervisor, Multnomah Education School District, President, National Association of School Nurses.
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Come into Portland a day early and take advantage of these great training opportunities. Upgrade to Trainer Become a MEDIC FIRST AID Trainer. This half-day session will teach you the process of training MEDIC FIRST AID Instructors. In-cludes Instructor Trainer materials. Cost: $100 BLSPRO™ Program: Become certified to teach Basic Life Support for Professionals™ in this half-day session. BLSPRO is designed to train essential CPR skills to healthcare professionals such as EMTs and nurses. Cost: $50 Advanced First Aid Supplement Learn to teach the newly updated and formatted MEDIC FIRST AID Advanced First Aid Supplement. Cost: $50. Take both BLSPRO and Advanced First Aid Supplement. Cost: $75 Pre-conference optional training session fees apply to conference registrants only.
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Keynote Speaker: Emerging Concepts in Infection Control and Compliance |
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The media highlights new exposure threats such as SARS and anthrax but how much of a threat is it to you and your company? Learn how you can implement disease control measures to meet regulatory requirements and trends in managing new exposure threats. Additionally, OSHA training requirements and the citation and fine process will be clarified. You'll review the most common OSHA citations, as well as methods of training to meet these requirements. Katherine has been involved with infection control since 1975. She pioneered infection control in EMS in 1978 and is currently a recognized expert on infectious disease management, OSHA compliance and inspections, and disease control issues. TShe has published books, journals, newsletters, manuals, video tapes, and slides for various disciplines on infection control issues and lectures nationwide on infection control and OSHA issues. Katherine, who is certified in Infection Control, is the author of Infection Control Handbook for Emergency Care Personnel (now in its 3rd Edition); Infection Control in the Private Practice Setting: Policies and Procedures; and Infection Control in the Dental Setting. Ms. West has presented at national meetings including EMS Today, EMS Expo, and the American Dental Association. She is on the faculty at The George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences and is an adjunct faculty member for the National Fire Academy. She has served as a consultant to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). She is frequently called upon to testify as an expert witness in related legal matters.
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