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This registration allows your department to send 4 participants per day. This includes lunch each day and attendance at any of the CME sessions. To use this pass your attendees must register with discounts codes after department registration. IREMSC will reach out to you with the discount codes within a few days after department registration.

You may register 4 different attendees for 2 days each or 8 attendees - four each day or any permutation possible with the 8 available discount codes.

Vendor space include:

• Two Exhibitor Information Packets
• Listing in our Conference Program (must be registered by 3/1/2026)
• One 8' Table
• Two chairs
• Ability to attend symposium lectures on April 3rd or 4th

Vendor space include:

• Two Exhibitor Information Packets
• Listing in our Conference Program (must be registered by 3/1/2026)
• Two 8' Table
• Four chairs
• Ability to attend symposium lectures on April 3rd or 4th

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The National TIM Responder Train-the-Trainer (T-t-T) program provides course participants with the knowledge and materials necessary to conduct the TIM training of TIM responders in their area or State. 

ACLS is an advanced course that builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR, and high-performance team dynamics.

This is the hands on skills check off. Students must take the online portion prior to the skills check (sold separately)

This course is designed to teach attendees current moulage techniques-- everything they need to know to add realism to their EMS courses or drills.  It will provide hands-on training on how to apply moulage for EMS scenarios including shock, bruises, wounds (cuts, lacerations, abrasions), fractures, and impalements.  We will also discuss the need for and describe how to program a moulaged patient to behave realistically in a scenario. 

The 4-hour National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training course teaches every responder community how to safely and quickly clear traffic incidents. Traffic incident responders include emergency medical service (EMS), departments of transportation and public works, fire and rescue, law enforcement, towing and recovery, and other professionals that support traffic incidents management.

This course is required by the State of Alaska OEMS for all providers to recertify. Must take the course at least one time in your career.

A Unique, Hands-On Learning Experience for EMS and First Responders

Unlike the traditional AAP NRP program, this dynamic 4-hour course is designed specifically for newborn resuscitation outside the hospital setting—where preparation, quick thinking, and teamwork make all the difference.

Led by neonatal experts who are also EMS providers, this class blends real-world experience

with life-saving skills you can immediately apply in the field.

• Hour 1: Engage in an open, discussion-based presentation covering real-life situations that may require neonatal resuscitation.
• Hands-On Breakouts: Practice essential skills in small groups with expert guidance.
• Team Scenarios: Put your training into action as part of a resuscitation team in simulated, high-pressure scenarios that mirror real emergencies.

By the end of the course, participants will not only sharpen their confidence and skills, but also receive a course completion certificate to validate their training.

Research shows that more often than not, Health Care providers have trouble manually ventilating patients. Recent studies also show that patients that are better ventilated in cardiac arrest have a 3 times higher survival rate and 4 times higher neurological outcome rates. In this eye-opening hands-on workshop, Bob shows participants how to ventilate patients by BVM, via Mask, ET tube, and supraglottic airways using state of the art ventilation feedback devices that measures volumes, and ventilatory rates.

?You will gain valuable insight, skills and techniques to improve your ventilation ability using this valuable feedback and coaching system. This lab features the tools and techniques to introduce to you the concept of high-performance ventilation (HPV) and to allow guided feedback driven practice to develop muscle memory and continual competence in this life saving skill.

Begin your EMS Conference experience by checking in at the registration desk, where you’ll receive your event materials and name badge. Take this opportunity to connect with fellow attendees over light refreshments and coffee. It’s the perfect time to network, get oriented, and prepare for an engaging day of learning and collaboration in emergency medical services.

In 2026, well-trained EMS professionals are vital to saving lives and serving Alaska’s unique needs, especially in areas where geography, weather, and sparse resources would otherwise delay critical care. Education isn’t just a requirement — it’s the backbone of safe, effective emergency response in the interior and beyond.

 Develop an understanding of: respiratory distress in newborns, pathophysiology of different forms of respiratory distress, anticipation and recognition of respiratory distress and treatment of newborn respiratory distress

Review basic pathophysiology of stroke, patient presentation and clinically oriented assessment focused on stroke scale and other basic assessment. Further discussion about risk factors and principles of prevention. 

All levels from ETT to Critical Care Paramedic, hewn your skill in our rapid succession skills station adventure. Learn procedures or practice new techniques, Sponsored by LifeMed Alaska interact with Flight Team members in a relaxed, informal training environment. This isn’t a national registry evaluation but an opportunity to practice high-risk-low-frequency interventions or review basic techniques, grab a passport and at your own pace work through the XABC’s of patient management.  

It is a fundamental skill, getting a “set of vital signs”. We do it without thought.

But are you taking them correctly? It has been said by some that…” What

difference does it make what I got as long as they “look” ok? And “you can’t get

good vitals in the back of the ambulance anyway, Right?” In this very revealing

session, Bob breaks down the techniques and shows you the pitfalls and traps

that many providers fall into. Bob also reviews newly published data showing

that maybe we should not be in a hurry to leave the scene with unstable medical

patients! Come here the details and through examples, video, clinical cases and

discussion you will understand the conditions when vital signs are critical, and

ways to hone your own assessment skills!

Introduction to the noninvasive assessment of hemodynamic status through the lens of EMS, with focus on how the cardiovascular system impacts shock states. Discussion of common shock states, EMS assessment, potential findings, and treatment options. Appropriate for all EMS levels, --- review for paramedic and ED/ICU nurses.

All levels from ETT to Critical Care Paramedic, hewn your skill in our rapid succession skills station adventure. Learn procedures or practice new techniques, Sponsored by LifeMed Alaska interact with Flight Team members in a relaxed, informal training environment. This isn’t a national registry evaluation but an opportunity to practice high-risk-low-frequency interventions or review basic techniques, grab a passport and at your own pace work through the XABC’s of patient management.  

This presentation will assist front line healthcare providers in developing a

rapid systematic approach to pediatric assessment. It will also empower the

health care providers to make a rapid determination of which primary hands-on

assessment is most appropriate for the situation. We will explore the Pediatric

Assessment Triangle (PATs), ABCs, and CABs as tools in pediatric assessment.

Review advanced concepts of stroke pathophysiology, assessment and treatment. Discussion around advances in treatment and unique aspects of care in Interior Alaska. 

All levels from ETT to Critical Care Paramedic, hewn your skill in our rapid succession skills station adventure. Learn procedures or practice new techniques, Sponsored by LifeMed Alaska interact with Flight Team members in a relaxed, informal training environment. This isn’t a national registry evaluation but an opportunity to practice high-risk-low-frequency interventions or review basic techniques, grab a passport and at your own pace work through the XABC’s of patient management.  

AND...

Don’t fall asleep… (Stress inoculation + Skills development) As you and your partner enter a dream, your senses can’t be trusted, equipment fails, patients present in supernatural ways, the world makes no sense. Navigate the nightmare, provide patient care at your level and find your way back to the waking world where you can claim bragging rights for best time or creative solutions.

Standard EMS curriculum frequently oversimplifies hemorrhage control, ignoring the critical variables of injury patterns and patient pathophysiology. Dr. Nance explores the sophisticated "art" of bleeding control, offering an evidence-based look at technique selection, pharmacological interventions, and the pathophysiology of the trauma patient. Refine your clinical decision-making by mastering the intricacies of the basics combined with new developments in the field.

Pathophysiology review of distributive shock types. Review of vasoactive medications used in distributive shock, with a focus on septic shock. How to choose which vasoactive medications to use, troubleshooting, and titration. Pharmacology focuses on (but not limited to) norepinephrine, vasopressin, epinephrine, phenylephrine, and dopamine.

All levels from ETT to Critical Care Paramedic, hewn your skill in our rapid succession skills station adventure. Learn procedures or practice new techniques, Sponsored by LifeMed Alaska interact with Flight Team members in a relaxed, informal training environment. This isn’t a national registry evaluation but an opportunity to practice high-risk-low-frequency interventions or review basic techniques, grab a passport and at your own pace work through the XABC’s of patient management.  

AND...

Don’t fall asleep… (Stress inoculation + Skills development) As you and your partner enter a dream, your senses can’t be trusted, equipment fails, patients present in supernatural ways, the world makes no sense. Navigate the nightmare, provide patient care at your level and find your way back to the waking world where you can claim bragging rights for best time or creative solutions.

**Participants should bring their own stethoscope to fully participate in the lab***

The stethoscope was invented in 1816. It is the symbol of the medical profession. It’s used as a patient assessment tool for blood pressure, breath sounds, heart tones and more. But newer technologies such as NIBP and Capnography are now being used. Heart tones are rarely taught or appreciated. So, is the stethoscope still relevant? Recent introduction of digital stethoscopes come with the ability to record and produce waveforms called phonocardiography. Leave it to Stethoscopy instructor Bob Page to be all over it. Come and learn and experience all about this new technology!

The Board of Directors will be updating the members on what has happened at the Region this past year. During this meeting we will be electing members of our Board of Directors. Each agency in our region has a vote, one delegate per agency. Please join us, meet the IREMSC Board of Directors , get an overview of accomplishments and challenges in our region and help vote for new directors.

All levels from ETT to Critical Care Paramedic, hewn your skill in our rapid succession skills station adventure. Learn procedures or practice new techniques, Sponsored by LifeMed Alaska interact with Flight Team members in a relaxed, informal training environment. This isn’t a national registry evaluation but an opportunity to practice high-risk-low-frequency interventions or review basic techniques, grab a passport and at your own pace work through the XABC’s of patient management.  

AND...

Don’t fall asleep… (Stress inoculation + Skills development) As you and your partner enter a dream, your senses can’t be trusted, equipment fails, patients present in supernatural ways, the world makes no sense. Navigate the nightmare, provide patient care at your level and find your way back to the waking world where you can claim bragging rights for best time or creative solutions.

Please join us for the IREMSC Awards!!! Help us support your fellow EMS provider.

Please select this item on your registration if you are planning on attending.

EMS providers are primarily taught subjective assessment techniques for patients with respiratory problems. This includes basic observation of signs and symptoms that can often be confusing and misleading. Then providers are asked to interview patients for OPQRST-SAMPLE when they are having a hard enough time just breathing. Add to the fact that most protocols are written having therapy based on chief complaints and sometimes without sound clinical judgement. Studies have suggested this approach can be dangerous. Technological advancements have produced respiratory monitors that are much smaller in size and a fraction of the cost of our high-end monitor/defibrillator with Pulse Ox and Capnography. In this presentation, Bob introduces the audience to the concepts of the big three of respiratory monitoring: Pulse oximetry, capnography, and Co-Oximetry (CO monitoring), describing their use as objective patient assessment tools, and discusses through case reviews, the impact they can have on clinical decision making for all levels of providers.

This lecture will explore a series of stroke and neurology case studies designed to enhance participants’ understanding of neuroanatomy and pathophysiology. Through real world patient scenarios, we will review key components of imaging interpretation, early clinical assessment, and evidence-based treatment pathways. The session will walk participants through each case from presentation to final diagnosis, highlighting subtle neurological changes, decision making considerations, and common challenges in acute neuro care. By integrating clinical reasoning with case-based discussion, attendees will strengthen their ability to recognize and respond to neurological emergencies with confidence.

All levels from ETT to Critical Care Paramedic, hewn your skill in our rapid succession skills station adventure. Learn procedures or practice new techniques, Sponsored by LifeMed Alaska interact with Flight Team members in a relaxed, informal training environment. This isn’t a national registry evaluation but an opportunity to practice high-risk-low-frequency interventions or review basic techniques, grab a passport and at your own pace work through the XABC’s of patient management.  

AND...

Don’t fall asleep… (Stress inoculation + Skills development) As you and your partner enter a dream, your senses can’t be trusted, equipment fails, patients present in supernatural ways, the world makes no sense. Navigate the nightmare, provide patient care at your level and find your way back to the waking world where you can claim bragging rights for best time or creative solutions.

Is it a lung problem or a pump problem? When the answer is "both," the stakes are at their highest. Dr. Nance deconstructs the complex physiology of heart failure, tension pneumothorax, and cardiac tamponade into simple, actionable concepts. This session moves past textbook silos to provide a unified approach to dyspnea, focusing on the core physiologic principles that will help you make the right call when every breath counts. 

When a child presents with poor perfusion, it is imperative for the health care

provider to be able to rapidly assess that patient and determine if he is in

shock.  It is important to determine what the etiology of the shock is. Using the

current pediatric shock recommendations, we will contrast and compare the

four main types of pediatric shock and the initial treatment of each one.

All levels from ETT to Critical Care Paramedic, hewn your skill in our rapid succession skills station adventure. Learn procedures or practice new techniques, Sponsored by LifeMed Alaska interact with Flight Team members in a relaxed, informal training environment. This isn’t a national registry evaluation but an opportunity to practice high-risk-low-frequency interventions or review basic techniques, grab a passport and at your own pace work through the XABC’s of patient management.  

AND...

Don’t fall asleep… (Stress inoculation + Skills development) As you and your partner enter a dream, your senses can’t be trusted, equipment fails, patients present in supernatural ways, the world makes no sense. Navigate the nightmare, provide patient care at your level and find your way back to the waking world where you can claim bragging rights for best time or creative solutions.

This lecture will provide an in-depth review of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) with a focus on early recognition, assessment, and evidence-based treatment. Participants will explore the pathophysiology of TBIs, common mechanisms of injury, and how these processes translate into clinical signs and symptoms. The session will also include a detailed walkthrough of performing an accurate Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assessment, along with practical strategies for ongoing neurological monitoring and identifying subtle clinical changes. Emphasis will be placed on timely interventions, coordination of care, and considerations across the continuum from prehospital response to acute management.

Identify some common (different levels of prematurity), rare congenital anomalies and specific aspects of care provision associated with these anomalies (for example, gastroschisis, spina bifida)

All levels from ETT to Critical Care Paramedic, hewn your skill in our rapid succession skills station adventure. Learn procedures or practice new techniques, Sponsored by LifeMed Alaska interact with Flight Team members in a relaxed, informal training environment. This isn’t a national registry evaluation but an opportunity to practice high-risk-low-frequency interventions or review basic techniques, grab a passport and at your own pace work through the XABC’s of patient management.  

AND...

Don’t fall asleep… (Stress inoculation + Skills development) As you and your partner enter a dream, your senses can’t be trusted, equipment fails, patients present in supernatural ways, the world makes no sense. Navigate the nightmare, provide patient care at your level and find your way back to the waking world where you can claim bragging rights for best time or creative solutions.

During this lunch break, Donnie Woodyard, Executive Director of the EMS Compact will be speaking on the value of Alaska becoming a member of the EMS Compact. He will describe advantages and answer questions and concerns.

Pathophysiology of cardiogenic shock. Assessment pearls for distinguishing cardiogenic shock from other shock states, and right-sided shock from left-sided shock. Hemodynamic considerations in the treatment of cardiogenic shock and post-ROSC care, including use of vasoactive medications and positive pressure ventilation. Pharmacology focus on (but not limited to) norepinephrine, vasopressin, epinephrine, dobutamine.

Join Fairbanks Fire Department's Community Paramedic for a discussion on Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) in Fairbanks. This presentation explores the evolving role of MIH and Community Paramedicine in rural and frontier healthcare systems and specifically how it is working in the Fairbanks area. Bring your questions regarding the program.

All levels from ETT to Critical Care Paramedic, hewn your skill in our rapid succession skills station adventure. Learn procedures or practice new techniques, Sponsored by LifeMed Alaska interact with Flight Team members in a relaxed, informal training environment. This isn’t a national registry evaluation but an opportunity to practice high-risk-low-frequency interventions or review basic techniques, grab a passport and at your own pace work through the XABC’s of patient management.  

AND...

Don’t fall asleep… (Stress inoculation + Skills development) As you and your partner enter a dream, your senses can’t be trusted, equipment fails, patients present in supernatural ways, the world makes no sense. Navigate the nightmare, provide patient care at your level and find your way back to the waking world where you can claim bragging rights for best time or creative solutions.

**Online pre-course work required**

After registration, go to https://courses.handtevy.com/enroll-in-online-courses/ to take the pre-course session required for the Handtevy NRock Symposium Class. Register and complete the "Handtevy Newborn Resuscitation and Obstetric course". The cost is $40.00. (this is in addition to the $5.00 you will pay to take the skills portion at symposium) Bring evidence of completion of the online portion with you to the class. (can have the certificate on your phone).

You must complete the online course PRIOR to attending this session. Proof of completion will be required at the door.

Obstetric and newborn emergencies are rare, high-risk calls, and among the most stressful situations an EMS provider may face. The Handtevy Newborn Resuscitation & Obstetrics Course (NROC) is designed to give prehospital professionals the knowledge and confidence to manage pregnancy-related emergencies, emergency delivery, and newborn resuscitation in the field. The pre-course requirement is completed online in about two hours. This classroom session provides an additional two-hour classroom session with cases, delivery practice, and hands-on newborn resuscitation skills. Together, the online and classroom sessions provide four hours of CAPCE-approved continuing education.

Built for EMTs, paramedics, and prehospital clinicians, this course focuses on the most critical elements of maternal and newborn stabilization. You’ll learn practical strategies for assessment, delivery preparation, neonatal ventilation and resuscitation, medication support, and team readiness that can be put into practice immediately.

This training is concise, accessible, highly relevant, and delivers real skills that reduce anxiety and improve performance when every second matters.

Through engaging instruction and interactive case-based learning, you will:

-Recognize and manage high-risk pregnancy complications and obstetric emergencies.

-Prepare for and manage emergency delivery, including common complications.

-Perform effective newborn resuscitation, including airway support and ventilation.

-Apply neonatal and maternal care principles in the prehospital environment.

-Strengthen teamwork, communication, and readiness in high-stress situations.

By the end of the course, you’ll not only know what to do, but you’ll have the confidence to do it under pressure.

What you have always wondered about but didn't know who to ask. This is an open forum discussion. Submit questions in writing or online before the event, with open Q&A if time allows. Panel guests: Justin Perkins, IREMSC Executive Director, Dr. Benjamin Nance, IREMSC Medical Director - , Todd McDowell, State of Alaska OEMS, Renee Escamilla, EMS for Children.

All levels from ETT to Critical Care Paramedic, hewn your skill in our rapid succession skills station adventure. Learn procedures or practice new techniques, Sponsored by LifeMed Alaska interact with Flight Team members in a relaxed, informal training environment. This isn’t a national registry evaluation but an opportunity to practice high-risk-low-frequency interventions or review basic techniques, grab a passport and at your own pace work through the XABC’s of patient management.  

AND...

Don’t fall asleep… (Stress inoculation + Skills development) As you and your partner enter a dream, your senses can’t be trusted, equipment fails, patients present in supernatural ways, the world makes no sense. Navigate the nightmare, provide patient care at your level and find your way back to the waking world where you can claim bragging rights for best time or creative solutions.