WCDES “To Be or Not To Be” Immobilized At North Salem VAC (9/24)

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TRAINING Announcement

Issued: August 13, 2014 Announcement #: 14-130E

EMS Spotlight Wednesdays with Guy Peifer:

“To Be or Not To Be” Immobilized

Spinal Immobilization & Special Considerations

Course Description:

Please join Guy Peifer, EMT-P/CIC/RF for the who’s, what’s, where’s, why’s, and how’s of spinal immobilization. Myths will be busted. Facts will be found. The participant will leave this session with a thorough understanding of protocols, procedures, and methods of application for appropriate management of the suspected spinal injury patient.

This course may be applied toward Trauma or General Elective CME hours under the NY State DOH EMS Continuing Education Recertification Program.

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS CLASS

Date(s) / Time(s):

Wednesday, September 24^th7:00-9:00pm

Targeted Audience:

Emergency Medical Personnel

Program Location:

North Salem VAC

14 Daniel Rd, North Salem, NY 10560

Program Cost:

None

Registration:

Pre-registration is mandatory. Walk-ins are not permitted. Class size is limited.

Send an email directly to emsedu@westchestergov.com. You MUST provide: name, agency, cert level, contact phone number, email address, and bulletin #.

Please refer all related questions to Nyle Salley, EMS Division

Westchester County Department of Emergency Services

(914) 231-1495 or email nas5@westchestergov.com