The State of Tennessee Division of EMS will recognize up to 12 contact hours ( Categories TBD) for Symposium attendance and up to 4 hours of Pediatric Hours for Pre-Conference Attendance for Tennessee EMS Providers.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - (There is a seperate ticket for this event)

Four hours of pediatric contact hours will be awarded.

This session is presented by Jefferson County EMS with topics to include:

• Pediatric Trauma
• Pediatric Mental Health Emergencies
• Pediatric Substance Abuse
• Pediatric Case Studies

EMS Symposium Presented by Vanderbilt LifeFlight

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

7:00      Registration

8:00     Welcome - Announcements

8:15      Perspective and Perspective - Allen Davis -HEART

9:15      Pediatric Trauma - Angie Bowen - Jefferson County EMA/EMS

10:15    Break

10:45   Environmental Emergencies / Snake Bites - Tim Perry - Erlanger LifeForce

11:45    Lunch (on your own)

1:15      Crisis Leadership - Chief Tony Watson - Pigeon Forge Fire Department

2:15      Disaster Mental Health - Paul Trumpore - TN Federation of Fire Chaplains

3:15      Break

3:45     Ethics and Values in EMS - A.J. Spoone - Knoxville Fire Department/Jefferson County EMS

Thursday, October 5, 2023

7:00     Registration

8:00    Welcome - Announcements

8:15     Responding to Special Needs Pediatric Patients - Oseana Bratton - East TN Children's Hospital/CRPC

9:15     Trauma - Timothy Bell - Vanderbilt LifeFlight

10:15   Break

10:45   Burns - Dr. Patrick Duffy - Vanderbilt Burn Center

11:45    Lunch (on your own)

1:15      Trench Rescue/Live Panel - Patrick Moore - Rural Metro Fire Knox County

3:15     Break

3:45     Retention and Recruitment - Emily Wood - Pigeon Forge Fire Department