Join us Sunday, Sunday, October 31- Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Fort Worth, TX to learn the latest techniques and innovative approaches in critical care. Familiarize yourself with industry trends, changes and challenges. Network with your colleagues and industry leaders. And, last but by no means least, spend qualityIN-PERSON time with friends, both old and new!

Register by JULY 29th
to take advantage of
Early Bird savings!

CLINICAL

MECHANICAL VENTILATION: STOP MAKING IT HARD FOR YOURSELF

Michael Frakes
APRN, CCNS, CFRN, EMTP, FCCM

In the intensive care units, pulmonologists and respiratory therapists manage ventilators, so for many critical care transport providers, mechanical ventilation seems intimidating and overwhelming. It shouldn’t be – we’re just making air go in and letting it come out.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

THROW AWAY THE CHECKLIST...COMPETENCY EVALUATION IN THE 21st CENTURY

Sue Parrigin, MSN, RN, CFRN, NRP

Sue will provide real world examples of a competency program focused on evaluating skills and critical thinking utilizing scaled assessment criteria. This program utilizes a needs assessment/gap analysis format to identify competencies that will directly affect patient care and outcomes.

WELLNESS

“BOSS, I’M TIRED”:
SAFETY CULTURE IN A
POST-PANDEMIC WORLD

Justin Koper, MS, GSP, MTSP-C, FP-C

The recent pandemic presented unique challenges for organizations and put safety cultures to the test. Now that we are attempting to move on and adapt to our new normal how can we reengage, reinvest, rebuild, and reinforce our safety cultures to be more resilient?

DIVERSITY

YES, I'M NATIVE. MY LIVER ISN'T HURTING.

Amanda Page, FP-C, B.S.

Amanda will discuss the overt and subtle racism she has seen and experienced working as a flight paramedic, clinical manager, and educator. Learn how post-colonialization impacts the way Native Americans experience our healthcare system and common misconceptions about the Indigenous People of the United States.

SAFETY

INSTITUTING INCAPACITATED PILOT PROCEDURES… CRAWL, WALK, RUN

Sid Bingley, RN, CEN, CFRN, NRP, FP-C
& Scott Davis & Tyson LeRoy

An overview of the initial hurdles, training development process and implementation of teaching Life-Guard’s medical crew how to safely gain control of the aircraft when needing time to resuscitate an incapacitated pilot in the event of an emergency.

CLINICAL

HIGH FLOW NASAL CANNULA IN TRANSPORT

Bryan Winchell
RN, FP-C, CFRN, CCRN, C-NPT

The use of High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) therapy has exploded across neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations, and now you are receiving requests to transport these patients. Where do you start?

Spotlight on Special Events

MFI "Kick-Off" Tailgate Party

The MedEvac Foundation International invites you to a special "kick off" fundraising event on Saturday at the Omni Fort Worth when you get to town! Pack your favorite NCAA or NFL team jersey and join us for an evening of football & cornhole, burgers & dogs, and libations & music - all for a GREAT cause...Taking Care of Our Own.

Annual Memorial Lights Display

Steeped in AMTC tradition, the Memorial Lights Display is the most beautiful and poignant event held during the annual conference. This year's Memorial Lights will be displayed around the Fort Worth Water Garden's Quiet Pool, the perfect setting for reflection, located adjacent to the Convention Center and across the street from the Omni Fort Worth.

The Memorial Lights Display offers a quiet, safe space to honor the lives of our colleagues lost in the line of duty.

"Om Shanti Shanti Shanti"

This year in Fort Worth, we bring you yoga and meditation sessions on Monday morning

Take a moment to pause, connect back to calm, and get refocused during these back-to-back wellness offerings to find your Zen.

Plus so much more...

Visit SHIFT AMTC21 online for full conference details as they become available.

Save $100 when you register by Thursday, July 29th!

The Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) is an internationally recognized, annual educational meeting and trade show dedicated to improving the quality of patient care transport services. AMTC facilities a lively exchange of information to help medical transport professionals respond to constantly changing patient needs, and promotes industry advancement through adaptation to new technologies.

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13918 E. Mississippi Ave.,Suite 215,Aurora, CO 80012
Phone: 303.344.0457
Website:https://www.astna.org/

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