Conference Schedule
Check back regularly as new sessions are being added weekly!
Guest arriving Tuesday October 15th are welcome to secure your conference credentials between the hours of 5:00 - 7:30pm. Avoid the lines, check in Tuesday evening at our registration kiosk.
Join us for the Lehigh Valley Health Network Sponsored Breakfast. Guest from both the CODE EMS Conference and our Health Care Coalition are welcome to join us for this morning's breakfast.
1.0 Clinical CreditProudly Sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network Keynote Presentation.This class explores how provider experience, composure, prioritized care, and clear communication across the continuum of trauma care contribute to successful outcomes in chaotic environments.
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Jason Knight
Lehigh Valley Health Network
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Jeff Kuklinski
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Join us for our opening ceremony, Mr. Douglas Kish, Former Police Chief (ret) as he proudly presents our National Anthem.
Immediately following our Keynote Presentation, please remain seated as we pay tribute to our EMS family members that have gone before us.
Visit Pennsylvanias Premier EMS Conference Exhibition Hall and experience our many incredible Vendors, Sponsors, and supporters of the 2025 CODE EMS Conference.
Visit the Tower Health Exhibition area and take advantage of a No Cost Influenza Vaccine.
Northeast Health Care Coalition Opening Remarks / Coalition Roadmap
1.0 Other CreditThis session will explore lessons learned and best practices in planning for special events, drawn from recent large-scale operations in Philadelphia. Designed for healthcare emergency managers, the talk will highlight strategies for managing patient surge, multi-agency coordination...
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Gretchen Shanfeld
City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
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Gretchen Shanfeld
City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
1.0 Other CreditPlanning and providing coverage for large, planned events with the HCC.
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Edward Coleman
City of Bethlehem Emergency Medical Services
1.0 Clinical CreditThis session will have a brief introductory didactic covering the fundamentals of PTX identification and treatment of pneumothorax followed by a hands on simulation of needle thoracostomy.
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Thomas Stauffer
Tower Health - Reading Hospital
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Thomas Stauffer
Tower Health - Reading Hospital
1.0 Clinical CreditDudes on 'Ludes...is that the headliner, fans, or both? The creativity of street names for recreational drugs is second only to the creativity of band names. This session will compare band names with drug names while discussing the toxicology and treatment pathways that EMS...
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Derek Fikse
Lehigh Valley Health Network
1.00 Clinical CreditThe purpose of this lesson is to ensure that students understand how to recognize the process to successfully perform CPR and the 10 Step Process on a firefighter in full PPE and SCBA.
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Gregory Doltz
Battalion 1 Consultants
Is your CPR Certification soon to expire? Join us in the CODE EMS Conference Exhibit Hall and visit CPR Heart Starters and renew your CPR at NO Cost.
1.0 Clinical CreditThis session is a hands-on didactic/workshop approach to the Infrequently performed intervention of Cricothyrotomy. Didactic review, mannequin and tissue practice stations will be utilized and taught by Practitioners and EMS educators from multiple health networks to better...
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Duane Siberski
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
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Duane Siberski
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
.50 Clinical Credit.50 Other CreditThe MRC is a national network of medical and non-medical volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to help communities throughout the country prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and public health emergencies. MRC units continuously recruit...
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MaryEllen (Mel) Shiels
Allentown Health Bureau
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MaryEllen (Mel) Shiels
Allentown Health Bureau
1.0 Clinical CreditWe will discuss common vascular trauma scenarios, in-field management, case review and insight into definitive surgical management. This will be a session open to dialogue with questions encouraged.
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Christian Pothering
St. Luke's University Health Network / Progressive Physician Associates
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Christian Pothering
St. Luke's University Health Network / Progressive Physician Associates
1.0 Clinical CreditWe will review the medications that EMTs are authorized to administer or assist with, as well as proper 12-lead ECG placement. This session will be primarily hands-on, providing practical experience. Please come prepared with any questions regarding EMT scope of practice.
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Gregory Drake
Mobile CPR/AED & First Aid
1.0 Clinical CreditDiscussion of complex cases and management that make physicians do additional preparation before patient arrival. Pre-hospital and initial resuscitation and management will be discussed.
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Michael Musso
Reading Hospital Tower Health
1.0 Clinical CreditLearn the signs and symptoms of acute stroke, including special attention to the posterior circulation. Learn how to recognize possible large vessel occlusion (LVO) that may warrant hospital bypass to a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Review the important elements of the medical...
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David Ermak
Geisinger Health
1.0 Clinical CreditThis course explores the prehospital management of complex medical and traumatic cases with uncertain diagnoses, weighing the risks and benefits of critical care interventions. Participants will review pathophysiology, treatment approaches, and hospital imaging to enhance decision...
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Zach Matuzsan
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Join us for the CODE EMS Conference luncheon, with our Keynote session immediately following, in the same location.
1.0 Clinical CreditThis keynote confronts the unspoken cost of silence in EMS. We celebrate bravery, but often ignore the emotional toll behind the uniform. Dr. Orlando E Rivera pulls back the curtain on what it really means to serve in silence, challenging outdated views of resilience, exposing why...
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Orlando Rivera
You Can't Chart Gut Instinct
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Orlando Rivera
You Can't Chart Gut Instinct
1.0 Clinical CreditPlanned events provide unique opportunities for communities & health systems to test capabilities before real-world events occur. This presentation will review the medical management of Pocono Raceway's annual Motorsports & Music Festival mass gathering events. Synergies from the...
RSVP for this meeting is required (limit space).
1.0 Other CreditSpecial Events include but are not limited to, festivals, fairs, sporting events, large scale planned events such as tournaments, parades, historical gatherings and concert. EMS agencies and organization are encouraged to have discussions with community leaders and responders to...
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Jay Taylor
Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS
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Jay Taylor
Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS
1.0 Other CreditDuring the 2024 presidential campaign, the candidates hosted events in communities across the nation. Each event required close coordination among federal, state, and local public safety personnel to ensure the safety of all involved. On July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania, a...
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Richard Lippert
HCSWPA
1.0 Clinical CreditDiscussion on resuscitation prior to intubation.
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Michael Murphy
St. Luke's University Health Network
Is your CPR card going to expire? Stop on by to complete your CPR re-certification.
1.00 Clinical CreditThis season will provide an overview on the etiology and treatment of the Pediatric Burn patient
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Kurt Freer
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
1.0 Clinical CreditElectric Vehicle Fire related injuries and response.
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Monty Littlejohn
Geisinger Health
1.0 Clinical CreditMaxillofacial trauma evaluationKey problems and work-upClassification of facial fractures and soft tissue injuriesScar management
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Wellington Davis
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Twice the trivia, Twice the taser power, all of the fun! Back by popular demand, Taser Trivia II returns with a jolt of excitement and a new twist! This high-voltage EMS Con-Ed is your chance to test your knowledge on some of the world’s most significant large-scale disasters, from American...
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Christopher Confalone
Eastern PA EMS Council
LET'S ROCK KALAHARI - JOIN US FOR AN AMAZING EVENING OF LIVE MUSIC.Proudly Sponsored by Service Electric Ostrich Hat Flows like a DJ but ROCKS like a bandFrom the Finger Lakes of New York to The Atlantic City New Jersey Boardwalk and back home in the Pocono Mountains Ostrich Hat has been...
Our conference registration kiosk will be open Wednesday October 16th beginning at 6:00am.
TEST SESSION
Please join the Team from Tower Health - Tower Direct for breakfast this morning.
Your career in EMS is more than a job—it's a launchpad. In this inspiring session, we’ll explore how the skills, experience, and resilience gained in EMS can open doors to a wide range of future opportunities. Hear real stories from individuals in our region who have used their EMS foundation to...
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Charles Barbera
Reading Hospital Tower Health
1.0 Clinical CreditDescribe how the RACE score is used to identify large vessel occlusion (LVO) in acute stroke patients, particularly in prehospital settings, and its role in improving access to timely endovascular treatment. Using actual pre-hospital patients, the audience will use what they...
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Ken Reichenbach
Lehigh Valley Health Network
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Ken Reichenbach
Lehigh Valley Health Network
1.0 Clinical CreditA review of complex EMS trauma cases which required operative management and techniques to improve care in the field.
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Richard Lopez
Geisinger Health
1.00 Clinical CreditWill review the current clinical definition of cardiogenic shock, discuss the common exam findings, co-morbid conditions, current management strategies, provide a brief overview of mechanical circulatory support, pre-hospital care, and interfacility transportation concerns.
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Brian McCauley
Tower Health - Reading Hospital
1.0 EMSVO / 1.0 Other CreditThis course will provide participants with the opportunity to gain a perspective on the broad range of competencies and qualifications associated with emergency vehicle driving. Through discussion and demonstration, driver function, performance and behavioral qualifying...
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Thomas Barnowski
Northampton Community College
Is your CPR card going to expire? Stop on by to complete your CPR re-certification.
Visit Pennsylvania's Premier EMS Conference Exhibition Hall and experience our many incredible Vendors, Sponsors, and supporters of the 2025 CODE EMS Conference.
1.00 CPC CreditsRound table discussion with Bureau of EMS Director, Anthony Martin and State Medical Director, Dr. Dan Bledsoe.
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Anthony Martin
Bureau of EMS
1.0 Clinical CreditField Training Officers (FTOs) are the backbone of EMS education, guiding new hires, supporting seasoned providers, and often delivering continuing education. Clinical educators are equally vital, playing a key role in recruitment and retention. Yet, FTOs frequently receive...
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Jonathan Carolla
Penn State Health Life Lion
1.0 Clinical CreditWe will be going over What meds EMT'S can give or assist with. We will also be going over 12 lead placements. This will be mostly hands on. Please come with all your questions about what EMT'S can or cannot do.
Is your CPR card going to expire? Stop on by to complete your CPR re-certification.
1.00 OTHER CreditsHave you had someone say that your agency has plenty of money, but won’t spend it? While it may not be a “sexy” topic, understanding the economics of EMS is crucial for anyone seeking to drive meaningful change. But this isn’t just about learning—it’s about leading. By equipping...
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Eric Schmidt
Shaler Hampton EMS
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Eric Schmidt
Shaler Hampton EMS
1.0 Clinical CreditThis session will provide EMS professionals with more information on athletic trainers (who they are, education and training, and scope of practice) and how to build a collaborative team for the best interest of the patient. This includes when EMS is standing by at athletic events...
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Ellen Payne
Moravian University
Join us for lunch this afternoon, sponsored by the CODE EMS Conference.
1.0 Clinical CreditThis Keynote Session is sponsored by Suburban EMS.This program equips frontline professionals and their supporters with strategies to strengthen mental wellness in high stress roles. It goes beyond individual coping tools by addressing the culture shift needed in public safety and...
1.0 Other CreditTo foster and support spiritual health and well-being for EMS providers and organizational culture and development.
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Christian Neubaum
Penn State Health Life Lion
1.0 EMSVO / 1.0 Other CreditThis course will provide participants an opportunity to gain a perspective of the role organizational leadership plays with the determination of expectations related to selection, training, and qualifications of emergency vehicle drivers. Through discussion and...
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Thomas Barnowski
Northampton Community College
1.0 Clinical CreditsEmergency management of the advanced airway and initial recognition and management of the critically injured trauma patient. “Lessons for Iraq”.
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T. Christian Daniello
Geisinger Health Systems
1.00 Clinical CreditTen years after its introduction, the Pennsylvania Prehospital Voluntary Readiness Program received a well-deserved revision to meet patient needs, industry expectations, and maintain a cutting-edge approach towards pediatric care. The Prepared for Pediatrics – EMS program rolled...
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Duane Spencer
Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council
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Duane Spencer
Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council
Visit Pennsylvania's Premier EMS Conference Exhibition Hall and experience our many incredible Vendors, Sponsors, and supporters of the 2025 CODE EMS Conference.
Regional Medical Advisory Committee meeting, hosted virtually, see a conference team member for additional information to join us.
1.0 Clinical CreditBus accidents occur frequently, and first responders need to understand the differences between them and the usual passenger vehicle accident. This lecture will cover school and commercial bus accidents and how EMS providers mitigate these multi-victim incidents. The student will...
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Richard Bossert
Philadelphia Fire Department
1.0 Other CreditUnlocking Coaching Skills introduces participants to "Coach Approach," emphasizing active listening, self-awareness, and transformative communication techniques. It covers core coaching skills, like reflective inquiry and managing emotional triggers, while exploring frameworks like...
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Jennifer Anderson
First Responder Coaching
1.0 Other Credit
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Zachary Lysek
Northampton County
1.0 Other CreditInsight on the maintenance of a healthy, multiple sphere analogy, lifestyle to survive in the EMS Profession.
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Duane Siberski
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
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Duane Siberski
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
THE PARTY CONTINUES THIS EVENING:Ready to turn up the heat on your Thursday night? Join us as Slammin Jamz Entertainment delivers your favorite music and entertainment as we celebrate yet another incredible CODE EMS Conference.
1.0 Clinical CreditSurviving a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting is an exceptionally rare occurrence, and being one of two individuals to achieve this on the same night is virtually unprecedented. This presentation will focus on the presenter's personal experience with cardiac arrest and...
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Talo Capuzzi
Allegheny Health Network
1.0 Clinical CreditWhen you say that you understand what the patient is describing to you, do you truly know what they are talking about. My Cancer story is here to help providers understand cancer and chemotherapy.
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Garth Allanson
Jersey Shore Area EMS
1.0 Clinical CreditMy session will describe the events leading up to my sudden cardiac death which occurred during a Police search.
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