Maui 2011

Current Concepts in Emergency Care 32nd Annual

December 4-9

Wailea Hawaii

For information and registration go to www.ieme.com

Co sponsored by Institute for Emergency Medical Education, Emergencies in Medicine, and U C San Diego School of Medicine

CONTOMS (Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support) Medical Directors Course is an eight-hour course designed for physicians and others who provide medical control for pre-hospital personnel operating with tactical law enforcement teams. Sponsored by the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Park Police, this course details the rationale and scientific basis for modified standards and scope of practice in the tactical environment, including background for TEMS practice, modifications in medical procedures and philosophy for care in the tactical environment. TEMS Protocol development, step-by-step development of a TEMS program, quality assurance mechanisms, the role of the physician in TEMS, controversial issues in TEMS and the tactical commander’s perspective on TEMS. Register Aug. 1 – Oct. 31 for the December 5 course. Course location: Alexandria VA.

http://www.nps.gov/uspp/2Yu9mcom.htm