Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC)

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

🚑 It’s Not Too Late to Earn Your EMS Continuing Education Credits! 🚑

Missed the live event? No problem! Registration is still open for the 49th Annual Pennsylvania EMS Conference, and all sessions are available On-Demand through November 30, 2026. Earn up to 24 hours of Continuing Education from the comfort of your home, station, or office.

This year's conference features timely, practical, and thought-provoking topics, including:

✅ Prehospital Blood Administration and Trauma Resuscitation
✅ Mass Casualty Incidents at Special Events
✅ Modern EMS Management of Substance Use Disorder
✅ Airway Fundamentals and Critical Decision Making
✅ Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Management
✅ Pediatric Assessment and Psychosocial Support
✅ OB/GYN Case Reviews for EMS Providers
✅ Emergency Vehicle Safety and Operation Safe Arrival
✅ Emerging EMS Threats and Technology Risks
✅ Health, Wellness, and Longevity for EMS Professionals
✅ Success Cause Analysis: Learning from What Goes Right in EMS
✅ Youth in EMS and Building the Future Workforce

Whether you're an EMT, Paramedic, PHRN, EMS Educator, EMS Chief, Medical Director, Student, or Healthcare Professional, there's something for everyone.

🎥 Watch on your schedule. 📚 Earn valuable CE credits. 🏆 Learn from nationally recognized EMS and healthcare experts. ⏳ Access available through November 30, 2026.

👉 Register today at PAEMSConference.org

💬 What session interests you the most? Drop a comment below: 🩸 Prehospital Blood 🚑 Trauma & Critical Care 👶 Pediatrics 🧠 Behavioral Health & SUD 🚨 MCI & Emergency Preparedness ❤️ EMS Wellness

Tag a colleague who still needs CE hours before the end of the year!

09/28/2026

🚑 Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation Announces New Level I Trauma Center Accreditation

On September 25, 2026, 2:00 pm - The Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF) has approved St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus in Easton, PA for elevation from a Level II Trauma Center to a Level I Trauma Center, effective October 1, 2026. This designation reflects the hospital’s commitment to providing the highest level of trauma care and specialized resources for critically injured patients.

Pennsylvania is home to 56 accredited trauma centers, ensuring residents have access to advanced trauma care across the Commonwealth. Trauma centers play a vital role in improving patient outcomes by providing continuous, specialized treatment by highly trained teams when every second counts.

Congratulations to St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus and all the dedicated healthcare professionals whose efforts help strengthen Pennsylvania’s trauma system and save lives every day.

Learn more about Pennsylvania’s trauma system and trauma center levels at PTSF. https://www.ptsf.org/

Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation St. Luke's Medical Center 🚑🏥

09/21/2026

🚑 It’s Not Too Late to Earn Your EMS Continuing Education Credits! 🚑

Missed the live conference? No problem!

The 49th Annual Pennsylvania EMS Conference is still available On Demand through November 30, 2026, giving you the flexibility to complete high-quality EMS education anytime, from anywhere. Plus, at just $10 per person, it's one of the most affordable ways to earn continuing education credits before September certification expiration deadlines.

✅ On-demand access through November 30, 2026
✅ Affordable registration: Only $10 per person
✅ Earn valuable EMS continuing education credits
✅ Learn from expert presenters and statewide EMS leaders
✅ Complete courses on your schedule

Don't let your certification cycle catch you by surprise. Register today and start earning the credits you need!

🌐 Register now: PA EMS Conference

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to reflect on one of the most significant and solemn days in our nation’s history. On September 11, 2001, thousands of innocent lives were lost, families were forever changed, and communities across America were united in grief. Yet amid unimaginable tragedy, we also witnessed extraordinary courage, compassion, and selfless service.

We remember those who lost their lives in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. We honor the first responders, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS providers, military personnel, and countless everyday citizens who answered the call without hesitation. Their bravery in the face of danger demonstrated the very best of humanity and continues to inspire us today.

As members of Pennsylvania’s EMS and healthcare community, we are especially mindful of the sacrifices made by those who dedicated themselves to helping others during that tragic day and in the difficult days that followed. Their legacy lives on through every act of service, every emergency response, and every commitment to caring for those in need.

Twenty-five years later, we continue to stand together in remembrance, gratitude, and resolve. Let us honor the memory of those we lost by serving our communities with compassion, supporting one another, and never forgetting the strength that comes from unity.

From all of us at PEHSC, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.

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08/25/2026

Join Thousands of EMS Professionals at the 49th Annual Pennsylvania EMS Conference!
For nearly half a century, the Pennsylvania EMS Conference has been the premier destination for EMS education, innovation, and professional growth. This year's 49th Pennsylvania EMS Conference brings together an outstanding panel of national, regional, and Pennsylvania-based experts covering the topics that matter most to today's EMS professionals.
📅 Live Online Conference: September 1-4, 2026
💻 On-Demand Access: Available through November 30, 2026
✅ Registration is Open Now!
Explore cutting-edge education featuring topics including:
🚑 Airway Management & Critical Care Transport
🩸 Prehospital Trauma Resuscitation
🧠 Mental Wellness & EMS Longevity
💊 Substance Use Disorder Management
👶 Pediatric Emergencies
🔬 Success Cause Analysis & Patient Safety
📋 Medical Director Panel Discussions
🚨 Emergency Response Operations & Much More!
Whether you're an EMT, Paramedic, EMS Educator, Medical Director, Student, or EMS Leader, you'll find valuable content designed to strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and support the future of EMS.
Last year, more than 3,100 participants joined us virtually from Pennsylvania and beyond. Don't miss your opportunity to learn from industry leaders and engage with colleagues from across the EMS community.
🔗 Register today at www.PAEMSConference.org
Penn State Health WellSpan Health Glick Fire Equipment Company UPMC Atlantic Emergency Solutions Emergency Health Services Federation Bucks County Emergency Health Services Chester County EMS Council, Inc. Delaware County CISM EMS West - Kersey Office EMS of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. Montgomery County Ambulance Association Seven Mountains EMS Council Southern Alleghenies EMS Council, Inc. Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute PA Emergency Management Agency

08/21/2026

🩸 Blood on Board: Transforming Prehospital Trauma Resuscitation 🚑

Trauma resuscitation has changed dramatically over the last two decades. The days of large-volume crystalloid resuscitation are giving way to a new standard: early hemorrhage control and balanced blood product resuscitation.

As EMS systems increasingly bring blood products directly to the point of injury, prehospital providers are playing a larger role than ever in improving trauma outcomes before patients reach the hospital.

Join Jonathan Jenkins, Clinical Research Education Manager with the LITES Network, for an in-depth look at the science, logistics, and future of prehospital blood administration.

Whether your organization is exploring a blood program for the first time or looking to strengthen an existing initiative, this session will provide practical guidance and valuable insights into one of the most significant advances in trauma care.

🎤 Speaker:
Jonathan Jenkins
Clinical Research Education Manager
LITES Network

📅 September 2, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
💻 Live Online

🎥 Can't attend live? No problem! Your registration includes on-demand access to this session and all Pennsylvania EMS Conference presentations through November 30, 2026. Watch live or access recordings anytime throughout the fall.

🔗 Register today at PA EMS Conference

The future of trauma care starts before the patient reaches the hospital. Learn how blood on board is transforming prehospital resuscitation and improving outcomes for critically injured patients.

Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC) | Pennsylvania Department of Health

Fire Equipment Company

08/21/2026

👶🚑 Is This Kid Sick? Pediatric Assessment, Decision-Making & Transport Considerations

Pediatric patients can be some of the most challenging patients EMS providers encounter. Is the child truly sick? How serious is the condition? What's the best treatment plan? Where should the patient be transported? And should that transport be by ground or air?

Join Fran Hildwine, Training Center Coordinator with Nemours Children's Health, for an engaging and interactive session designed to help EMS professionals answer these critical questions with confidence.

This highly interactive presentation encourages participants to think through realistic pediatric emergencies and consider how available resources, department capabilities, and regional factors influence patient care decisions.

🎤 Speaker:
Fran Hildwine
Training Center Coordinator
Nemours Children's Health

📅 September 1, 2026
⏰ 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
💻 Live Online

🎥 Can't attend live? No problem! Your registration includes on-demand access to this session and all Pennsylvania EMS Conference presentations through November 30, 2026. Participate live or watch later at your convenience.

🔗 Register today at PA EMS Conference: paemsconference.org

When seconds matter and resources vary, knowing how to assess, treat, and transport pediatric patients can make all the difference.

Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC) | Pennsylvania Department of Health

Glick Fire Equipment Company

08/21/2026

🏆 Success Cause Analysis in EMS: Why Getting It Right Matters—and How to Learn From It 🚑

EMS has long focused on learning from mistakes through quality assurance reviews, root cause analysis, and morbidity and mortality discussions. While these processes are essential, they raise an important question:

What can we learn when things go right?

Join Dr. Avram Flamm and Travis Mitchell of WellSpan Health for an innovative and thought-provoking session exploring Success Cause Analysis (SCA), a powerful approach that examines why successful patient care and operations occur and how those successes can be replicated.

In EMS, positive outcomes are often the result of strong teamwork, effective communication, adaptive decision-making, situational awareness, and resilient system design. Yet these factors frequently go unexamined because success is often assumed rather than analyzed.

Through engaging discussion and real-world EMS case examples, participants will learn how to identify what worked, why it worked, and how to build systems that make success more predictable and repeatable.

🎤 Speakers:
Dr. Avram Flamm
System EMS Medical Director
WellSpan Health

Travis Mitchell
Senior Director for Patient Safety
WellSpan Health

📅 September 1, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
💻 Live Online

🎥 Can't attend live? No problem! Your registration includes on-demand access to this session and all Pennsylvania EMS Conference presentations through November 30, 2026. Participate live or watch on your own schedule and revisit these valuable leadership and quality improvement concepts anytime.

🔗 Register today at PA EMS Conference

Sometimes the greatest opportunity for improvement isn't found in what went wrong, but in understanding why things went right.

Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC) | Pennsylvania Department of Health

WellSpan Health

🏆 Success Cause Analysis in EMS: Why Getting It Right Matters—and How to Learn From It 🚑

EMS has long focused on learning from mistakes through quality assurance reviews, root cause analysis, and morbidity and mortality discussions. While these processes are essential, they raise an important question:

What can we learn when things go right?

Join Dr. Avram Flamm and Travis Mitchell of WellSpan Health for an innovative and thought-provoking session exploring Success Cause Analysis (SCA), a powerful approach that examines why successful patient care and operations occur and how those successes can be replicated.

In EMS, positive outcomes are often the result of strong teamwork, effective communication, adaptive decision-making, situational awareness, and resilient system design. Yet these factors frequently go unexamined because success is often assumed rather than analyzed.

Through engaging discussion and real-world EMS case examples, participants will learn how to identify what worked, why it worked, and how to build systems that make success more predictable and repeatable.

🎤 Speakers:
Dr. Avram Flamm
System EMS Medical Director
WellSpan Health

Travis Mitchell
Senior Director for Patient Safety
WellSpan Health

📅 September 1, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
💻 Live Online

🎥 Can't attend live? No problem! Your registration includes on-demand access to this session and all Pennsylvania EMS Conference presentations through November 30, 2026. Participate live or watch on your own schedule and revisit these valuable leadership and quality improvement concepts anytime.

🔗 Register today at PA EMS Conference

Sometimes the greatest opportunity for improvement isn't found in what went wrong, but in understanding why things went right.

Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC) | Pennsylvania Department of Health

WellSpan Health

08/20/2026

🚑 Anatomy of a Traumatic Arrest: Time Is Life 🚑
Traumatic cardiac arrest is not the same as a medical cardiac arrest. Successful resuscitation depends on rapidly identifying the cause, addressing reversible conditions, and getting the patient to definitive trauma care as quickly as possible.
Join Justin Heinrich, Trauma Program Director at WellSpan Health, for an in-depth look at the unique challenges of traumatic cardiac arrest and the evidence-based interventions that can improve patient outcomes in the prehospital environment.
This session will explore:
✅ The key differences between medical and traumatic cardiac arrest
✅ The pathophysiology of traumatic arrest and common mechanisms of injury
✅ Identification and management of reversible causes, including hemorrhage, airway compromise, and tension pneumothorax
✅ Mechanism-specific resuscitation strategies for blunt, penetrating, and burn injuries
✅ The importance of minimizing scene time and prioritizing rapid transport
✅ The role of the "Golden Hour" in trauma survival and recovery
Through practical discussion and real-world application, participants will gain valuable insights into managing some of the most challenging emergencies encountered in EMS.
🎤 Speaker:
Justin Heinrich
Trauma Program Director
WellSpan Health
📅 September 3, 2026
⏰ 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
💻 Live Online
🎥 Can't attend live? No problem! Your registration includes on-demand access to this session and all Pennsylvania EMS Conference presentations through November 30, 2026. Watch live or learn on your schedule with access to conference recordings throughout the fall.
🔗 Register today at PA EMS Conference: paemsconference.org
When every second counts, understanding the anatomy of a traumatic arrest can make the difference between life and death.
Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC) | Pennsylvania Department of Health
WellSpan Health

🚑 Anatomy of a Traumatic Arrest: Time Is Life 🚑

Traumatic cardiac arrest is not the same as a medical cardiac arrest. Successful resuscitation depends on rapidly identifying the cause, addressing reversible conditions, and getting the patient to definitive trauma care as quickly as possible.

Join Justin Heinrich, Trauma Program Director at WellSpan Health, for an in-depth look at the unique challenges of traumatic cardiac arrest and the evidence-based interventions that can improve patient outcomes in the prehospital environment.

This session will explore:

✅ The key differences between medical and traumatic cardiac arrest
✅ The pathophysiology of traumatic arrest and common mechanisms of injury
✅ Identification and management of reversible causes, including hemorrhage, airway compromise, and tension pneumothorax
✅ Mechanism-specific resuscitation strategies for blunt, penetrating, and burn injuries
✅ The importance of minimizing scene time and prioritizing rapid transport
✅ The role of the "Golden Hour" in trauma survival and recovery

Through practical discussion and real-world application, participants will gain valuable insights into managing some of the most challenging emergencies encountered in EMS.

🎤 Speaker:
Justin Heinrich
Trauma Program Director
WellSpan Health

📅 September 3, 2026
⏰ 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
💻 Live Online

🎥 Can't attend live? No problem! Your registration includes on-demand access to this session and all Pennsylvania EMS Conference presentations through November 30, 2026. Watch live or learn on your schedule with access to conference recordings throughout the fall.

🔗 Register today at PA EMS Conference: paemsconference.org

When every second counts, understanding the anatomy of a traumatic arrest can make the difference between life and death.

Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC) | Pennsylvania Department of Health

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