EMS Wizard Conferences
EMS at the OBX
Jennette's Pier · Nags Head, NC
Next dates: coming soon
Learn on the coast. EMS at the OBX brings EMS providers, educators and leaders together for clinical updates, leadership, provider wellness and hands-on simulation, right on the beautiful Jennette's Pier.
Education where EMS meets the ocean
Coastal EMS is different. Long transports, seasonal population surges, marine trauma and limited access to definitive care shape every call. EMS at the OBX gives you two days of practical sessions built by people who work in that environment, plus time to connect with peers and vendors on Jennette's Pier.
Who should attend: EMTs, AEMTs, Paramedics, educators, officers and EMS leaders from North Carolina and beyond.
What you get: general sessions on clinical topics, leadership and wellness; vendor breaks; and, in past years, hands-on simulation and post-conference courses.
Continuing education: CE credit is awarded based on documented seat time.
Partners (2024)
Sponsored by Dare County EMS
Hosted by College of The Albemarle
Brought to you by Meducate, Inc. (EMS Wizard)
Jennette's Pier
7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
Post-conference courses in 2024 were held at College of The Albemarle, Dare Campus.
Registration
Registration for the next EMS at the OBX is not open yet. Want to know first? Send us a note and we'll let you know when it opens.
Fee exemption: At past events, attendees affiliated with a North Carolina fire, EMS, law enforcement or military agency could be fee exempt for some portions of the conference under NC Community College System rules.
A look back: EMS at the OBX 2024
October 7-8, 2024, at Jennette's Pier, with post-conference courses October 9-10 at College of The Albemarle, Dare Campus. Here's what attendees learned.
Welcome remarks each day by Jennie Collins (Dare County EMS Director) and Walter Meads (College of The Albemarle EMS Program).
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Why Are We Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Case studies on critical thinking, disease pathophysiology and what best predicts patient outcomes. Dr. Nicole Saffell
My Journey. A retired EMS director's personal story of loss, and why supportive workplaces and mental well-being matter. Kevin Underhill
Stroke Outside of the Box. Going beyond standard stroke screening tools, including the "unable to assess" patient. Kate Turner
Different Not Less: Breaking Barriers. Autism, associated medical conditions, de-escalation and sensory processing in emergency encounters. Bethany McGirt
How Much is That Doggie in the Window? Two animal-assisted support programs for first responders. Eric Olsen with Rowan, Ryan Whittington with Max
Pediatric Trauma. ECU Trauma Services
What Can You Do in 5 Minutes. Carl McKnight
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Jaws of Life: EMS Chronicles from the Outer Banks. Real calls involving shark attacks and other coastal trauma, from dispatch to transport. Terence Sheehy
Life is a Highway. Generational differences, career bottlenecks and the great resignation. Justin Preddy
Saving Ourselves: The Strong & The Stressed. Mental health among first responders and the organizational support that helps. Brad Lawson
Semi-Advanced 12-Lead ECG: A Whirlwind Review. T-wave and ST-segment analysis and false STEMI activations. David Glendenning
Phones Down, Eyes Up: Stay Aware, Stay Safe! Minimizing distractions and staying safe in dynamic scenes. Brook Cox
To Ambulance or Not To Ambulance. QRVs, BLS, ALS and hybrid response models using EMD and ePCR data. David Grovdahl
All day: ECU Mobile Healthcare Simulation Unit. Hourly hands-on scenarios in a simulated resuscitation bay and ambulance compartment, open to all levels. Helen Tripp
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EMS Tactical Officer II (two days). Brad Lawson
Mental Health First Aid Fire/EMS. Helen Tripp
Injury Prevention Workshop. Garry Pomerleau
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