Gary Wiemokly, MPH, EMT-P, RN __________________________________________________________________ Biography: A patient care provider, educator, administrator, and EMS Coach. He is a dynamic, energetic, caring, and motivating speaker whose unique sense of humor and depth of EMS knowledge comes across in vibrant and fun presentations. Gary is the current EMS Chief for the Town of Enfield, as well as the Program Director and Professor at Springfield College in their EMS Management Program. With over 35 years experience in EMS as a paramedic/firefighter, flight nurse/paramedic, EMS Educator, and State EMS Director, Gary’s combined love of EMS, people, and unique personal teaching style has made him a favorite speaker at EMS conferences nationally and internationally. ___________________________________________________________________ Presentation 1 Title: How Many Fingers Am I Holding Up? It’s Tuesday Coach, lemme go back in… The days of “jog it off, you’ll be fine” are gone or are they? Each year a significant number of sandlot to professional athletes are the recipients of head injuries that involve concussions. Just what is a concussion, what affect will this have on the injured player? Are there keys to assessment that will help EMS to rule-in a concussion? What are the treatment choices for head injury and concussion? Target Audience: BLS and ALS Providers Presentation 2 Title: Spirtuality @ 60mph Does your patient really need another does of epinephrine or would the clergy from their local house of worship serve them better? You KNOW the answer to that question-right?!? This presentation is all about the human spirit and the light inside each of us that makes us get up and answer the call to duty at 0300. It also has something to do with the many intangibles we experience as care providers and the connection we make with our patients. It also has something to do with understanding a patient’s perspective and what they experience with us, yet western medicine practiced in an ambulance may be a tough place to find it for BOTH the patient and the care provider. Join Gary on the road less traveled and be prepared to be enlightened! Target Audience: BLS and ALS Providers Back to 2014 schedule | 
