The NCRTAC is an organized group of health care entities and emergency responders who have an interest in organizing and improving trauma care within our region. Our primary purpose is to design, implement and evaluate a trauma system within the region that is data-based, confidential and sensitive to the needs and limitations of our area.

Attend Your Way

Attend in-person at our Wausau campus for networking, vendors, facility tours, and hands-on breakout sessions. Virtual viewing will be available via Zoom for attendees unable to attend in-person. Please note, some breakout sessions are limited to in-person attendees only (marked with a * on the agenda below).

Conference Agenda

7:30am - 8:00am Registration

8:00am - 9:15am Dr. “Deke” Farrington Memorial Keynote Presentation & Keynote: "What's New in Geriatric Trauma", Dr. Michael McGonigal

9:25am -1 0:25am Breakout Session 1

  • "Enhancing Trauma System Preparedness: The Role of the Medical Examiner", Dr. Leah M. Schuppener
  • "Interacting with Ski Patrol", Cindy Kolzow, Jeff Kolzow, Shannon Heintz
  • "From Scene to Survival: Hands-On Trauma in Action", EMS Scenarios*

10:25am - 10:55am Morning Break/Visit Vendors

10:30am - 12:00pm Tours of the new Marathon County Forensic Science Center (This takes place of the Breakout 2 Session)

10:55am - 11:55am Breakout Session 2

  • "Management of the Altered Patient", Tiffany Miller
  • "Emerging Trends in Prehospital Trauma Management", Dr. Michael McGonigal
  • "From Scene to Survival: Hands-On Trauma in Action", EMS Scenarios*

11:55am - 12:40pm Lunch/Visit Vendors

12:40pm - 1:40pm Breakout Session 3

  • "Pediatric Readiness for ED Providers: Trauma, Trends and WI Insights", Dr. Michael Kim
  • "Sports Equipment Removal and Emergency Action Plans", Jodi Waltenberg & Adam Meshak
  • "From Scene to Survival: Hands-On Trauma in Action", ED Scenarios*
  • "Stop the Bleed Instructor Course", Andrea Hebert*

1:55pm - 2:55pm Breakout Session 4

  • "What You Really Need to Know About Penetrating Trauma", Dr. Michael McGonigal
  • "Inside the MCI Response: How ICS Positions Drive Success", Bob Conrad
  • "From Scene to Survival: Hands-On Trauma in Action", ED Scenarios*
  • "Stop the Bleed Instructor Course", Andrea Hebert*

3:05pm - 4:20pm Closing Session: "The Aftermath and Mental Health of a Police Officer's Critical Incident", Captain Adam Meyers

4:20pm - 4:30pm Closing Remarks/Door Prizes

 

Cost

$40

Audience

The program is intended for EMS providers of all levels, hospital trauma nursing staff and all other providers interested in injury prevention and the care of the trauma patient. 

Continuing Education Credits

Marshfield Clinic Health System, Inc. is approved as a provider of continuing health education by the Wisconsin Society for Healthcare Education and Training (WISHET). Marshfield Clinic Health System, Inc. designates this activity for up to 6.5 contact hours (0.65 CEUs) of continuing education for allied health professionals. To claim credit, you must complete the program evaluation

Refund/Registration Change Policy

A full refund is available for registration cancellation requests received on or before April 2nd. No refund will be available after April 2nd. Registrants may switch from attending in-person to virtually until April 2nd.

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