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2018 GAEMS Providers & Educators Conference - Call for Presentations

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04-11-2018 11:02:19

Bennie Hearn

MA, TN Paramedic Instructor/Coordinator

Paramedic

Medical Center EMS, Jackson, TN

106 Enfield CoveMedinaTN38355United States

(731) 5140695

(731) 5140695

bennieahearn@gmail.com

Hearn CV.docx

Hearn Bio.docx

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Why you want to speak at theGAEMS EducatorsConference

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Crazy, Not CrazyEvaluating a Patient's Mental Status

“Altered Mental Status” tends to be a frequent complaint to EMS providers. Butwhat is normal, what is altered and how do EMS providers differentiate betweenthe two during the patient assessment. This course is designed to teach theparticipant proven accepted methods of evaluating mental competency andbeing able to incorporate this new method into a part of everyday treatment.

1. Review the brain and its structures2. Differentiate normal and abnormal in patients3. Discuss competency versus capacity in patients4. Discuss various forms in assisting in mental evaluations5. Review mental illnesses encountered in the field

It is my desire to connect and learn for my peers as much as I can. My desire toalso encourage others in this field through education and conversation.

Date Preferred (check all thatapply)

Time Preferred

Type of Session

Audio Visual EquipmentNeeded

Role Desired

If National Speaker, what isyour usual honorarium perday or per session?

Compensation Agreement

Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 (afternoon session)Monday, Sept. 24, 2018Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 (ends at 1:15 pm)

Either

Breakout Session (1 hr)

Computer ProjectionWireless Lapel MicrophoneSound System

National Speaker

I request $100 per session.

I agree to the above listing of compensation for my role desired, and will not holdGAEMS responsible for fees and expenses above those listed above.

Bennie A Hearn IV 106 Enfield Cove Medina, TN 38355 731-514-0695 bennieahearn@gmail.com

Dear Sirs,

Please find attached proposals for presentations for your conference. I have included a small biography and CV. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you,

Ben Hearn

Ben Hearn is twenty-two-year veteran paramedic with 12 years as an adjunct instructor for local community colleges and a state evaluator for NREMT testing. A native of West Tennessee, his passion is for the next generation of EMS providers to be better than he. Having studied and acquiring a Master’s degree, he has a desire to educate and encourage all in the EMS profession. He is also passionate about promotion of the advancement of his profession as he serves as the Tennessee Membership Coordinator for the National Association of EMTs.

Married to his wife, Cheryl, for 23 years; his daughter is a sophomore studying music at Bethel University and his son is a 6th grader in Medina.

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BENNIE A. HEARN 106 Enfield Cove, Medina, TN 38355 | 731-514-0695 | bennieahearn@gmail.com

EDUCATION Liberty Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, VA M.A. in Religion 2010

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA B.S. in Biblical Studies 2008 Jackson State Community College, Jackson, TN A.A.S 1998 Area of Concentration: Paramedicine

EMS EXPERIENCE Medical Center EMS, Jackson, TN Paramedic 2017-Present Gibson County EMS, Trenton, TN Paramedic 2013-2017 Weakley County EMS, Dresden, TN Paramedic/In-service instructor (Currently Part-time) 2001-2011

Haywood County EMS, Brownsville, TN Paramedic 1997-2001

Various EMS services and EMS related position 1998-Present

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Dyersburg State Community College, Dyersburg, TN Paramedic Instructor 2012-2013 [Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades.]

Adjunct Instructor-EMT-IV 2011-2013 [Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades.]

Jackson State Community College, Jackson, TN EMT/EMT-IV/AEMT Instructor 2005-2008, 2015

Various In Service Classes and NREMT Refresher Courses and AEMT Transition Classes 2009-2016

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RELATED TRAINING NAEMSE EMS Instructor Course Part I (2005) CAAHEP/Co AEMSP Accreditation and Evaluating Student Competency Course (2013) NAEMSE EMS Instructor Course Part II (2013) Implementation of National EMS Education Standards (2013) Reviewer for AAOS EMT Text 11th Edition

MEMBERSHIPS National EMS Educators Association National Association of EMTs NAEMT Membership Coordinator for Tennessee

Tennessee EMS Educators Association

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The American Melting Pot-Discussing Cultural Compentency

Description:

America has always been a country of open arms to welcome those who wish to come here to her shores. It is however; inappropriate to conclude that these people groups should abandon their traditions and cultural values when they arrive. EMS personnel are often their first encounter with medical personnel and have the opportunity to establish the tone for their continued care. EMS personnel should be able to treat patients from other cultures without personal biases or any type of discrimination.

Objectives:

• Define “culture” and the need for cultural competence in EMS • Evaluate the change of immigration in the US and the local state • Discuss how to investigate cultural differences within an individual area • Discuss how those cultural differences might affect medical care • Analyze methods of overcoming possible impediments to delivering emergency care

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture with power point and group discussion and interaction

Audience:

EMT-Basic. AEMT, Paramedic

Requirements:

Projector, screen and audio ability

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Therapeutic Communication

Description:

Communication is an important component of the EMS system. Without it, all systems would breakdown, from dispatching information, to patient interviewing, to patient handoff to definitive care. As providers, one must recognize that there are bindings that limit, such as ethics, autonomy, understanding, active listening and then execution of what is understood. EMS practitioners need to understand and gain rapport with patients in order effectively initiate treatment. But to be a good speaker, being an active, effective listener is a must. Reviewing communication techniques, how to become an active listener and effectively communicate with various ages of patients is necessary

Objectives:

1. Discuss the ethical aspect of communication 2. Review the interrelation of empathy and communication 3. Discuss importance of gaining the patient’s confidence and barriers to that effect 4. Differentiate effective and ineffective communication 5. Interpret nonverbal patient behaviors 6. Distinguish common field interview mistakes

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture with power point and group discussion and interaction

Audience:

EMT-Basic, AEMT, Paramedic

Requirement:

Projector and screen, audio capability

Notes:

Modifiable for a 60-90-minute session.

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Documenting Patient Refusals

Description:

Refusals are a part of EMS care, whether it is a refusal of a procedure or complete refusal of care and/or transport. As providers, our focus should be on quality patient evaluation and assessment and be able to best assist the patient in determining if EMS services are in their best interest. In a crowded room, a thorough assessment of the patient, their condition and needs along with the advice of the practitioner is impossible. Having the ability to correctly document the scene, patient condition, assessment and recommendations for transport are a must in today’s quality improvement process, not to mention, keeping the provider out of attorney’s crosshairs. A thorough discussion of assessment, and documentation will be examined during this session.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the duty to act of the EMS practitioner 2. Discuss types of consent and the legal aspects 3. Discuss the patient’s capacity to make decisions and the legal aspects 4. Define the art of a patient assessment for refusals 5. Define the art of legal and accurate documentation for refusals

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture with power point and group discussion and interaction

Audience:

EMT-Basic, AEMT, Paramedic

Requirement:

Projector and screen, audio capability

Notes:

Presented in 2018 at the Wisconsin EMS Conference

Modifiable for a 60-90-minute session.

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Opioids…America in Crisis

Description:

America’s love for opioids has been decades in the making. From injured soldiers dealing with pain to America’s workforce getting their life back, opioid medications have made an indelible mark. Although a new push from the federal government examining the opioid use, President’s since the 1970s have been dealing with the over-use of not only prescription opioids but illegally produced ones as well. Of late, the increased opioid use has created a need to address over-medicated patients; this has triggered the increased usage of Naloxone by lay-people and law enforcement personnel. This increased use has created additional concerns for EMS personnel. In addition to opioids, a brief look at new illegal medications on the horizon will be reviewed.

Objectives:

1. Define the history of opioids in America and the current causation of the overdose epidemic. 2. Describe briefly the basic properties of naloxone. 3. Demonstrate the effectiveness of law enforcement’s use of naloxone. 4. Critique law enforcements’ use of naloxone. 5. Examine personal protective measures needed. 6. Examine new illicit synthetic narcotics being created.

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture with power point and group discussion and interaction

Audience:

EMT-Basic, AEMT, Paramedic

Requirement:

Projector and screen, audio capability

Notes:

Presented in 2017 at the Answering the Call Dispatchers Conference (TN), 2017 at the TIKI MAST Conference (TN) and in 2018 at the Wisconsin EMS Conference

Modifiable for a 60-90-minute session.

**Modified to be state specific as needed

Bennie A Hearn IV 106 Enfield Cove Medina, TN 38355 731-514-0695 bennieahearn@gmail.com

Dear Sirs,

Please find attached proposals for presentations for your conference. I have included a small biography and CV. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you,

Ben Hearn

Ben Hearn is twenty-two-year veteran paramedic with 12 years as an adjunct instructor for local community colleges and a state evaluator for NREMT testing. A native of West Tennessee, his passion is for the next generation of EMS providers to be better than he. Having studied and acquiring a Master’s degree, he has a desire to educate and encourage all in the EMS profession. He is also passionate about promotion of the advancement of his profession as he serves as the Tennessee Membership Coordinator for the National Association of EMTs.

Married to his wife, Cheryl, for 23 years; his daughter is a sophomore studying music at Bethel University and his son is a 6th grader in Medina.

BENNIE A HEARN IV 106 Enfield Cove, Medina, TN 38355 | 731-514-0695 | bennieahearn@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Liberty Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, VA M.A. in Religion 2010

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA B.S. in Biblical Studies 2008

Jackson State Community College, Jackson, TN A.A.S 1998 Area of Concentration: Paramedicine

EMS EXPERIENCE

Medical Center EMS, Jackson, TN Paramedic 2017-Present Gibson County EMS, Trenton, TN Paramedic 2013-2017 Weakley County EMS, Dresden, TN Paramedic/In-service instructor (Currently Part-time) 2001-2011

Haywood County EMS, Brownsville, TN Paramedic 1997-2001

Various EMS services and EMS related positions 1998-Present

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Dyersburg State Community College, Dyersburg, TN Paramedic Instructor 2012-2013 [Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades.]

Adjunct Instructor-EMT-IV 2011-2013 [Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades.]

Jackson State Community College, Jackson, TN EMT/EMT-IV/AEMT Instructor 2005-2008, 2015

Various In Service Classes and NREMT Refresher Courses and AEMT Transition Classes 2009-2016

RELATED TRAINING

NAEMSE EMS Instructor Course Part I (2005) CAAHEP/CoAEMSP Accreditation and Evaluating Student Competency Course (2013) NAEMSE EMS Instructor Course Part II (2013) Implementation of National EMS Education Standards (2013) Reviewer for AAOS EMT Text 11th Edition

MEMBERSHIPS

National EMS Educators Association National Association of EMTs

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NAEMT Membership Coordinator for Tennessee Tennessee EMS Educators Association CONFERENCES TN: Communications Conference, TIKI MAST Alabama EMS Conference Wisconsin EMS Association