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Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) can re-certify themselves by attending Continuing Medical Education sessions (CMEs) through Clarkson's Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences for free! The CME programs will take place virtually and/or at Clarkson Hall. Clarkson Hall is located at 59 Main Street, Potsdam, NY.
NYS State CMEs will be provided for attendees that attend in person or virtually. Food and beverages may be offered to those that attend in person.
Direct questions, comments or to be placed on our CME email list, please contact Douglas Wildermuth, 315-268-4444 or dwilderm@clarkson.edu.
CME Requirements:
- Attendees must be on time.
- Attendees must be engaged (with cameras on) the entire time.
- Names, email addresses, NYS EMT #'s, etc. must be provided.
Upcoming Presentations
Domestic Violence Recognition and Patient Care
Presented by Meghan Williams, MA, NRP, CIC, NCEE
March 18, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
One in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime, and about 20% of cases involve a weapon. The risk of homicide increases when a person leaves an abusive relationship. In this session, we'll define domestic violence (intimate partner violence), review warning signs, discuss how to safely and appropriately communicate with patients, and explore ways to avoid escalating a dangerous situation. The American College of Emergency Physicians reaffirmed in 2025 that domestic violence is a major public health crisis frequently encountered by EMS - yet many victims are never identified or seek hospital care.
Little Bodies, Big Emergencies: Pediatric Shock Recognition
Presented by Dr. Bill R. Young NRP, Ed. D., CP-C
February 18, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
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The early recognition of shock in pediatric patients is not just important—it’s life-saving. Unlike adults, children often compensate incredibly well until they suddenly don’t. This means the early warning signs can be subtle, easy to miss, and very different from what we’re used to seeing in adult shock. A child in shock may look deceptively stable—playing, talking, even walking—while their body is already at the edge of collapse.
Airway Management Start to Finish
Presented by Christopher Galton; MD, NRP, FP-C, FASA
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January 21, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Dr. Galton will be taking you from the initial assessment of a patient's airway all the way through the nuances of which RSI induction medications fit which patient situations effectively. He will be weaving patient cases throughout the presentation that represent a variety of EMS interactions. We will be covering concepts that are relevant for first responders to subspecialty critical care transport clinicians and everyone in between. The real question: can he fit it all into a two hour block?
Registration Required:
https://clarkson.zoom.us/meeting/register/uUXZMG17RImRYcWHmQC67w