| While final details for Symposium 2026 are still coming together, we’re excited to share a more detailed preview of what’s in store!
Friday Morning Sessions
Start your day with high-impact education across four dynamic time blocks:
8:00 – 8:50 AM
9:00 – 9:50 AM
10:15 – 11:05 AM
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM
This year’s lineup delivers real-world relevance, fresh perspectives, and thought-provoking discussions. Planned session topics include:
The Hidden Load of High-Functioning EMS Providers: Performance, Coping, and the Unseen Cost of Always Being the One Who Handles It
Every Day Responses…Not What We Expected
TXA: The TEMU Alternative to Blood
Why Isn’t My Narcan Working?
Contractions and Complications: What Could Go Wrong?
Why This Is One of the Best Jobs—and How We Shoot Ourselves in the Foot with the Next Generation
PE Class (No, This Has Nothing to Do with Gym Class): A Review of Pulmonary Embolus and Treatment Options
Management of Burnout in Healthcare: Why Am I So Unhappy?
Prehospital Pain Management
Pulmonary Embolism: The Great Masquerader
Respect Your Elders! Care Considerations in Geriatrics
It’s Just a STEMI! So What?
First on Scene: So, You’re Telling Me There’s a Plan? (And How We Fit Into It)
Situational Awareness 2.0: Ensuring You Are Prepared for the Unexpected
The Command Call
Surviving a Cardiac Arrest from a Paramedic’s View
Critical Incident Mental Health
The Summer Trifecta
So You’re the Guy That Died
In Search of Magic Crystals: Point of Care Ultrasound in EMS
M.A.S.O.N. – Medical And Safety On Notice
🕧 12:45 – 1:45 PM - Lunch
🕑 2:00 – 4:45 PM - Friday Afternoon: Hands-On & Interactive
Thanks to our partners at AHN and UPMC, the afternoon will get you out of your seat and into action. Our round-robin format ensures every participant rotates through hands-on stations, including:
Airway management
Labor & delivery
Pediatric codes
High-fidelity simulation
🕜 Saturday: Inspiration & Perspective - Saturday concludes by 1:30 PM
We’ll kick off the morning with breakfast, before hearing from two outstanding keynote speakers:
AJ Heightman
With a remarkable 51-year career spanning EMS leadership, operations, and 26 years as Editor-in-Chief of JEMS, AJ brings unmatched insight and inspiration.
James Schmidt
Co-founder of the Gabby Petito Foundation and retired firefighter/EMS professional, Jim delivers a powerful and deeply personal message on recognizing and responding to domestic violence—an issue that demands our attention.
Continuing Education
Every session at Symposium 2026 will be eligible for continuing education credit. A detailed breakdown of hours and categories will be released closer to the event.
We’re building something special for 2026—and we can’t wait to share it with you. If you have questions or suggestions, we’d love to hear from you! |