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2009 EMS EXPO COMPETITION OVERVIEW
Deadline for Team Registration: March 31 2009

The EMS EXPO COMPETITION central judging staff is in the process of planning this year’s event and we look forward to working with you. The Official Rules, General Information, and Equipment Lists are attached. the entire competition will be held on Friday, april 17, leaving you free to enjoy the conference all day Thursday and saturday. Information Packet.

The key to success in competing is advanced preparation. Your team will need to prepare for a comprehensive written examination as well as evaluation as a team in two simulated patient care scenarios. This requires review of EMS standards, state objectives, and current information found in EMS journals, as well as practicing as a team in simulated patient care scenarios.

Each team member will participate in the written exam competition at their level of licensing. All team members, including alternates, will be competing for awards recognizing first, second, and third place winners for Medical First Responder, Basic EMT, EMT Specialist, and Paramedic levels. Winners are announced at the Awards Ceremony Saturday night.

Competition awards are determined by combining scores in the written competition with those of each team scenario to determine placement for Medical First Responder, Basic EMT and Paramedic teams.

As you read through the information in making your decision to compete, here are a few other facts to keep in mind:

1.     All participating teams must be in uniform with appropriate identification. You are required to be in uniform for the team picture taken on Friday morning, the written and practical competition, and the Awards Ceremony.

2.     A required team briefing will take place early on Friday morning with the Chief Judge to answer questions and clarify concerns.

3.     Teams will be sequestered once the practical portion of the competition begins. It will be necessary to bring all required equipment and supplies at this time.

4.     Continuing education credits are given to each participant at the completion of the competition and completion of an evaluation and signing of the continuing education roster.

5.     The judging staff is made up of EMS Instructor Coordinators and practitioners from a variety of locations around the state. Several have been with the EMS Expo Competition for many years.

6.     It is important that each member of the team read the official rules carefully. Any violation will result in disqualification of the team.

7.     By entering the team competition, individuals give permission for photos to be taken and used in future EMS EXPO publications.

Team equipment will not be checked in to the competition area. Because of other events, there is no overnight security of equipment available. The teams are to bring supplies and equipment with them at the time of sequestering. After you finish the competition, please go to the area designated to complete an evaluation, pick up a continuing education slip, and sign the continuing education roster.

We take great pride in the quality of the competition as it has evolved over the years. We can guarantee a challenging, thought provoking experience for all teams. We hope the competition will be a positive and rewarding experience for each of you. GOOD LUCK!

                                                            The Central Judging Staff
                                                            Tim Cooper, Coordinator
                                                            (517) 483-5274
                                                            tcooper@lcc.edu