🎉Join us for a full day of education, networking, and professional development at the beautiful Bristol Mountain Ski Resort! 🏔️✨
What you need to know:
Date: May 30, 2025
Location: Bristol Mountain Ski Resort, Canandaigua, NY
8:30 AM - Registration
9:00 AM - Conference starts
5:00 PM - Wrap up followed by networking happy hour
Who Should Attend: Healthcare professionals of all levels and specialties
Why Attend? Earn 6 CMEs, network with peers, gain actionable strategies, and stay current in healthcare trends.
What’s included in my registration? Six CME credits, dynamic sessions, continental breakfast, lunch, networking happy hour, and of course the magnificent mountain views!
Come spend the day with us and take in the breathtaking views at Bristol Mountain Resort!
Don’t miss the chance to hear from industry experts, engage in dynamic breakout sessions, and gain valuable insights you can apply in your practice.
Sessions
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What does it take to lead under pressure, earn trust, and build resilient teams? Drawing from over three decades in military and law enforcement leadership, Sheriff Todd Baxter shares real-world lessons in accountability, communication, and mission-driven service—insights every EMS professional can apply in the field and beyond.
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Join a multidisciplinary panel as they tackle real-world challenges through moderated questions and live audience Q&A. Gain practical insights on assessment, transport decisions, and team-based care when treating critically ill or injured children in the prehospital setting.
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When every instinct says "treat now," this session shows you when waiting—and thinking—is the best medicine. Gain a practical approach to identifying and managing metabolic acidosis in prehospital care.
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Refine your airway skills alongside a team of anesthesiologists in this hands-on lab. Practice critical techniques, troubleshoot common challenges, and build confidence in managing difficult airways. Appropriate for all levels of EMS providers.
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This session explores the emotional and psychological toll of crisis response work in EMS and public safety. Dr. Butler shares lessons from nearly three decades of experience supporting first responders, offering insight into how we show up—for our patients, our colleagues, and ourselves. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for resilience, recovery, and long-term wellness in high-stress environments.
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Crying isn’t always diagnostic—but pain is real, and so is our ability to treat it. This session explores practical, evidence-based approaches to pediatric pain management in the prehospital setting. Learn how to assess pain, choose appropriate interventions, and deliver comfort with confidence and compassion.
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Discover innovative approaches to EMS education that actually make an impact. This session explores evidence-based teaching techniques, learner engagement strategies, and tools to improve information retention. Whether you’re a field preceptor or formal educator, you’ll walk away with practical methods to help your students not just learn—but remember and apply—what matters most in the field.
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This interactive, hands-on session gives providers tools to manage agitated or combative patients with safety and confidence. Learn when and how to apply restraints, explore legal and ethical considerations, and practice techniques that balance patient dignity with provider protection.
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Not every slurred word or drooping face is a stroke—and not every stroke looks like the textbook. This session dives into common stroke mimics, subtle red flags, and practical tips to improve recognition, reduce delays, and make the right call when every second counts.
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Victims of trafficking often pass through EMS unseen. Learn red flags, documentation tips, and simple interventions that could change—or save—a life.
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Get hands-on with American Sign Language basics tailored to EMS. Learn signs for common symptoms, commands, and respectful patient interaction when language barriers are silent.
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Blunt or penetrating, traumatic chest injuries demand rapid thinking and skilled intervention. This session covers prehospital management of thoracic trauma, including airway considerations, needle decompression, chest seals, and field decision-making—so you’re ready when every breath counts.
Speaker Bios
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Sheriff Todd Baxter brings over 37 years of military and law enforcement experience to his role as Monroe County’s 49th Sheriff. A U.S. Army veteran, he spent 22 years with the Rochester Police Department and later served as Chief of the Greece Police Department. He holds a master’s in Strategic Leadership and teaches at Roberts Wesleyan University, where he shares his commitment to public service, team building, and values-based leadership.
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Dr. Katherine Nacca is a pediatric emergency medicine physician at URMC’s Golisano Children’s Hospital. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University, where she also completed her residency in Emergency Medicine and fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Dr. Nacca is double board-certified in Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine and specializes in providing high-quality acute care to children in emergency settings.
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Adam Oplinger has over 30 years of experience in EMS, beginning as an EMT in 1990 and advancing to paramedic in 1996. He has spent 15 years in critical care transport as a flight paramedic and nurse. Adam began his nursing career in a pediatric cardiac ICU and later served as Pediatric Transport Coordinator. He now manages the Pediatric Trauma Program at UR Medicine’s Kessler Trauma Center and holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Nursing and Organizational Management.
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Shane O’Donnell is a seasoned paramedic with extensive experience in critical care and emergency medical services. He serves as the Director of Critical Care at Prodigy EMS, a Flight Paramedic at Mercy Flight Central, and Assistant Clinical Care Manager for CHS Mobile Integrated Health Care. An advocate for continuous teaching and learning, Shane frequently presents at national conferences and has been featured on numerous EMS podcasts. He specializes in pediatric resuscitation and prehospital clinical advancement.
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Dr. Adam Breslin is the Director of the Medical ICU at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. He completed his fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center and residency in Emergency Medicine at Duke University, where he served as Chief Resident. A former flight paramedic with Air Methods, Dr. Breslin now serves as a medical director for the organization, combining his clinical expertise with his passion for prehospital critical care.
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Dr. Chris Galton is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine at the University of Rochester and the Chief Medical Director for Mercy Flight Central. He is board-certified in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine and has worked as a paramedic for over two decades, continuing to staff as a flight paramedic. Nationally recognized for his leadership in prehospital airway management, Dr. Galton blends clinical expertise with a passion for education, research, and advancing critical care transport systems.
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Dr. Kimberly Butler is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience in psychiatric emergency care, crisis services, outpatient settings, the VA, and the Monroe County Office of Mental Health. She currently leads the Health and Wellness Program for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and is the founder of Blue Line Wellness, dedicated to supporting the mental health of law enforcement professionals. A certified instructor with NYS DCJS since 2015, she teaches at the academy and serves on the Rochester Threat Advisory Committee (ROCTAC). Dr. Butler is deeply committed to helping first responders process what they’ve seen and show up for themselves and others—because they are worth it.
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Joe Wlostowski is a flight nurse and educator with Mercy Flight Central. He brings over 30 years of experience in EMS and critical care transport and serves as Clinical Educator for the organization. He has served as adjunct faculty for Finger Lakes Community College’s CCEMTP program and is a frequent conference speaker. Joe specializes in critical care, resuscitation, and healthcare simulation, and has led the development of innovative education and training programs.
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Danielle Pasqualucci is a flight nurse and educator with Mercy Flight Central, where she combines clinical expertise with a passion for teaching. She holds a master’s degree in education and a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Danielle is dedicated to mentoring current and future clinicians and advancing the practice of critical care transport. Her background includes critical care leadership roles at URMC’s Strong Memorial Hospital, where she championed professional development and evidence-based clinical education.
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Eric Rathfelder is a Detective Sergeant with the Rochester Police Department and a paramedic with CHS Mobile Integrated Healthcare. He also serves as an Education Specialist with the University of Rochester’s Division of Prehospital Medicine and is a member of the Monroe-Livingston Regional EMS Council. Eric combines his background in education, law enforcement, and prehospital expertise to support clinical education and system development. He holds a Master’s degree in Science Education from the University of Rochester and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from SUNY Geneseo.
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Dr. Ann Leonhardt Caprio is the Program Coordinator for the University of Rochester Comprehensive Stroke Center at Strong Memorial Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing at the University of Rochester. A nurse practitioner since 2006, she led the effort to achieve Joint Commission stroke center certification. Her professional focus includes stroke care for older adults, transitions of care, interprofessional education, and quality improvement in neuroscience nursing.
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Keith Beer is a Deputy Sheriff with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at St. John Fisher University. He previously served with the Rochester Police Department’s Special Operations Section and spent nearly seven years as a detective with the Greece Police Department, investigating major felony crimes. Keith has extensive experience in tactical operations, human trafficking intelligence, and crimes against vulnerable populations, and continues to champion education and prevention strategies in law enforcement.
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Jenny is a paramedic with CHS Mobile Integrated Healthcare, serving diverse suburban and rural communities south of Rochester, NY—including the Rochester Institute of Technology and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. With a background in American Sign Language from her studies in high school and SUNY Geneseo, Jenny brings a passion for Deaf culture and communication into the prehospital setting, where she continues to learn and advocate for inclusive, patient-centered care.
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Shaylah Montgomery is a flight nurse and paramedic with over 13 years in EMS and a background in critical care and emergency nursing. Since 2018, she has combined her love for medicine and aviation as a flight clinician. Shaylah is an advocate for accessible education, co-hosts ASTNA’s Runways & Roadways podcast, and serves on their social media committee. Outside of work, she enjoys fly fishing, snowboarding, and mentoring through creative outreach.
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After beginning a career in the business world, Tyler was “bitten by the bug” and successfully transitioned into prehospital provision of care and EMS education. Tyler has now spent over a decade embracing and promoting lifelong learning in EMS. Passionate about evidence-based medicine, he promotes patient advocacy by correlating pathophysiology to proactive care. Outside of his work in the classroom, Tyler has also had the privilege of presenting at EMS conferences and through online learning platforms. Tyler continues his work as a full-time educator (CIC) with the SUNY Cobleskill Paramedic Program and as a paramedic with Moreau Emergency Squad.