“This course is the best course that I have experienced in over 15 years.  Every aspect of the course is applicable to my practice.  A real confidence booster."
Stephen Thompson, NREMT-P, Arizona

“This course is the gold standard for any practicing paramedic with RSI capabilities. I added many tools to my tool box.”
Dawn Vogt, MICP

“This course was the best airway oriented training that I have ever had. It was refreshing to expand on my experience in such a practical and vital way.”
Scott L. Booth, REMTP

“I loved this course. It took my skills a level beyond my training and experience.”
Jason K. Kinser, FF/NREMT-P

“Every practicing paramedic should be required to take this course. It has changed the way that I will approach airway management.”
Cindy Johnson, RN, NREMT-P

“Fantastic course! I wish this information was incorporated in every paramedic’s initial training. This is one of those 'must have’ courses for any provider.”
Mike Clumpner, MBA, NREMT-P

“Very professional, very informative - the caliber of faculty and the personable approach to the material made this course the best I’ve attended in 20 years. The emphasis on teaching, showing, demonstrating and then practicing the skills was great. The faculty completely removed the anxiety factor from the students. The handouts are top notch. The course was a confidence booster in knowledge and skills. Great job!”
Alan W. Sosebee, RN

“An awesome course that has greatly increased my confidence level and my knowledge of a wider variety of options.  This information should be included in all paramedic programs.”
Jim Thomas, EMT-P, Colorado

“This is an incredible airway course and all advanced personnel should take the course--great job!"
Starlett Bixby, RN, Pennsylvania

Hosting a Course

Are you interested in hosting The Difficult Airway Course: EMS?  If so, please contact Terry T. Steele, Executive Director, at tsteele@theairwaysite.com or (860) 679-9285. 

Would you like to learn more about applying for grants?  Check out Verathon's Grant Writing Toolkit for EMS Professionals.   

The Definitive EMS Airway Course

• Experience the only EMS airway course that is designed by the authors of the definitive airway textbook, the Manual of Emergency Airway Management - Drs. Ron Walls, Michael Murphy and Robert Luten.  Participants receive a copy of the Manual (a $65.00 value!).
  

  

• Learn simple airway algorithms that allow for an orderly, reproducible approach to any emergency airway.
• Learn from expert faculty who know the unique challenges facing EMS providers.
• Use all of the airway devices in small group sessions.
• Practice decision making and airway techniques in Code Airway Stations.
• Face the most challenging patient scenarios in a no-risk environment.  These include: elevated ICP, pulmonary edema, cardiogenic shock, status asthmaticus, foreign body in the airway, direct airway trauma, multiple trauma with shock, and many more.

Didactic and Hands-on Training in Crucial Airway Techniques

• Prediction of the Difficult Airway
• Difficult airway evaluation using video laryngoscopes designed for EMS
• Rapid Sequence Intubation
• Pediatric airway management
• End-tidal CO₂ detection and capnography
• CPAP and BiPAP
• Laryngeal mask airways for intubation
• Intubating stylets and advanced laryngoscopy techniques
• End-tidal CO₂ detection
• Surgical cricothyrotomy:  open and percutaneous techniques
• Extraglottic devices
• Digital and nasal intubation 

Course Fees

2009 Credits

15.5 Contact Hours have been provided by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (Certificate # 2008-01).  ASTNA is an approved provider for the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP 13575.

This continuing education is approved by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS).  CECBEMS Activity #08-CECB-F2-0849.  CEH Number and Type:  15.0 Advanced.

2010 Credits

15.5 Contact Hours have been provided by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (Certificate # 2009-12).  ASTNA is an approved provider for the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP 13575.

This continuing education is approved by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS).  CECBEMS Activity #08-CECB-F2-0849.  CEH Number and Type:  15.0 Advanced.

This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 16 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. 

Dear EMS Provider:

Advanced airway management in the field continues to generate controversy.  Does endotracheal intubation in the field lead to improved outcomes? Should prehospital providers employ RSI? 

While questions still remain, we do know that these life-saving techniques are being used increasingly throughout the EMS community.  EMS leaders are recognizing the value of a standardized approach to airway management and are turning to The Difficult Airway Course: EMS™ to lay the foundation for the highest quality of airway care.

Our intensive two-day course is delivered by an outstanding faculty who understand the unique challenges you face each day.  We focus on simple algorithms and lots of hands-on practice.  You'll walk away with the confidence and tools you need to approach any airway situation.

We hope you take this course so that, together, we can set a new standard for emergency airway managment in the field. 

Michael F. Murphy, MD
National Director
mmurphy@theairwaysite.com