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Featuring Ryan Batenhorst, Ed.D, M.Ed, NRP
In the high-intensity world of EMS, trauma often arrives unseen—woven into patient histories, behaviors, and even our own responses as providers. This session introduces the concept of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) as a critical shift in how EMS clinicians are trained to deliver care: not just treating a patient, but recognizing the whole person behind the injury, the behavior, or the diagnosis.
Participants will explore the foundational principles of TIC, examine its relevance in both patient interactions and provider well-being, and discuss how traditional EMS approaches can unintentionally retraumatize or overlook essential human needs. This presentation will highlight how trauma-informed practices can be embedded into EMS education to foster trust, resilience, and cultural humility.
June 3 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (CT)
Virtual via Zoom | Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zW4-njj-QsmGobzdBfXqsQ
This session is ideal for EMS instructors, education coordinators, and EMS leaders looking for practical strategies and thought leadership to support high-quality EMS education.
Hosted by: Northeast South Dakota AHEC & SDEMSA IC Society
Funding: This event is part of Northeast SD AHEC’s Regional Service Designation (RSD) Grant, funded by the South Dakota Department of Health (SDDOH).
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