The Ohio EMS Conference presented by OhioHealth: May 18, 2026 (In-Person)

Mon May 18 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:30 pm UTC-04:00

8700 Lyra Dr | Columbus

OhioHealth Emergency Medical Services
Publisher/HostOhioHealth Emergency Medical Services
The Ohio EMS Conference presented by OhioHealth: May 18, 2026 (In-Person)
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Supporting Those That Serve So Many - FREE Admission - FREE EMS Continuing Education
About this Event

The Ohio EMS Conference presented by OhioHealth

A FREE EDUCATIONAL EVENT!

Attend along with hundreds of EMS and other healthcare professionals, exhibitors, and supporters for a day full of education and networking.

Join us in-person for day 1 of The Ohio EMS Conference on May 18th at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris, located at 8700 Lyra Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43240

Conference details, agendas, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, directions and parking, and other information will be available at OhioEMSConference.com

PARTICIPENT INFORMATION

CE credit is available for attendees via CloudCME. In order to receive your certificate, you must create an OhioHealth CloudCME account. The organization code is OhioHealth.

A course number will be given to you prior to the event starting and at the end of the event, you will have up to 24 hours to claim your CE credit. After 24 hours, you will NOT be able to claim your CE.

CloudCME accounts are unique.

Accounts with another health system cannot access our system.

Grant EMT and Paramedic Program Alumni: we will be hosting an alumni luncheon* in a dedicated room during the lunch break of The Ohio EMS Conference. All Franklin County Firefighters|OhioHealth Grant Medical Center EMT and Paramedic students, graduates, and instructors (and their significant others) are invited, so make sure to reserve you spot(s)! We hope to see you there! *you must also register for the conference

Due to space constraints within the venue, pre-registration is preferred. Please note that if you are reserving more than one type of each ticket, you will need to list a different name for each ticket. If a person is found to have the same name and other information on more than one ticket, the duplicates will be deleted.

Parking for all is FREE!

OhioHealth EMS is approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS as a Continuing Education Provider (Approval Number 2084).

The Ohio Board of Nursing accepts “a CE activity that has been approved by an agency that regulates a healthcare profession or discipline in Ohio or another jurisdiction.”

CE approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS meets Ohio Board of Nursing CE requirements.


Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Trade Show

Info: Polaris Foyer


🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Attendee Check-in and Continental Breakfast

Info: Polaris Foyer, Extra Seating Available in Gemini Ballroom


🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome
Host: Eric Cortez, MD, FACEP, FAEMS

Info: Opening Ceremony and The John P. Moore Memorial EMS Award for Excellence


🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Prehospital Pediatric Airway Management
Host: Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAAP, FAEMS
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning Break
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
What's Next in EMS Patient Management
Host: Michael Skaletsky, DO, FACEP, FAEMS
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Bleeding Disorders
Host: David Heath, DO, FACEP, FACOEP
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break

Info: Polaris Foyer


🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Franklin County Firefighters - Grant Medical Center EMS Education

Info: Gemini Ballroom


🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
The Trauma Diamond of Death: What EMS Needs to Know
Host: Lauren Smith, DO, FACS, FCCP
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
OhioHealth Excellence in EMS Medical Direction Award
Host: Eric Cortez, MD, FACEP, FAEMS
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Well, I Didn't Expect That! Unusual Patient Presentations
Host: John Casey, DO, MA, FACEP, FACOEP
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Afternoon Break

Info: Polaris Foyer


🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
The Who, What, and Why of Pediatric Readiness
Host: Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAAP, FAEMS
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Closing
Host: Holly Herron, DNP, RN, CNP, Paramedic
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

8700 Lyra Dr, 8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, United States

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