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President/Chief's Workshop: Charting Your Problems -- George Koenig, President, NCEMSF. "As a leader, you will encounter organization problems every day. You may find that some problems are easy to solve, while finding the solution to others may seem impossible. This workshop will show you a methodical way to identify the root of the problem and help you solve it. Other techniques and tips will also be discussed. Whether you are a President, Chief, or someone who is interested in leadership, don't miss this interactive workshop."
Mr. Koening is currently a medical student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). He received his Masters degree in Biomedical Science from PCOM in 1999. In 1996, he graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in Biology and Chemistry. While attending college, he was active with Bucknell's quick response group. He served as President of the Bucknell Emergency Response Team from 1994 to 1996. He is currently certified as a Pennsylvania EMT-B. Aside from his involvement with NCEMSF, he is a member of the Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion and Narberth, and the Penn Wynne-Overbrook Hills Fire Company. His strong convictions about the benefits of collegiate EMS are evident by the encouragement and support that he offers on a daily basis to collegiate EMS groups.

Contemporary Drugs of Abuse -- Vince Cisternino, Ramapo College of New Jersey. "The Contemporary Drugs of Abuse lecture is a problem designed for the EMS professional who must deal with drugs on the clube scene and college campuses. Topics include changes in drugs; (degisner and variations on older drugs like heroin and cocaine), and specific drugs such as ecstasy, methamphetamines, date rape drugs, and prescription drugs. The discussion also covers the drug trade, marketing strategies, and their relation to pop culture."
Mr. Cisternino has an Associate in Applied Science, from UMDNJ, he is also a New Jersey Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic, a PHTLS advanced instructor, and an American Academy of Pediatrics PEPP Coordinator. Some of Vincent's experience includes being a paramedic in Newark, NJ, as well a paramedic at Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck NJ. Aside from having over ten years of experience as an EMS instructor, Vincent Cisternino is also the Co-founder of the Ramapo College of New Jersey EMS service. Vincent Cisternino has been a member of the Palisades Park Volunteer Ambulance Corps since 1986. As a current member of UMDNJ - University Hospital, he serves as both the Lead instructor and serves on the Instructor Development Committee for the hospital. Last but not least of all his duties at the UMDNJ, Vincent is also the Assistant Chief of the education and training division at Ramapo College.

Critical Incident Stress Management -- Dan McGuire, Henrietta Volunteer Ambulance
"This lecture outlines implementing a CISM program in helping members deal with difficult and stressful situations."
Mr. McGuire is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress as well as a New York State Certified First Responder. He established the Henrietta Volunteer Ambulance (HVA) Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team in 1994. Mr. McGuire is the Monroe County CISM Operations Team Leader and the founding member of the Eastman Kodak Corporate CISM Team. He prepared and authored the Line of Duty Death Procedure for the state of Texas EMS and Henrietta Volunteer Ambulance. Mr. McGuire is a member of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, the Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and has been a member of Henrietta Volunteer Ambulance for more than 11 years.

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