EMS World Expo
Clinical Challenge
Compete to be the best EMS Team in the Nation
Event Info
Rules & Regulations
1. This Competition is for participants registered to attend the EMS World Expo. Particpants must have a main conference pass or exhibit hall pass to compete.
2. Teams of two will select one time-slot to compete in either ALS or BLS track depending on certification.
3. For individuals looking for a team member please utilize group discussion board below.
4. The BLS track is for BLS crews only; the team will be comprised of any of the below certifications.
- BLS Track Certifications - First Responder/EMT-B/AEMT
5. The ALS track teams will be comprised of at least one of the below certifications.
- ALS Track Certifications - EMT-I/NR-P/CCEMT-P/RN
6. The competition will consist of challenging, award-winning scenarios that test medical knowledge, communication, critical thinking skills, teamwork and situational awareness.
7. The final team score will be the combination of each team member’s results in the following areas:
- Group, 3-Minute Challenge Computer Based Score
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Team Clinical Challenge Psychomotor Score (Clinical Challenge validated testing sheet will be used)
8. All required equipment, including Body Substance Isolation (goggles, gloves, etc.) will be provided to each team for use during the Challenge. However, Teams may supply their own BSI.
9. Participants should dress appropriately to compete in real-time EMS scenarios.
10. All teams and participants should arrive 10 minutes prior to their registered start time. If both team members are not at the Clinical Challenge registration table 10 minutes prior to their scheduled time, the time-slot may be forfeited to another team.
11. All team and participants agree to be filmed for debriefing and scoring, as well as for future promotional purposes.
12. The on-site Clinical Challenge Coordinator makes all final decisions regarding scoring, logistics and any issues that may arise during the Challenge. For clinical issues the on-site OMD makes the final decision.
13. No cell phones or text messaging devices are allowed in the team sequester room or to be carried by team members during the Challenge.
14. The top three teams from each track (ALS and BLS) will advance to the finals.
15. The top three teams from each track (ALS and BLS) will be presented with their award at the awards ceremony following the finals.
16. Rules and regulations are subject to change as seen fit by the committee. All registrants will be notified if rules and regulations change.
17. You are allowed to bring (1) reference (commercial or personal) guide per team member to have on your person to use during the scenario. These are not allowed for use on the 3-Minute Challenge.
If you have any questions or can no longer make your scheduled competition time, please e-mail EMSClinacalChallenge@gmail.com
Clinical Grading Criteria References
1. American Red Cross 2022 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
2. NAEMT PHTLS 2023 guidelines
3. National Model EMS Clinical Guidelines Version 3 (March 2022)
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