Name
Basic Cardiac Screening for Rural First Responders
Date & Time
Friday, February 6, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Speakers
Description
EMS personnel and firefighters, whether suburban or rural, are tactical athletes, and the leading cause of morbidity and mortality amongst our ranks is cardiac related. This class will review the causes of such disorders, why monitoring works and how to implement a program in small communities across Wisconsin.
***Attendees will have an opportunity to have the screening performed during this session, with a Bellin Health interventional cardiologist providing oversight and review of all assessments.***
Location Name
Expo Hall Stage
Full Address
Resch Expo
840 Armed Forces Dr
Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
United States
840 Armed Forces Dr
Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
United States
Session Type
Lecture
CAPCE Topic Area
12 Lead EKG
CAPCE Category
Cardiology
Number of CE Credits
1
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, the participants will:
1. Have a basic understanding of what a tactical athlete is, and how what we do causes stress upon our health and body systems.
2. Be provided with the tools and know-how of starting a basic cardiac monitoring program within their respective jurisdictions.
1. Have a basic understanding of what a tactical athlete is, and how what we do causes stress upon our health and body systems.
2. Be provided with the tools and know-how of starting a basic cardiac monitoring program within their respective jurisdictions.