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2026 Pre-Conference

  • CMU’s University Center 1455 North 12th Street Grand Junction, CO, 81501 United States (map)
  • Rescue 3 Rope Rescue Technician ProQual:
    Location:
    Time: 0900-1700
    Instructor: John Meyer, Matt Adams, Marcel Rodriguez
    Cost: $275
    Description: We all know that completing a class is not enough to maintain professional mastery of a skill. So how do we measure competency in rescue professionals? The ProQual! The RRT Professional Qualification Assessment evaluates the individual’s mastery at the Rope Rescue Technician level. It is a test of your problem-solving and discipline specific skills. Many companies are moving towards requiring proof of a ProQual prior to hire. You will be tested for mastery, proficiency, and inadequacy in the skills required of a Rope Rescue Technician. If you are successful, you will leave with an internationally recognized Rescue 3 ProQual RRT certification. 

    Requirements: Current Rope Rescue Technician certification taken at least three weeks prior to the ProQual. PPE minimums include helmet, harness, and gloves. Candidates may bring their own, but they will be inspected by instructors prior to leaving the ground.

  • Advanced Airway Management
    Location:
    Time: 0900-1200
    Instructor: Dr. Brian Clothier, Kelly Williams
    Cost: $145
    Description: Join us for a 3hr Advanced Airway Management course! We will cover principles of RSI and DSI, video and direct laryngoscopy, and surgical cricothyrotomies. Wet lab will be provided with animal tissue. Practice and perfect techniques and discuss the pathophysiology and pharmacology involved with airway management with Dr. Brian Clothier and Paramedic Kelly Williams.  

  • Ventilator Management
    Location:
    Time: 1300-1600
    Instructor: Matt Spicer
    Cost: $145
    Description: Perfect your ventilator management techniques with Flight Medic, Matt Spicer! Matt will give you hands on practice with ventilators and review essential topics of respiratory pathophysiology. Topics include: 

    • Basic ventilator parameters and settings

    • Review of oxygenation and ventilation, ETCO2 and why it matters

    • Ideal body weight calculation. 

    • Oxygen consumption chart/ calculation (i.e. how long with 1500 psi of oxygen last me at 60% FiO2?)

    • The vent won’t stop alarming! What do I do?

    • I elected to RSI; now how do I keep the patient safe and comfortable?

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  • RT-130 & Pack Test
    Location:
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    Instructor: Rick Gobel
    Cost: $65
    Description: Join us 1 day before the symposium to refresh your “Red Card” for the 2026 season. The RT130 will include required classroom education PLUS the Arduous pack test and Shelter Deployment! Head to the Registration page to sign up for the RT130 independent of the full symposium registration.

  • ACLS/BLS
    Location:
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    Cost: BLS: $75; ACLS: $200; ACLS + BLS $235
    Description:  Need a recert for your ACLS or BLS? Join us for a quick and painless hybrid style refresher. Online course materials must be completed prior to arrival and proof of completion must be presented to the instructor. 

  • Need a refresher and a new card for your BLS/CPR? Head to the Registration page to sign up.

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