Upcoming Events ■ Dr. Tom Steele Emergency Care Symposium Friday, April 23, 2010 ■ Show Me Airway Conference Saturday, April 24, 2010.

Life Line's goal is to promote educational opportunities based on new and progressive trends in emergency medicine and critical care. We believe in educational excellence.

Life Line Night Out

Life Line Night Out is a dynamic lecture series designed to bring quality educational opportunities to rural and other health care providers of emergency services. Flight crew members and other guest lecture from St. Johns Health System offer captivating presentations of the latest trends in emergency care. The evening is complete with free CEU's, CME's, food and door prizes.

Life Line Night Out is available to any emergency medical service, hospital, ER, etc. within our service area. For more information contact Jean Potts education coordinator, Life Line Air Medical Services or DJ Satterfield, program director at, 417-820-5379. The next Life Line Night Out could be in your town:

Below is a list of topics offered by Life Line. Other topics may be available upon request.

This course is designed to provide a thorough knowledge of all aspects of air medical operations with the primary focus on landing zones and aircraft safety. The course offers continuing education opportunities for those involved in rescue and fire fighting.

Life Line Flight Preparation Class

This program is an interactive lecture class designed for ER's and ICU's to assist in expediting air medical transfer of the critically ill patient. It is the philosophy of St. Johns Life Line, "successful transport begins on the ground and teamwork is imperative." Schedule your class today and let the teamwork begin.

Masters of Disasters

Life Line is committed to serving our community and it is never too early to start training the next generation of health care providers. This program is aimed at elementary and middle school students (5th & 6th grade) to assist in securing good safety practices and basic first-aid techniques. Remember, trauma is preventable. For more information about this course contact Life Line.

SOAR: St. John's Observation And Ride-Along Program
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The SOAR Program is structured to allow health professionals, law enforcement or related EMS personnel who meet specific requirements to accompany the Life Line flight team on missions.

This program promotes an atmosphere of understanding and appreciation for every person or agency that provides quality care for the citizens we jointly serve.

Objectives of SOAR:

• Promote better patient care.
• Provide an educational opportunity to obtain first hand knowledge of all aspects of air medical missions that include on scene or inter- facility transports of critically ill or injured patients.
• Create a positive environment for facilitating a better working relationship between flight personnel and referring agencies.
• Provide the observer with general knowledge of helicopter safety.
• Encourage a cooperative spirit between Life Line personnel and health care providers, law enforcement and EMS agencies.

Requirements:

• Observers must be 18 years of age or older, weigh 200 lbs. or less, and be in good physical condition. If you are pregnant, a doctor release is necessary.
   
• Observers must currently be active with a health care agency or emergency services provider and certified as an EMT, EMTP, Fire/Rescue Personnel, Law Enforcement Officer, Communications Specialist, RN, MD, or currently a student in these areas.
   
• Observers must pre- register, sign a waiver indemnifying Life Line, and attend the SOAR Program class presentation.

Please contact Eric Howard at 417-272-1785 for class schedule or download our brochure. SOAR operates October through April.