NAEMT Breaking Bad News Course Co-Speaker Alexander Protzman BS Hannah Protzman Jeri Wheatley Monday, September 28 8:00–11:00 AM Room W414 D Close faculty details Faculty Alexander Protzman BS Deputy Chief of EMS Riley County EMS Alex Protzman serves as Deputy Chief of Riley County EMS in Manhattan, Kansas. He has been involved in emergency medical services since 2009 and has extensive experience in clinical education, protocol development, and EMS operations. Throughout his career, Alex has been dedicated to advancing provider knowledge and performance, with a particular focus on continuing education and professional development. Alex serves on the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Education Committee and is Co-Chair of the Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Committee. He is also an instructor and affiliate faculty for numerous NAEMT and American Heart Association programs. A frequent presenter at local, regional, and national conferences, Alex has delivered educational sessions on a variety of EMS topics, including agitated delirium, acute cardiac care, emergent neurological conditions, and mental health resilience. He is passionate about advancing the EMS profession through education, leadership, and evidence-based patient care. Close faculty details Faculty Hannah Protzman Close faculty details Faculty Jeri Wheatley Paramedic/EMS Director Arkansas City Fire-EMS Jeri Wheatley, BS, Paramedic and EMS Director for the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department, brings over 35 years of diverse experience in emergency medical services. A Nationally Registered and Kansas-certified paramedic, her background spans urban, rural, air medical, and fire-based EMS systems. Jeri is deeply involved in EMS education, serving as the Region IV Education Coordinator for the National Association of EMTs and represents NAEMT on the Jones & Bartlett Learning Recert Editorial Advisory Board. She regularly teaches NAEMT continuing education courses nationwide and is a strong advocate for high quality EMS education, system improvement, and advancing patient outcomes.
Faculty Alexander Protzman BS Deputy Chief of EMS Riley County EMS Alex Protzman serves as Deputy Chief of Riley County EMS in Manhattan, Kansas. He has been involved in emergency medical services since 2009 and has extensive experience in clinical education, protocol development, and EMS operations. Throughout his career, Alex has been dedicated to advancing provider knowledge and performance, with a particular focus on continuing education and professional development. Alex serves on the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Education Committee and is Co-Chair of the Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Committee. He is also an instructor and affiliate faculty for numerous NAEMT and American Heart Association programs. A frequent presenter at local, regional, and national conferences, Alex has delivered educational sessions on a variety of EMS topics, including agitated delirium, acute cardiac care, emergent neurological conditions, and mental health resilience. He is passionate about advancing the EMS profession through education, leadership, and evidence-based patient care.
Faculty Jeri Wheatley Paramedic/EMS Director Arkansas City Fire-EMS Jeri Wheatley, BS, Paramedic and EMS Director for the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department, brings over 35 years of diverse experience in emergency medical services. A Nationally Registered and Kansas-certified paramedic, her background spans urban, rural, air medical, and fire-based EMS systems. Jeri is deeply involved in EMS education, serving as the Region IV Education Coordinator for the National Association of EMTs and represents NAEMT on the Jones & Bartlett Learning Recert Editorial Advisory Board. She regularly teaches NAEMT continuing education courses nationwide and is a strong advocate for high quality EMS education, system improvement, and advancing patient outcomes.
NAEMT Breaking Bad News Course Co-Speaker Alexander Protzman BS Hannah Protzman Jeri Wheatley Monday, September 28 1:00–4:00 PM Room W414 D Close faculty details Faculty Alexander Protzman BS Deputy Chief of EMS Riley County EMS Alex Protzman serves as Deputy Chief of Riley County EMS in Manhattan, Kansas. He has been involved in emergency medical services since 2009 and has extensive experience in clinical education, protocol development, and EMS operations. Throughout his career, Alex has been dedicated to advancing provider knowledge and performance, with a particular focus on continuing education and professional development. Alex serves on the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Education Committee and is Co-Chair of the Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Committee. He is also an instructor and affiliate faculty for numerous NAEMT and American Heart Association programs. A frequent presenter at local, regional, and national conferences, Alex has delivered educational sessions on a variety of EMS topics, including agitated delirium, acute cardiac care, emergent neurological conditions, and mental health resilience. He is passionate about advancing the EMS profession through education, leadership, and evidence-based patient care. Close faculty details Faculty Hannah Protzman Close faculty details Faculty Jeri Wheatley Paramedic/EMS Director Arkansas City Fire-EMS Jeri Wheatley, BS, Paramedic and EMS Director for the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department, brings over 35 years of diverse experience in emergency medical services. A Nationally Registered and Kansas-certified paramedic, her background spans urban, rural, air medical, and fire-based EMS systems. Jeri is deeply involved in EMS education, serving as the Region IV Education Coordinator for the National Association of EMTs and represents NAEMT on the Jones & Bartlett Learning Recert Editorial Advisory Board. She regularly teaches NAEMT continuing education courses nationwide and is a strong advocate for high quality EMS education, system improvement, and advancing patient outcomes.
Faculty Alexander Protzman BS Deputy Chief of EMS Riley County EMS Alex Protzman serves as Deputy Chief of Riley County EMS in Manhattan, Kansas. He has been involved in emergency medical services since 2009 and has extensive experience in clinical education, protocol development, and EMS operations. Throughout his career, Alex has been dedicated to advancing provider knowledge and performance, with a particular focus on continuing education and professional development. Alex serves on the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Education Committee and is Co-Chair of the Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Committee. He is also an instructor and affiliate faculty for numerous NAEMT and American Heart Association programs. A frequent presenter at local, regional, and national conferences, Alex has delivered educational sessions on a variety of EMS topics, including agitated delirium, acute cardiac care, emergent neurological conditions, and mental health resilience. He is passionate about advancing the EMS profession through education, leadership, and evidence-based patient care.
Faculty Jeri Wheatley Paramedic/EMS Director Arkansas City Fire-EMS Jeri Wheatley, BS, Paramedic and EMS Director for the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department, brings over 35 years of diverse experience in emergency medical services. A Nationally Registered and Kansas-certified paramedic, her background spans urban, rural, air medical, and fire-based EMS systems. Jeri is deeply involved in EMS education, serving as the Region IV Education Coordinator for the National Association of EMTs and represents NAEMT on the Jones & Bartlett Learning Recert Editorial Advisory Board. She regularly teaches NAEMT continuing education courses nationwide and is a strong advocate for high quality EMS education, system improvement, and advancing patient outcomes.
NAEMT Mental Health Resilience Officer (MHRO) Course Co-Speaker Alexander Protzman BS Hannah Protzman Jeri Wheatley Tuesday, September 29 8:00–5:00 PM Room W414 D Close faculty details Faculty Alexander Protzman BS Deputy Chief of EMS Riley County EMS Alex Protzman serves as Deputy Chief of Riley County EMS in Manhattan, Kansas. He has been involved in emergency medical services since 2009 and has extensive experience in clinical education, protocol development, and EMS operations. Throughout his career, Alex has been dedicated to advancing provider knowledge and performance, with a particular focus on continuing education and professional development. Alex serves on the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Education Committee and is Co-Chair of the Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Committee. He is also an instructor and affiliate faculty for numerous NAEMT and American Heart Association programs. A frequent presenter at local, regional, and national conferences, Alex has delivered educational sessions on a variety of EMS topics, including agitated delirium, acute cardiac care, emergent neurological conditions, and mental health resilience. He is passionate about advancing the EMS profession through education, leadership, and evidence-based patient care. Close faculty details Faculty Hannah Protzman Close faculty details Faculty Jeri Wheatley Paramedic/EMS Director Arkansas City Fire-EMS Jeri Wheatley, BS, Paramedic and EMS Director for the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department, brings over 35 years of diverse experience in emergency medical services. A Nationally Registered and Kansas-certified paramedic, her background spans urban, rural, air medical, and fire-based EMS systems. Jeri is deeply involved in EMS education, serving as the Region IV Education Coordinator for the National Association of EMTs and represents NAEMT on the Jones & Bartlett Learning Recert Editorial Advisory Board. She regularly teaches NAEMT continuing education courses nationwide and is a strong advocate for high quality EMS education, system improvement, and advancing patient outcomes.
Faculty Alexander Protzman BS Deputy Chief of EMS Riley County EMS Alex Protzman serves as Deputy Chief of Riley County EMS in Manhattan, Kansas. He has been involved in emergency medical services since 2009 and has extensive experience in clinical education, protocol development, and EMS operations. Throughout his career, Alex has been dedicated to advancing provider knowledge and performance, with a particular focus on continuing education and professional development. Alex serves on the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Education Committee and is Co-Chair of the Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Committee. He is also an instructor and affiliate faculty for numerous NAEMT and American Heart Association programs. A frequent presenter at local, regional, and national conferences, Alex has delivered educational sessions on a variety of EMS topics, including agitated delirium, acute cardiac care, emergent neurological conditions, and mental health resilience. He is passionate about advancing the EMS profession through education, leadership, and evidence-based patient care.
Faculty Jeri Wheatley Paramedic/EMS Director Arkansas City Fire-EMS Jeri Wheatley, BS, Paramedic and EMS Director for the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department, brings over 35 years of diverse experience in emergency medical services. A Nationally Registered and Kansas-certified paramedic, her background spans urban, rural, air medical, and fire-based EMS systems. Jeri is deeply involved in EMS education, serving as the Region IV Education Coordinator for the National Association of EMTs and represents NAEMT on the Jones & Bartlett Learning Recert Editorial Advisory Board. She regularly teaches NAEMT continuing education courses nationwide and is a strong advocate for high quality EMS education, system improvement, and advancing patient outcomes.
