SRTC CONED Night: Cold Emergencies

SRTC CONED NIGHT: Cold Emergencies

🗓️ Date: 28 November 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM ET
💻 Platform: Zoom

Cost: Free

Speaker: Jason Tartalone  NRP, MFAEEM, FAWM

Course Description:

This course provides emergency medical responders and healthcare professionals with an overview of the recognition, assessment, and management of cold-related medical emergencies. Participants will explore the physiological effects of cold exposure, including hypothermia, frostbite, frostnip, and other cold-induced injuries. Emphasis will be placed on identifying early warning signs, understanding the progression of cold-related illness, implementing appropriate prehospital treatment, and preventing further heat loss.

The course will also address patient packaging, rewarming strategies, environmental considerations, and the unique challenges associated with providing emergency care in cold and austere environments. Through case-based discussions and practical applications, participants will strengthen their ability to make informed clinical decisions when managing patients experiencing cold-related emergencies.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the physiological effects of cold exposure on the human body.

2. Identify the signs, symptoms, and severity of hypothermia and localized cold injuries.

3. Discuss appropriate assessment and prehospital management strategies for cold-related emergencies.

4. Differentiate between passive and active rewarming techniques and their appropriate applications.

5. Explain considerations for patient handling, packaging, and transportation in cold environments.

6. Recognize prevention strategies and environmental risk factors associated with cold-related emergencies. 

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 3:00PM EST ON THE DAY OF THE CLASSES. THE CLASS REMINDER AND LOGON INFORMATION WILL BE SENT NO SOONER THAN 12:00 EST ON THE DAY OF THE COURSES.

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SRTC CEU Night Policies

Registration Policy: 

This CEU training is provided free of charge, so all purchases are final, refunds will not be issued, and no store credit will be provided for the $0.00 registration fee. Pre-registration is required to ensure participants receive session access information, updates, and any follow-up materials after the training. Participants who do not register in advance may not receive access to the session recording, certificates, or post-course communication.

CEU Completion Policy

To receive a certificate of CEU completion, participants must be present for the course and submit the required course survey after the session. Certificates will only be issued once attendance has been verified and the completed survey has been received. Certificates may be submitted to the NREMT for full credit, and any state-level credit should be submitted through the appropriate state CONED by endorsement process. If additional documentation is needed, participants should reach out for assistance.

SRTC Student Agreements: (Including Assumption of Risks and Agreement of Release of Indemnity)

A Sergeant Rescue course student agreement will be included as part of your registration and is required for completion of registration. Please sign it and read it carefully as it affects your legal rights. If you are a minor, a parent or guardian must sign the document as well. Without a signed document, you cannot participate in the course. SRTC course participants, including minors, will have unsupervised free time throughout the above mentioned course / exam. Any activities during the free time are not part of the SRTC program or proctored exam, and are at the sole risk of the participant.