The Difficult Airway Course: EMS Fall 2026

The Difficult Airway Course

Learn the full range of airway management techniques in this 16-hour course. Work with expert faculty who know the unique challenges facing EMS providers. Use proven airway devices in small group sessions. Practice decisionmaking and airway techniques in Code Airway simulations. Face the most challenging patient scenarios in a no-risk environment. These include: elevated ICP, pulmonary edema, cardiogenic shock, status asthmaticus foreign body in the airway, direct airway trauma, multiple trauma with shock, and many more. This practice-changing program emphasizes small group learning, hands-on sessions and medical simulations that reinforce the learning and provide valuable practice time with proven airway devices.

THE DEFINITIVE EMS AIRWAY COURSE

• Learn the full range of airway management techniques — including use of video laryngoscopes & other advanced imaging devices, extraglottic devices, drug-assisted intubation and cricothyrotomy.
• Work with expert faculty who know the unique challenges facing EMS providers.
• Use proven airway devices in small group sessions.
• Practice decision-making and airway techniques in Code AirwayTM simulations.
• Face the most challenging patient scenarios in a no-risk environment. These include: elevated ICP, pulmonary edema, cardiogenic shock, status asthmaticus foreign body in the airway, direct airway trauma, multiple trauma with shock, and many more.

DIDACTIC AND HANDS-ON TRAINING

• Prediction of the Difficult Airway
• Video Laryngoscopy and other advanced imaging devices
• Medication-assisted Intubation (including RSI and RSA)
• Pediatric intubation
• Endotracheal tube introducers (bougie)
• Cricothyrotomy
• Extraglottic devices