Education and Training
The Montana Emergency Nurses Association (MT ENA) is hosting a Solheim TCRN review course in Helena on March 14 & 15, with the option to attend virtually.
A nationally recognized speaker will lead this two-day review course and will focus solely on trauma. Although this course is primarily designed for nursing professionals, we also invite our EMS partners in Montana, particularly paramedic-level personnel, to attend, given their significant contributions to our facilities. Solheim will issue continuing education certificates. These will be nursing CE credits, and all participants who complete the evaluation will receive a certificate.
ENA is pleased to offer a special discount for EMS personnel—50% off the ENA member price (plus any applicable fees). To request the EMS discount code for registration, please email bryana.reiter@imail.org.
If you have any questions, please contact Bryana Reiter at Intermountain St. Vincent's in Billings directly at bryana.reiter@imail.org.
Montana DPHHS Injury Prevention-CPS Tech Mini- Grants
The MT DPHHS Injury Prevention Program is offering a reimbursement-based mini-grant opportunity to support the training and certification of Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) in selected Montana counties. Funding for this initiative comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is intended to increase local capacity to provide child passenger safety education, seat check services, and car seat distribution.
This opportunity is available only to residents of the following underserved counties:
Beaverhead, Big Horn, Carter, Chouteau, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Garfield, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, Liberty, McCone, Meagher, Musselshell, Petroleum, Phillips, Powder River, Powell, Prairie, Ravalli, Richland, Rosebud, Sanders, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Toole, Treasure, Valley, Wibaux.
Award amount
This reimbursement grant supports expenses directly related to CPST certification training, including:
Deadlines
- Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until program funds are exhausted.
- The grant period runs now through July 31, 2026.
- Applicants will be notified upon approval and must register for a CPST course within 2 weeks of receiving their award notice.
For more information, please get in touch with Rachel.fox@mt.gov or (406) 444-4126.
Click here for the CPST FY25-Mini Grant application and here for the CPST FY25 Mini-Grant Cover Letter.
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Pediatric Readiness Webinars Series for EMS and EDs
For EDs: The 2026 Pediatric Readiness Education Series will kick off Feb. 19 as a free, national, monthly webinar series offering nursing continuing education. Delivered through a collaboration between the EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center and the Texas Pediatric Readiness Education Series, this initiative builds on the success of the Texas-led program. Each one-hour session features national experts and focuses on high-impact pediatric topics, including airway management, mental and behavioral health, traumatic brain injury, and pain and vital sign reassessment. Register here.
For EMS and fire-rescue agencies: Additionally, a three-part EMS webinar series is being developed in collaboration with the National Association of EMTs but open to all, launching in late February and offering continuing education. These national sessions will focus on the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project 2024 Nationwide Assessment results, child abuse, and maltreatment in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month (April), and pediatric cervical spine management during an EMSC Day webinar on May 20. Keep an eye out for registration details.
Upcoming Meetings & Conferences
Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Montana Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect Conference! The theme this year, United by Purpose, brings together colleagues and partners from across the state with a shared mission of collaboration. Join us April 14-16, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Missoula, MT.
Confirmed speakers and agenda will be posted to the conference website [mandrillapp.com] soon. Contact Ginger Claussen ginger.claussen@umontana.edu if you have any questions.
In the News
Did you watch the Season 2 premiere of #ThePitt?
Supriya Ganesh mentions PECARN, EMSC's clinical research arm, while discussing the evaluation of febrile infants! PECARN has spent 25 years generating evidence that guides safer, more precise care for children.
Febrile infants: PECARN's latest research on infants 0-28 days old https://ow.ly/A4bN50XU1xs + an MD Calc tool for infants 29-60 days https://ow.ly/aqMA50XU1xk..
Or check out an interview with the amazing Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, who consulted on the show: https://ow.ly/q7X950XTN8N.
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