Location:

TBA

Presenter:

Dale Chandler

Chad Coble

Summary:

As the demands on Emergency Medical Services continue to rise alongside tightening budgets, agencies must look to innovative solutions to remain sustainable. However, the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the medical field is often met with hesitation, skepticism, and fears of job displacement. This presentation confronts the stigma surrounding AI in EMS, shifting the narrative from "AI as a replacement" to "AI as an essential operational partner." We will demystify how artificial intelligence actually works in a pre-hospital setting and explore practical, real-world applications that agencies can leverage today.

Objectives:

Breaking the Stigma: Address common fears and misconceptions about AI in healthcare, emphasizing its role in supporting not replacing EMTs and Paramedics. Actionable Integration: Gain a practical roadmap for evaluating and implementing cost-effective AI solutions within your own agency, regardless of size. Building Custom Solutions with AI: Learn how agency leaders and staff can leverage AI coding assistants to write custom scripts, automate repetitive data entry, and develop lightweight software tailored to your specific operational needs without needing a background in computer science or paying for expensive third-party developers.