2026 West Texas Panhandle Emergency Nurses Association Trauma Symposium
Schedule
Tue Oct 06 2026 at 08:30 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Amarillo Civic Center Complex | Amarillo, TX
About this Event
2026 West Texas Panhandle Emergency Nurses Association Trauma Symposium
The WTPENA trauma symposium is your chance to dive deep into the latest trauma care, network with fellow pros, and boost your skills in a fun and friendly environment. This year's symposium will take place Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 at the Amarillo Civic Center from 08:30-5:00 pm. We will have the lecture portion will be held in the Heritage Hall and the education exhibits and vendors will be held in the North Exhibit Hall.
Our speakers this year will be discussing Geriatric Trauma, Neuro Trauma, ARDS/Respiratory Issues, Pediatric Trauma, High Risk OB Precipitous Delivery, Point of Care Ultrasound, and Regional Advisory Committee Resources.
Our exhibit hall will include stations for SALAD Suction Technique Intubation, Alveolar recruitment/PEEP pig lung model,Glidescope® Video Laryngoscopy, Hamilton® Ventilators, Impella®, STRYKER®, Zoll®, Teleflex®, STOP THE BLEED®, High Risk OB with NOELLE Simulator®, Umbilical Venous Catheter insertion, RAC Medical Triage Set up and RAC AMBUS, and more!!
Check in will be located on the south side of the Heritage Hall. Breakfast and lunch will be provided along with an all you can drink coffee cart from Palace Coffee.
This year, in partnership with Amarillo College, we will be offering 8.5 CEs to Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, EMS, Respiratory Therapists, and Social Workers.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn, share, and grow with the best in the field. Mark your calendar and join us for an unforgettable experience!
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Geriatric Trauma
Host: Dr. Steven Brooks, MD, FACS
Info: Dr. Brooks is an Associate Professor of Surgery and the Trauma Medical Director at Texas Tech University Healht Sciences Center in Lubbock, TX. He is also the Director of the Geriatric Trauma Unit and the Surgical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
🕑: 09:20 AM - 10:05 AM
Neuro Trauma
Host: Dr. Shad Newson, MD
Info: Dr. Newson is a board-certified family medicine and emergency medicine physician in Amarillo, TX.
🕑: 10:20 AM - 11:05 AM
ARDS/Respiratory Emergencies
Host: Dr. Matthew Turney, MD
Info: Dr. Turney is a board certified emergency medicine physician in Amarillo, TX.
🕑: 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Pediatric Trauma
Host: Dr. Brian Payne, MD
Info: Dr. Payne is the Chief Medical Officer of UMC Children's Hospital in Lubbock, TX and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
High Risk OB- Precipitous Delivery
Host: Courtney Terrel, RNC-OB
Info: Courtney is the LIFESTAR High Risk OB Team Chair, as well as, the Labor and Delivery Unit based educator and staff nurse at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo, TX.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:15 PM
North Exhibit Hall Stations
Info: SALAD Suction Technique Intubation, Alveolar recruitment/PEEP pig lung model,Glidescope® Video Laryngoscopy, Hamilton® Ventilators, Impella®, STRYKER®, Zoll®, Teleflex®, STOP THE BLEED®, High Risk OB with NOELLE Simulator®, Umbilical Venous Catheter insertion, RAC Medical Triage Set up and RAC AMBUS, Point of Care Ultrasound, and more!!
🕑: 03:20 PM - 04:15 PM
Point of Care Ultrasound
Host: Brigan Peterson, MSc, FP-C, WP-C, TP-C
🕑: 04:20 PM - 05:00 PM
Regional Advisory Committee Resources
Host: Howard Heath, RAC CEO/Executive Director
Where is it happening?
Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 South Buchanan Street, Amarillo, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
