Co-Sponsored by Japan Association of Emergency Life-Saving Technicians: "2nd JERTS in Osaka" to be Held

We are pleased to announce the seminar "2nd JERTS (Japan Emergency Life-saving Technicians Round Table Session) in Osaka," co-sponsored by our association and hosted by Stryker Japan.

This seminar, themed "A New Era for Hospital Ambulance Operations – Considering the Role of Hospital-Based Emergency Technicians and Recent Medical Reimbursement Revisions," aims to contribute to the further professional development of emergency life-saving technicians through sharing regional and national insights and best practices. Our association president, Dr. Tomonori Kirono, will serve as the session chair.

This year, the event will be held at the same venue (Grand Cube Osaka) during the 29th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Clinical Emergency Medicine.

Please note that participation in this seminar is free of charge, and open to all—regardless of whether you are registered for or attending the Clinical Emergency Medicine Society’s annual meeting. We warmly welcome both attendees of the academic conference and those specifically interested in this seminar to join us.

Event Overview

Date and Time: July 16, 2026 (Thursday), 13:00 – 15:00 Format: Hybrid (in-person at Grand Cube Osaka and online) Venue (in-person): Room 1010, 10th Floor, Grand Cube Osaka (Osaka International Convention Center) Note: The event will be held at the same venue as the 29th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Clinical Emergency Medicine. Participation Fee: Free (open to all, regardless of registration for the academic meeting) Registration Deadline: July 13 (Monday) Organizer: Stryker Japan Co., Ltd. Cooperating Organization: Japan Hospital Emergency Life-Saving Technicians Network Co-Sponsor: Japan Association of Emergency Life-Saving Technicians

Program

[Chair] Tomonori Kirono (President, Japan Association of Emergency Life-Saving Technicians; Professor, Graduate School of Emergency Systems, Kokushikan University)

13:00 – 13:05 | Opening Remarks by Tomonori Kirono 13:05 – 13:25 | The Role and Strategy of Emergency Technicians in Hospital Ambulance Operations – Case Study from Kobe Tokushukai Hospital Speaker: Kentaro Akita (Deputy Head, Emergency Technician Department, Kobe Tokushukai Hospital) 13:25 – 13:45 | Key Points of Recent Medical Reimbursement Revisions Related to Hospital Ambulances Speaker: Nagisa Kato (Chief, Emergency Center, Tokyo University of Science Hospital; Head of Emergency Life-Saving Technicians) 13:45 – 13:50 | Break 13:50 – 14:00 | Information Session by Stryker Japan Co., Ltd. 14:00 – 14:55 | Panel Discussion / Q&A Session Facilitator: Tomonori Kirono Commentators: Kentaro Akita, Nagisa Kato 14:55 – 15:00 | Closing Remarks by Tomonori Kirono Note: The schedule and content are subject to change based on circumstances.

Registration Instructions

Please register in advance via the appropriate URL below based on your preferred mode of participation.

[1] For in-person attendance (capacity: 70) Registration URL: https://forms.gle/BP7TWyRdNvKuf6Pf8 Note: If capacity is reached, attendees will be directed to join online.

In-Person Registration

[2] For online attendance Registration URL: https://stryker.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FcqMc6fuTGeXSCnZ1hme7Q

Online Registration

About the Japan Association of Emergency Life-Saving Technicians

The Japan Association of Emergency Life-Saving Technicians is an organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of emergency medical care and contributing to public safety and well-being. It promotes environments where emergency technicians can develop their expertise through education and training, and advances the development and deployment of emergency care services to meet diverse societal needs.

Background of the Association’s Establishment

Since the enactment of the Emergency Life-Saving Technicians Act in 1991, the environment surrounding emergency technicians has changed significantly. With Japan’s aging population increasing patient transports and emergency medical demand, the Act was revised in 2021 to expand the scope of emergency technicians’ activities into medical institutions, aiming to reduce the workload of physicians and other medical staff.

In today’s rapidly evolving society, the expected roles of emergency technicians are expanding. To meet these needs and promote professional advancement, we established the Japan Association of Emergency Life-Saving Technicians to unify the collective will of emergency technicians nationwide.

Relationship with Public Servants’ Labor Rights and the Local Public Service Act

The Association does not engage in activities related to public servants’ fundamental labor rights (such as the right to organize, bargain collectively, or strike). Furthermore, we have confirmed with the Emergency Planning Division of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and the Personnel Bureau that membership in the Association by individual emergency technicians who are local public servants (firefighters) does not violate the Local Public Service Act (confirmed in August 2023), as the Association does not engage in prohibited activities.

Relevant Provisions of the Local Public Service Act and the Association’s Policies:

Article 36, Paragraph 1 (Restriction on Political Activities): The Association does not engage in political activities or join political alliances. Article 52, Paragraph 5 (Employee Organizations) and Collective Bargaining: The Association does not conduct activities aimed at maintaining or improving working conditions through negotiations with local public entities (i.e., union-like activities). Article 38, Paragraph 1 (Restrictions on Employment in Profit-making Enterprises, etc.): While permission from the appointing authority (e.g., mayor) is required if compensation is involved, the Association operates without remuneration.

Membership Recruitment

The Japan Association of Emergency Life-Saving Technicians is currently recruiting regular and supporting members.

For details, please visit the Association’s official website or the membership information site.

Membership Information Site URL: https://www.jelsta.or.jp/join/