CURRICULUM VITAE

ROBB SHEPHERD REHBERG, PhD, ATC, CSCS, NREMT

Education Touro University International Cypress, California February 2003 United States Sports Academy Daphne, Alabama May 1999 West Chester University West Chester, Pennsylvania May 1991 Credentials Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer (ATC®) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS®) Certified and Registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B, NREMT) Certified in Homeland Security (CHS®)

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences with an emphasis in international health education and research.

Dissertation Title: Computer versus classroom-based CPR training: A comparison of the effectiveness of two instructional methods Master of Sport Science with an emphasis in Management Graduated with Honors Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Minor in Health Science New Jersey State Department of Education -Certification # 00289502, 2000 – Present. Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy -Certification #RT-001071-A, 1993-Present. New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners -License #25MT00043400, 1992-Present. NATA Board of Certification -Certification #119102551, 1991-Present. National Strength & Conditioning Association Certification Board -Certification #966151, 1996-Present. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians -Certification #B1264463, 1990-Present. New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services -Certification #155784432, 1989-Present. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health -Certification#040935, 1988 – 2003. American Board for Certification in Homeland Security -Level III Certification #124494, January 2004. -Level IV Certification attained November 2005.

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Additional Certifications and Licenses Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC®) American College of Forensic Examiners International, August 2009 – Present. National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NCPDI) Certified in Homeland Security Comprehensive Assessment Model (HLS-CAM), May 2008 - Present National Recreation and Parks Association – National Playground Safety Institute Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), Certification #9714-0610, May 2007 – Present. American Academy of Pediatrics Certified Instructor for the Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) Program, August 2006 Authorized PedFACTS Instructor, September 2005 – Present. United States Department of Homeland Security/New Mexico Technical Institute Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings Instructor Trainer, July 2005 – Present. United States Department of Homeland Security/LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training Law Enforcement Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction Instructor Trainer, February 2005 – Present. United States Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency Professional Development Se\ries (PDS) Certificate, 2004. Emergency Care and Safety Institute/American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Emergency Care Instructor and Instructor Trainer, 2004 – Present. Authorized to teach: Basic, Advanced, and Pediatric First Aid, CPR (all levels), AED, Wilderness First Aid, First Responder, Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency Care Instructor Courses. Federal Emergency Management Agency/New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program Coordinator, 2003 – Present. Federal Communications Commission, General Mobile Radio Service Operator License, #WPZK539, 2004. Federal Communications Commission, Technician Class Amateur Radio Operator License, #KC2IPN, 2001. American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor Trainer, 1995 – 2002. Athletic Training Emergency Care Provider, 1995. American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor, 1993 – Present.

National Safety Council Emergency Care Instructor and Instructor Trainer, 1991 – Present. Authorized to teach: Basic, Advanced, and Pediatric First Aid, CPR (all levels) AED, Wilderness First Aid, First Responder, Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens, and Emergency Care Instructor Courses.

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Academic Appointments William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ Clinical Instructor of Athletic Training, August 1997 - Present Assistant Professor, September 2004 – Present Coordinator of Athletic Training Clinical Education, September 2004 – June 2007, July 2009 – Present. Director of Athletic Training Education Program, July 2007 – June 2008.

Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ Clinical Instructor of Athletic Training Clinical Advisory Board, School of Graduate Medical Education June 2001 – June 2004 Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ Adjunct Professor and Clinical Instructor of Athletic Training School of Health Professions, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies September 2000 – June 2004 Bergen County Technical Schools EMS Training Center, Paramus, NJ Adjunct Faculty Member, Emergency Medical Services Program June 2000 – December 2002. Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Springfield, PA Emergency Medical Services Instructor September 1990- January 1992. Chester County (PA) EMS Training Center West Chester, PA Emergency Medical Services Instructor September 1989- November 1991. Political Appointments New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Appointed by Governor Jon S. Corzine, January 18, 2010.

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Professional Experience William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ Assistant Professor September 2004 - Present

Responsibilities include serving as full-time faculty member of the College of Science and Health, Department of Kinesiology. Also serve as Coordinator of Athletic Training Clinical Education, and also served as the Program Director for the 2007 – 2008 academic year. Courses taught: PEAC 200-01: First Aid and CPR PEAC 254-80: History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity PEGE 240-80: Sport in the Modern World ATEP 240-01: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries ATEP 240-02: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Lab ATEP 250-01: Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I ATEP 350-01: Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II ATEP 375-01: Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III ATEP 380-01: History, Organization and Administration of Athletic Training ATEP 360-01: General Medicine and Pharmacology in Athletic Training ATEP 475-01: Seminar in Athletic Training Service to the University: Appointed by Provost to the National Survey on Student Engagement Task Force, Spring 2010 Faculty Senate, January 2008 – May 2008, June 2009 – Present Consultant to Health Center on H1N1 pandemic response, September 2009 - Present Advised Campus Police Department on development of emergency plans, Fall 2007 Student Academic Advisor 2007 – Present Department Technology Committee, 2006 – Present College Technology Across the Curriculum Committee member, 2006 – Present Developed ATEP Communicable Disease Policy, May 2006 Department Assessment Committee, 2005 – 2008 College of Science and Health Safety Committee, 2005 – Present Department Union (AFT) Representative, 2005 – 2007 Department Budget Committee, 2004 – Present Department Recruitment Committee, 2004 – Present Coordinator of First Aid and CPR Programs, 2004 – Present Coordinator of athletic training inservice programs for ATEP students, 2004 – Present Sponsor of the NSCA Accredited Exercise Science Program, 2004 – Present

Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Supervisor of Emergency Medical Services, February 1999 – July 2003 Director/Chief of Emergency Services, July 2003 – July 2009 Director of Emergency Medical Services, July 2009 - Present Westwood Regional School District Westwood, NJ Head Athletic Trainer November 1991 – June 2004

Responsibilities as part-time employee include general organization and administration, developing standard operating procedures, appointing and supervising an operations staff consisting of student emergency medical technicians, developing a budget, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and serving as a liaison between the University and other external organizations with regard to EMS and emergency management issues, and developing related educational programming for the campus community. Developed the University’s Campus-Wide Emergency Plan, and authored the University’s All-Hazards Emergency Operations Plan. Implemented the University’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Also taught emergency care courses within the School of Health Professions, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies (2000 – 2004). Responsibilities include overseeing entire athletic health care program for thirty-nine interscholastic athletic teams grades 7 through 12, overseeing strength and conditioning programs, teaching first aid and CPR to coaches, and developing and maintaining a student athletic trainer program. Also served as Approved Clinical Instructor of Athletic Training for college level student athletic trainers from Seton Hall, William Paterson, and Montclair State Universities.

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Professional Experience, continued Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. Chief Athletic Trainer West Orange, NJ. October 1996 – March 1999 HEALTHSOUTH Senior Athletic Trainer Emerson, NJ. August 1995 - October, 1996. MARC Physical Therapy/ Sports Medicine Staff Athletic Trainer Woodcliff Lake, NJ. December 1991-May 1995 Good Fellowship Ambulance Of Chester County Field Supervisor and Training Coordinator West Chester, PA. May 1991-December 1991

Responsibilities within the Department of Sports Medicine included overseeing the Sports Training and Rehabilitation (STAR) fitness program at the Westwood facility, supervising staff athletic trainers and personal trainers, and assisting with marketing of the STAR program. Also served as Course Director for sports medicine educational programs. Additional responsibilities included coordinating medical services for sporting events, instructing patients on post-rehabilitative programs, designing strength and conditioning programs for athletes and non-athletes, assisting physicians with physical examinations. Responsibilities included serving as Sports Medicine Outreach Coordinator, which entailed overseeing twelve athletic trainers, developing continuing education programs, and developing and maintaining treatment record and injury reporting system for all twelve high schools. Additional responsibilities included working with patients at the rehabilitation center, and coordinating an on-site sports medicine outreach program at Westwood Regional High School. Responsibilities included serving as Senior Athletic Trainer in physical therapy clinic, and providing on-site sports medicine outreach services at Westwood Regional High School. Additional responsibilities included serving as Director of Educational Services, which entailed conducting educational programs and supervising over ten instructors, and coordinating the company's NATABOC approved continuing education program. Served as initial Infection Control Coordinator and co-authored and implemented the company's first infection control program. Duties included serving as field supervisor for paid EMS service with a call volume of 4000 per year. Additional responsibilities included developing and supervising a regional EMS training center, and implementing both a health & safety and recruitment program for the service.

Additional Professional Experience Founding Partner The Rehberg Konin Group LLC Wayne, NJ and Tampa, FL November 2010 – Present

Serve as founding partner, consultant and expert witness for sports and recreational injuries and sports medicine. Provide written expert opinions, legal depositions, and court testimony when necessary. Also provide consulting services and educational programming in sports medicine, risk management and emergency car

Scientist/Expert Witness Robson Forensic Cedar Knolls, NJ

Serve as per-diem scientific consultant and expert witness for sports and recreational injuries. Provide written expert opinions, legal depositions, and court testimony when necessary.

July 2006 – January 2010 Emergency Care Consultant McGraw-Hill Higher Education DuBuke, IA

Provide manuscript review, technical editing and market analysis for first aid, CPR, and emergency care textbook and training programs. Also serve as on set technical advisor for first aid and CPR photo and video shoots.

June 2004 – Present

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Additional Professional Experience, continued Athletic Trainer 1996 Summer Olympic Games Atlanta, GA. July/August 1996

Member of On-Field Athlete Medical Staff for Athletics (Track and Field) for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG). Provided primary medical care for elite athletes from 197 countries. Supervised athlete mixed zone, medical treatment room, and field of play at Olympic Stadium, and instructed physicians, athletic trainers, and physical therapists on emergency care procedures for head and neck injuries during staff pre-event training. Also provided medical care for performers during Closing Ceremony.

First Aid and Emergency Care Consultant National Safety Council

Currently work with the Council as a Technical Consultant and Instructor Trainer for First Aid, CPR, Automated External Defibrillation First Responder, and Emergency Care programs; Editor and Primary Author for the First Aid Instructor News (1992 – 1999), and as Founding Chairman of the National Safety Council Emergency Care International Advisory Board.

Itasca, IL December 1992-Present

Emergency Care Consultant and Technical Writer Jones & Bartlett Publishers Sudbury, MA April 1995 – 2003 President ProMedic Services, LLC Towaco, NJ June 1992 – Present

Served as Technical Consultant for the Emergency Care Division on an as needed basis. Responsibilities include technical review and manuscript writing for projects such as: First Aid and CPR, First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Automated External Defibrillation, Oxygen Administration, Sport First Aid and Wilderness First Aid. Founded and serve as President and Director. Duties include designing educational curricula for allied healthcare providers, instructing first aid and CPR programs for private industry, and providing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) consulting services to emergency care providers, private and public entities. Areas of specialization include College/University Emergency Response Programs, Sports Medicine, Sports Emergency Care, Infection Control, Bystander Care, and Sports First Aid.

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Grants National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Inc. $20,000 Grant awarded to the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey, Inc., for the purpose of supporting revision of Athletic Training Rules and Regulations, December 2008. National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Inc. $17,000 Grant awarded to the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey, Inc., for the purpose of supporting revision of Athletic Training Rules and Regulations, December 2008. National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Inc. $30,000 Grant awarded to the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey, Inc., for the purpose of supporting legislation designed to modernize the New Jersey Athletic Training Licensure Act, August 2007. National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Inc. $20,000 Grant awarded to the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey, Inc., for the purpose of supporting legislation designed to modernize the New Jersey Athletic Training Licensure Act, December 2006. New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services $2,600 Office of Emergency Medical Services Grant awarded to fund purchase of automated external defibrillator for Montclair State University Police Department. October, 2005. United States Department of Homeland Security $2,800 Office of Domestic Preparedness Grant awarded to provide funding for protective chemical/biological respirators for police and EMS units at Montclair State University. May, 2004. New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services $3,000 Office of Emergency Medical Services Grant awarded for purchase of automated external defibrillator for EMS unit. January 2001. Physio-Control Corporation $5,500 Grant awarded to provide automated external defibrillator and training equipment to Westwood Regional High School, Westwood, NJ. September 1997. Books and Book Chapters Authored Rehberg, R.S. & Rehberg, J.S. (under contract). Cram Sessions in General Medical Conditions: A guide for students and practitioners. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Incorporated. Expected Publication Date: April 2011.

Rehberg, R.S. (2007). Sports Emergency Care: A Team Approach. Thorofare, NJ: Slack Incorporated. Rehberg, R.S. (2007). Sports Emergency Care: A Team Approach – Instructor’s Manual. Thorofare, NJ:

Slack Incorporated. Rehberg, R.S. (in press). Emergency equipment in athletics. In Courson, R. (Ed.) Athletic Training

Emergency Care. Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Courson, R., Rehberg, R.S., & Dillon, M. (in press). Athletic helmet removal issues. In Courson, R. (Ed.),

Athletic Training Emergency Care. Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

Courson, R., & Rehberg, R.S. (in press). Emergency situations in athletics. In Courson, R. (Ed.), Athletic Training Emergency Care. Boston: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.

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Monographs New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Injury Surveillance and Prevention. (2008). Preventing injuries in New Jersey: Priorities for action. (contributing author). Available: http://www.nj.gov/health/chs/oisp/documents/injury_prevention.pdf. Publications in Refereed Journals

Swartz E.E., Decoster L.C., Norkus S.A., Horodyski, M.; Rehberg, R.S.; & Waninger, K.N. (2009, December). Summary of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statement on the Acute Management of the Cervical Spine-Injured Athlete. The Physician and Sportsmedicine,37(4):page range pending.

Rehberg, R.S.; Gazzillo Diaz, L & Middlemas, D. (2009, September). Classroom versus computer based

CPR training: a comparison of two instructional models. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Education Journal, 4(3), 98 – 103.

Swartz, E.E.; Boden, B.P.; Courson, R.W.; Decoster, L.C.; Horodyski, M.; Norkus, S.A.; Rehberg, R.S.; &

Waninger, K.N. (2009, May). Acute management of the cervical-spine injured athlete (NATA Position Statement). Journal of Athletic Training, 44(3), 306 – 331.

Rehberg, R.S.; Rehberg, J.S. & Prybicien, M.A. (2007, April). Educational opportunities and implications

associated with the team physician. Clinics in Sports Medicine, 26(2), 243 – 251.

Rehberg, R. S., Kleiner, D. M.; & Knox C. (2002, June). A description of how chin straps are attached to high school football helmets in New Jersey. Journal of Athletic Training, 37(2), S38.

Fisher, M. P.; Kleiner, D. M.; Rehberg, R. S.; Hoenshel, R. W.; Pearson, D. B. & Miller. G. L. (2002, June)

Attitudes about football equipment removal procedures from athletic training students and EMT-B students. Journal of Athletic Training, 37(2), S85.

Rehberg, R.S. (2002, April). Covering your bases. Rehab Management, 28-31. Almquist, J. L., Rehberg, R. S. & Kleiner, D. M. (2000). An assessment of the response time prior to face

mask removal. Journal of Athletic Training, 35 (2), p. S-61. Rehberg, R. S. (1998, October). On Location: Handling On-the-Field Injury Assessment. Training and

Conditioning, 8 (5), 34-40.

Middlemas, D. A.; Mulder, D. K.; Jessee, B; & Rehberg, R. S. (1997). Exposure of athletic trainers to potentially infectious body fluids in the high school setting. Journal of Athletic Training, 32, (4), 320-322.

Other Publications

Rehberg, R.S. (2009, October 13). Why all schools should retain athletic trainers. The Bergen Record, p. A9.

Rehberg, R.S. (2003). Computer versus classroom-based CPR training: A comparison of the effectiveness of

two instructional methods (Dissertation, Touro University International). Rehberg, R. S. (in press) Leader’s guide for Staying in the game: first aid and safety for youth sport coaches.

Boston: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. Rehberg, R. S. (2001, July). Are you ready for some football? Every Second Counts Magazine, 3 (4).

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Other Publications, continued

Rehberg, R.S. (2001, April 16). Learn to REACT in an emergency. About.com First Aid and Emergency Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com.

Rehberg, R.S. (2001, March 19). Certified athletic trainers: the original sports first aiders. About.com First

Aid and Emergency Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com.

Rehberg, R.S. (2001, March 3). New recommendations on spine injury care in sports. About.com First Aid and Emergency Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com.

Rehberg, R.S. (2001, February 16). Psychological first aid: rescuing the rescuer. About.com First Aid and

Emergency Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com. Rehberg, R.S. (2001, February 5). Free emergency care resources. About.com First Aid and Emergency

Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com. Rehberg, R.S. (2001, January 20). Expert reviewers wanted for first aid guidelines. About.com First Aid and

Emergency Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com. Rehberg, R.S. (2001, January 5). Clearing the air on oxygen. About.com First Aid and Emergency

Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com. Rehberg, R.S. (2000, December 22). New year, new programs. About.com First Aid and Emergency

Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com.

Rehberg, R.S. (2000, December 8). First aid for the holidays. About.com First Aid and Emergency Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com.

Rehberg, R.S. (2000, November 22). Epilepsy and seizures: are they emergencies? About.com First Aid and

Emergency Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com. Rehberg, R.S. (2000, November 10). Defibrillation: “shocking” new technology. About.com First Aid and

Emergency Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com. Rehberg, R.S. (2000, October 20). Is there a missing link in the chain of survival? About.com First Aid and

Emergency Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com.

Rehberg, R.S. (2000, October 3). First aid for travelers. About.com First Aid and Emergency Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com.

Rehberg, R.S. (2000, September 18). Tackling sports injuries. About.com First Aid and Emergency

Medicine. Available: http://firstaid.about.com. Rehberg, R.S. (2000, September 12). Wilderness first aid. About.com First Aid and Emergency Medicine.

Available: http://firstaid.about.com. Rehberg, R.S. (2000, September 7). About.com First Aid and Emergency Medicine. Available:

http://firstaid.about.com. Kyle, J.M.; Leaman, J.; Courson, R.; Rehberg, R.S.; & McGrady, J. (2000). Sports Trauma Vital Sign

Trending. Hanover Park, IL: School Health Corporation.

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Other Publications, continued

Rehberg, R. S. (1999, June). Facemask removal revisited. NATA News, 12-13.

Rehberg, R.S. (1996, January). National board assembled to establish first aid guidelines. National Safety

Council First Aid Instructor Newsletter, p. 1. Rehberg, R. S. (1996, September). FirstCare for Infants and Children. (Available From ProMedic Services,

LLC, 700-76 Broadway, Suite 155, Westwood, NJ 07675)

Rehberg, R. S. (1995, January). Rating facemask removal tools. NATA News, 26-27.

Rehberg, R. S. (1995). Emergency equipment in athletics. In Athletic Training Emergency Care (ATEC) Student Textbook (pp.381-393). Birmingham: ATEC.

Rehberg, R. S. (1995, January). FirstCare for Coaches. (Available From ProMedic Services, LLC, 700-76

Broadway, Suite 155, Westwood, NJ 07675)

Rehberg, R.S. (1994, July). 1994 ECCU conference investigates new CPR techniques. National Safety Council First Aid Instructor Newsletter, p. 1.

Middlemas, D.A. & Rehberg, R.S. (1995, July). Tips from the classroom: dealing with difficult types of

students in your classes. National Safety Council First Aid Instructor Newsletter, pp. 2-3. Rehberg, R. S. (1994, May). FirstCare for Fitness Professionals. (Available From ProMedic Services,

LLC, 700-76 Broadway, Suite 155, Westwood, NJ 07675)

Rehberg, R.S. (1994, January). 1993 Congress focuses on first aid and CPR. National Safety Council First Aid Instructor Newsletter, p. 1.

Rehberg, R.S. (1994, January). Psychological CPR: rescuing the rescuer. National Safety Council First Aid

Instructor Newsletter, pp. 2-3. Rehberg, R. S. (1994, January). FirstCare for Resident Assistants. (Available From ProMedic Services,

LLC, 700-76 Broadway, Suite 155, Westwood, NJ 07675) Rehberg, R.S. (1993, July). NATABOC recognizes FAI programs. National Safety Council First Aid

Instructor Newsletter, p. 1. Rehberg, R.S. (1993, July). Save-a-Life Foundation pushes for first aid education. National Safety Council

First Aid Instructor Newsletter, pp. 1-2. Rehberg, R. S. (1993, June). Football helmet removal: to remove or not to remove...should

there be a question? NATA News, 4-6. Rehberg, R.S. (1993, January). First aid programs making a difference at Villanova. National Safety

Council First Aid Instructor Newsletter, p.1. Rehberg, R.S. (1993, January). CPR masks: the “key” to protection. National Safety Council First Aid Instructor,

Newsletter, pp. 2-3.

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Presentations Rehberg, R.S. On-field management of the spine-injured athlete. Presented at the Adam Taliaferro Foundation

2009 Medical Symposium, Virtua Hospital, Voorhees, NJ. September 29, 2009. Rehberg, R.S. Why legislation requiring athletic trainers in secondary schools is necessary. Presented at the

Atlantic Health Sports Medicine Symposium, Atlantic Health/New York Jets Training Facility, Florham Park, NJ. September 22, 2009.

Rehberg, R.S. Responding to campus emergencies. Presented at Montclair State University Emergency Medical

Services 7th Annual Training Seminar, Montclair, NJ. August 24 – 26, 2009. Rehberg, R.S. Disaster medical operations, part I and II. Presented as part of the Community Emergency

Response Team (CERT) training, Montclair State University, May 4, 2009. Rehberg, R.S. Management of injuries to the head, neck and face. Presented as part of the Emergency Medical Technician recertification course at Montclair State University, April 23-24, 2009. Rehberg, R.S. The importance of baseline testing. Presented at the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey’s “Concussions in Youth Sports” press conference, Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center, Montclair, NJ, March 30, 2009.

Rehberg, R.S. Farewell Address: How far we’ve come! Presented at the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New

Jersey 22nd Annual Athletic Training Conference, held at the National Conference Center, East Windsor, NJ. March 2nd, 2009.

Rehberg, R.S. Legislative update: rules, regulations, and other legislation. Presented at the Athletic Trainers’

Society of New Jersey 22nd Annual Athletic Training Conference, held at the National Conference Center, East Windsor, NJ. March 2nd, 2009.

Rehberg, R.S. Update on rules and regulations. Presented at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic

Association’ Annual Sports Medicine Workshop, Robbinsville, NJ, December 4, 2008. Rehberg, R.S. Responding to campus emergencies. Presented at Montclair State University Emergency Medical

Services 6th Annual Training Seminar, Montclair, NJ. August 26 – 28, 2008.

Rehberg, R.S. Emergency care of spinal injuries in sports. Presented at the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey 2nd Annual Athletic Training Student Workshop, May 21, 2008.

Rehberg, R.S. ATSNJ legislative update. Presented at the ATSNJ Northern Regional Meeting, held at the Yogi

Berra Museum and Learning Center, Little Falls, NJ. April 25, 2008. Rehberg, R.S. Signed legislation: Where do we go from here? Presented at the Cooper Bone and Joint Institute

“Athletic Trainer Series” Conference, Voorhees, NJ. March 11, 2008. Rehberg, R.S. Opening address. Presented at the Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey 21st Annual Athletic

Training Conference, held at the National Conference Center, East Windsor, NJ. February 25, 2008. Rehberg, R.S. Laws, rules and regulations in athletic training. Presented at the ATSNJ First Annual Baseball

Seminar, held at the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center, Little Falls, NJ. January 30, 2008.

Rehberg, R.S. Emergency situations in sports. Presented at the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association 60th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Valley Forge, PA, January 12, 2008.

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Presentations (continued) Rehberg, R.S. Responding to campus emergencies. Presented at Montclair State University Emergency Medical Services 5th Annual Training Seminar, Upper Montclair, NJ. August 29 – 30, 2007. Rehberg, R.S. & Cell, P.M. Department of Homeland Security Law Enforcement Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction – Performance Level. Presented on January 9-11, 2007, Little Falls, NJ. Rehberg, R.S.; Sensor, J.T.; & Meyer, L. Emergency Planning and Action for the Athletic Trainer (all-day workshop). Presented at the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association 59th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, Boston, MA, January 5, 2007.

Rehberg, R.S. Responding to campus emergencies. Presented at Montclair State University Emergency Medical Services 4th Annual Training Seminar, Upper Montclair, NJ. August 30-31, 2006.

Rehberg, R.S. Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals. Presented at Montclair State University

Emergency Medical Services 3rd Annual Training Seminar, Upper Montclair, NJ. August 29, 2006. Rehberg, R.S. Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings. Presented at Montclair State University Emergency

Medical Services 4th Annual Training Seminar, Upper Montclair, NJ. August 28, 2006. Rehberg, R. S. Management of cervical spine injuries in football. Presented at William Paterson University

Athletic Training Senior Seminar, Wayne NJ. February 28, 2006.

Rehberg, R. S. Annual Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens Training. Presented at William Paterson University for the Athletic Training Education Program, Wayne NJ. January 31, 2006.

Rehberg. R.S. Management of injuries to the spine, chest and thorax. Presented at Chilton Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services Training Program, Pequannock, NJ. November 12, 2005.

Rehberg, R.S. Emergency care of cervical spine injuries in sports. Presented at Chilton Hospital EMS

Continuing Education Series, Pequannock, NJ. September 14th, 2005.

Rehberg, R.S. Responding to campus emergencies. Presented at Montclair State University Emergency Medical Services 3rd Annual Training Seminar, Upper Montclair, NJ. August 16-18, 2005.

Rehberg, R.S. Emergency care 101: What athletic trainers should know. Presented at the Athletic Trainers’

Society of New Jersey, Inc. 14th Annual Sports Medicine Symposium, West Windsor, NJ. February 28, 2005. Rehberg, R.S. Pre-hospital management of cervical spine injuries. Presented at the Cervical Spine Symposium

of the 18th Annual West Virginia Family Medicine Foundation Sports Medicine Conference, Huntington, WV. November 14, 2004.

Rehberg, R.S. Responding to campus emergencies. Presented at Montclair State University Emergency Medical

Services 2nd Annual Training Seminar, Upper Montclair, NJ. August 18-19, 2004.

Rehberg, R.S. Sports medicine for EMS providers. Presented at Chilton Memorial Hospital EMS Continuing Education Series, Pompton Plains, NJ. May 4, 2004.

Rehberg, R. S. Emergency care of cervical spine injuries in football. Presented at William Paterson University

Athletic Training Senior Seminar, Wayne NJ. April 29, 2003. Rehberg, R.S. The importance of fluid replacement in preventing dehydration illness in firefighters. Presented to

the Ramsey Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Ramsey, NJ. October 22, 2002.

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Presentations (continued)

Rehberg, R. S. Emergency care 101: what athletic trainers need to know. Presented at the 53rd Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Dallas, TX. June 19, 2002.

Rehberg, R. S. Emergency care of cervical spine injuries in football. Presented at William Paterson University

Athletic Training Senior Seminar, Wayne NJ. April 12, 2002. Rehberg. R. S. A description of how chin straps are attached to high school football helmets in New Jersey.

Presented at the 53rd Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Dallas, TX. June 18, 2002.

Rehberg, R. S. Emergency medical services: past, present and future. Seton Hall University, June 6, 2001. Rehberg, R. S. Health and safety issues in youth football. National Football League/National Football

Foundation Youth Sports Coaches Academy, Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ. May 18, 2001. Rehberg, R. S. Prehospital management of spinal injuries in sports. West Virginia Athletic Trainers Association

Annual Meeting, March 23, 2001.

Rehberg, R. S. Emergency care of cervical spine injuries in football. Presented at William Paterson University Athletic Training Senior Seminar, Wayne NJ. March 8, 2001.

Rehberg, R. S. Sports medicine 101: what prehospital care providers need to know. National Safety Council’s Emergency Response Update, Orlando, FL. January 18, 2001.

Newell, L .M.; Rehberg, R. S.; & Salazaar, J. Management of spinal injuries. National Safety Council’s

Emergency Response Update, Orlando, FL. January 17, 2001. Rehberg, R. S. Emergency care 101: what athletic trainers need to know. Presented at the West Chester

University Semi-Annual Sports Medicine Conference, West Chester, PA. December 10, 2000.

Rehberg, R.S. Sports medicine for EMS providers. Presented to the faculty of the Bergen County Emergency Medical Services Institute, Paramus, NJ. October 17, 2000.

Rehberg, R. S. Emergency management of spinal injuries: ask the experts. Presented at the Medical Society of New Jersey’s Annual Sports Medicine Update, Lawrenceville, NJ. October 10, 2000.

Rehberg, R. S. Emergency care of the spine injured athlete. Presented at the Montclair State University/HEALTHSOUTH 3rd Annual Spineboard Seminar. August 10, 2000.

Rehberg, R. S. Emergency care 101: what athletic trainers need to know. Presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting

and Clinical Symposium of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Los Angeles, CA. June 22, 2000.

Rehberg, R. S. Emergency care of cervical spine injuries in football. Presented at William Paterson University Athletic Training Senior Seminar, Wayne NJ. February 17, 2000.

Rehberg, R.S. Cervical Spine Injuries in Football. Presented at the Montclair State University/HEALTHSOUTH 2nd Annual Spineboard Seminar, Upper Montclair, NJ. August 19, 1999.

Presented Opening Address for the National Safety Council’s 1st Biennial Emergency Response Update,

Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL. June 11, 1999.

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Presentations (continued) Ellis, S.; Davis, J.; Rehberg, R. S., & Goldenberg, M. On-field management of cervical spine injuries in football.

Presented at the Medical Society of New Jersey’s Annual Sports Medicine Update, Lawrenceville, NJ. October 7, 1998.

Rehberg, R.S. Emergency training for coaches and personal trainers: what you need to know. Presented at the

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Sports Training and Rehabilitation Lecture Series, West Orange, NJ. October 20, 1998.

Rehberg, R.S. Emergency care of spinal injuries in football. Presented at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Sports Training and Rehabilitation Lecture Series, West Orange, NJ. September 15, 1998

Rehberg, R. S. Oxygen therapy and airway management. Presented at the 50th Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Baltimore MD. June 20, 1998.

Rehberg, R. S. Emergency care of cervical spine injuries in football. Presented at William Paterson University Athletic Training Senior Seminar, Wayne NJ. November 1997.

Rehberg, R.S. Handling cervical spine injuries in football. Presented at HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation

Athletic Training Continuing Education Series, Upper Saddle River, NJ. September 25, 1995.

Rehberg, R.S. Football Emergencies and the EMT. Presented for the Pascack Valley Ambulance Association at the Washington Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Washington Township, NJ. September 19, 1994.

Rehberg, R.S. & Middlemas, D. Handling football emergencies. Presented at MARC Physical Therapy Sports Medicine, Woodcliff Lake, NJ. September 13, 1994.

Rehberg, R.S. & Middlemas, D. Infection control procedures: protection for health professionals. Presented at

MARC Physical Therapy Sports Medicine, Woodcliff Lake, NJ. September 7, 1994. Related Professional Activities Served as athletic trainer for Major League Baseball’s “Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities” (RBI) championship games at Yankee Stadium, Bronx NY. August 3, 2009. Selected as member of medical staff for the New Jersey vs. North East All-Star Football Classic, a nationally televised high school all-star football game, Rutgers University, June 7, 2009. New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Injury Prevention in New Jersey Advisory Committee, Appointed as member of specializing in Sports and Recreation Injuries, May 2006 – Present. Westwood Regional Junior/Senior High School, Athletic Training Consultant, 2005 – Present. McGraw Hill Higher Education, Consultant on Emergency Care Programs, 2004 – Present. Laerdal Medical Corporation, Research Consultant for resuscitation product development, 2003. Yogi Berra Stadium/New Jersey Jackals Minor League Baseball, Stadium Medical Coordinator, 2000 – Present. Sports Medicine Concepts, Inc., Member of the Sports Medicine Advisory Board, 2002-Present. Slack Publishing, Inc., Member of Editorial Advisory Board, 2002-Present.

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Related Professional Activities, continued Sports Health Emergency Medical Advisory Committee, Member of 2001 - Present. Athletic Therapy Today Journal, Human Kinetics Publishers, Editorial Advisory Board Member, 1995-Present. Every Second Counts Magazine, Editorial Advisory Board Member, 1999-2003. University of North Carolina Concussion Prevention Initiative Research Project, Consultant, 2000. About.com, Expert guide and author of syndicated content on First Aid and Emergency Medicine web site, 1999 – 2001. SxSportsMed.com, Sports Medicine Consultant for featured on the company’s web site, 2000. HEALTHSOUTH Third Annual Spineboard Seminar, Co-coordinator, 2000. Valley Health Affiliates, Program Coordinator for First Responder program, 1998 – 2000. Physio-Control Corporation, Consultant on Automated External Defibrillation Implementation in Secondary Schools Market, 1997 – 2000. Athletic Training Emergency Care (ATEC), Advisory Board Member, 1995-2000. Allegiance Healthcare Corporation, Consultant on first aid product development, 1999. Patient Directed Care Initiatives, Inc. (myAsthma.com and myDiabetes.com Interactive Web Sites), Sports Medicine Expert, 1999. Villanova University Emergency Medical Services, Consultant, 1991 – 1999. American Airlines, John F. Kennedy Airport, member of medical department staff responsible for performing pre-employment and return to work isokinetic functional capacity screenings on airline employees, 1997 – 1998. National Basketball Association / New Jersey Nets, Member of medical team that administered pre-season physical examinations to referees and basketball players, 1993-1997. Pathmark Tennis Open, Mahwah, NJ, Sports Medicine Services Coordinator, August 1995 and July 1996. The Hertz Corporation, Emergency Care Consultant, 1995. Scuba Schools International, First Aid and Emergency Care Consultant, 1994. West Chester University Emergency Medical Services

Chief of Operations (1989 – 1991) Consultant (1991 – 1992)

Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity- Eta Beta Chapter

Founding Member, 1988. Alumni Association Secretary, 1994-1995.

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Service to the Athletic Training Profession

National Athletic Trainers’ Association Professional Education Committee Invited Subject Matter Expert to the Educational Competencies Revision Panel, September 2009 – Present.

Served as Leader of delegation of New Jersey athletic trainers and students to Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. as part of Athletic Training “Hit the Hill Day,” designed to educate members of Congress on the value of athletic trainers as health care providers, February 23, 2009. Lead presenter in Senator Frank Lautenberg’s Office Lead presenter in Senator Menendez’s Office Lead presenter in Congressman Frelinghuysen’s Office Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey, Inc. Past-President and Governmental Relations Coordinator, March 2009 – Present. Founder and member of Technology Committee, June 2009 – Present. Member, Public Relations Committee, March 2009 – Present.

President, 2007 – 2009. President-Elect, 2005 – 2007. Co-Chair, Governmental Relations Committee, 2005 – 2007. Liaison to NJ Office of Emergency Medical Services, 2000 – Present. Northern Region Representative, 2003 – 2004.

*Played key role in the passage of legislation that eliminated restrictions on athletic training employment in New Jersey. Testified in front of Senate Commerce Committee on December 3, 2008.

National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation New Jersey Representative, March 2009 – Present. National Athletic Trainers’ Association District II Executive Board Member of Board, representing New Jersey, 2007 – 2009. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Pronouncements Committee Member of Writing Group for Management of Spinal Injuries Position Statement, March 2006 – June 2009. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Honors and Awards Committee Member, Hall of Fame Sub-Committee, 2004 – Present. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Appropriate Medical Coverage for the Secondary School-Aged Athlete Task Force, Member 2002-Present. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Inter-Association Task Force for the Appropriate Care of the Spine Injured Athlete, Member, 1998 – Present. National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the liaison between the NATA and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, 1997 – 2003.

National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification, Inc., Member of the Role Delineation Panel, October 1998.

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Service to the Emergency Medical/Emergency Management Professions Montclair State University Pandemic Response Team, Member, co-developer of Pandemic Response Plan, and Pandemic Tabletop Exercise, 2007 – 2009. National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Member of Homeland Security Task Force, May 2008 – Present. American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, Member of Curriculum Committee, July 2007 – Present. Team Leader for Emergency Management and Preparedness, Region IX, 2004 – Present. Passaic County Counter-Terrorism Task Force, Member, 2003 – Present. Passaic County Emergency Medical Services Association, Member, 2000 – Present. National Safety Council Emergency Care International Advisory Board, Chairman, 1992 – Present. Founding Member, United States Department of Homeland Security, 2003. Member of Medical Response for World Trade Center Disaster, September 11, 2001. American Heart Association, Invited Panelist to Guidelines 2000 Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Guidelines, Dallas, February 2000. American Heart Association, Member of Scientific Committee on First Aid that developed first ever universal first aid guidelines, 1999 – 2000. National Advisory Board for the National Guidelines for First Aid Training, Member, 1996 - 2000. Advisor to the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration First Aid Task Force, 1996-1997. US Public Health Service Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Member of Operation Olympic Support, Atlanta, GA. July 1996. National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation, Consultant, 1993. United States Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency/ National Disaster Medical System/New Jersey Disaster Medical Assistance Team

Charter Member, 1993-Present. Health Technician Leader, Membership Committee, 1994 - 1997. Executive Committee, Assistant Logistics Coordinator, 1997.

Other Service Activities West Chester University of Pennsylvania Student Activities Endowment Advisory Board Member, November 2005 – Present.

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Additional Emergency Care/Emergency Management Training Terrorist Bombings in the Transportation Sector Transportation Security Administration/Earle Naval Weapons Station, Sandy Hook, NJ, July 7, 2008. National Domestic Preparedness Coalition, Inc. (NDCPI) Homeland Security Comprehensive Assessment Model (HLS-CAM™) Certification Course, May 27-29, 2008. Incident Command System Level 400 New Jersey State Division of Fire Safety, October 30, 2007. Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings (Performance and Instructor Level) United States Department of Homeland Security/New Mexico Technical Institute, 2005. Response to Large Scale Incidents Center for BioDefense, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 2004. Weather Information Systems for Incident Management and Planning Center for BioDefense, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 2004. Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies (IS-15) Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2004. Federal Emergency Management Agency Training Programs

Developing and Managing Volunteers (IS-244), 2004. Leadership and Influence (IS-240), 2004. Decision Making and Problem Solving (IS-241), 2003. Emergency Planning (IS-235), 2003. Effective Communication (IS-242), 2003. Principles of Emergency Management (IS-230), 2003. Exercise Design (IS-139), 2003. Disaster Basics (IS-292), 2003. Emergency Program Manager Course (IS-1), 2002. Emergency Preparedness (IS-2), 2002. Basic Incident Command System (I-195), 2002.

National Disaster Medical System Core Training – Completed January 2004

Course 110 - Disaster Response Course 111 - NDMS in Review Course 111 - DMAT Roles and Responsibilities Course 113 - Veterinary Issues in Disasters Course 114 - Disaster Mortuary Operational Team Course 115 - OEP Paperwork Course 120 - Personal and Family Preparedness Course 121 - Media Relations and the PIO Course 122 - Personal Gear Course 124 - Team Safety Course 125 - Occupational Safety and Disasters Course 126 - Aircraft Safety Course 130 - Incident Management System

Course 131 - Tents and Command Setup Course 132 - Field Pharmacy Course 133 - Logistical Issues Course 134 - Telecommunications Course 135 - Information Technology Course 136 - Litter Bearing Course 137 - Outreach Activities Course 140 - Preventative Medicine for Field Ops Course 141 - Health Consequences and Response Course 142 - Disaster Triage Course 143 - Legal Issues and Answers Course 144 - Mass Gathering Medicine Course 147 - Critical Incident Stress Management Course 148 - Other Resources

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Additional Emergency Care/Emergency Management Training, continued Community Emergency Response Team Program Manager Course New Jersey State Police – Office of Emergency Management, 2003. Weapons of Mass Destruction - Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders Department of Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness, 2003. Incident Command System Train-The-Trainer Course New Jersey State Police – Office of Emergency Management, 2003. Emergency Response to Terrorism (Q-534), National Fire Academy, 2002. Emergency Medical Technician Core 24 Continuing Education Course New Jersey State Department of Health, Office of EMS, 1996, 1999, 2001. Emergency Response to Bioterrorism New Jersey State Department of Health, Office of EMS, 2001. Hazardous Materials Awareness New Jersey State Police – Office of Emergency Management, 1997, 1999. Chemical/Biological Casualty Treatment - Awareness Bergen County Police Department/Hackensack University Medical Center, 1998. Incident Command System Level 200 (I-200) New Jersey State Police – Office of Emergency Management, 1997.

Chemical/Biological Casualty Treatment United States Department of Defense - Uniformed Services University, 1996. Advanced Cardiac Life Support United States Air Force, 1995. Combat Medical Readiness Training (CMRT) United States Air Force, July 1995 Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Transitional Program New Jersey State Department of Health, Office of EMS, 1993 Emergency Vehicle Operator Instructor National Safety Council, 1991.

Emergency Medical Technician – Ambulance Training Course Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health, EMS Division, 1988.

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Honors and Awards New Jersey vs. North East Football Classic Appreciation Award Awarded in recognition of volunteer service as member of medical staff, June 2009 Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey Victor D. Recine Distinguished Service Award Awarded in recognition for years of dedication and service to the athletic trainers of New Jersey Received at the ATSNJ Annual Athletic Training Conference, March 2, 2009. Montclair State University Police Department Chief’s Service Award Awarded in recognition of years of service as to the Montclair State University community, January 8, 2009. National Athletic Trainers’ Association Dan Campbell Award for Legislative Excellence Awarded in recognition for efforts leading to the passing of athletic training legislation in New Jersey. Received at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, St. Louis, MO, June 16th, 2008. New Jersey State Coaches Association Hall of Fame Inducted as the 10th Athletic Trainer in the Hall’s history, April 6, 2008. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Legacy of Leadership Award Inducted into third annual class, April 26, 2006. Recognition Award for Service on Executive Council Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey, Inc., presented February 28, 2005. Vice President’s Red Ribbon Award Montclair State University Department of Student Development and Campus Life, Spring 2002. Heroism Award Presented by Montclair State University for Coordination of Response to the World Trade Center Disaster, April 2002. Outstanding Service Award National Safety Council, October 1997. Certificate of Appreciation International Olympic Committee, August 1996 Certificate of Appreciation Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, August 1996 Who's Who Among Rising Young Americans Inductee, November 1992.

Outstanding Service Award West Chester University Emergency Medical Services, June 1991. Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Inductee, January 1991.

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Professional Memberships American Heart Association Cardiovascular Care Scientific Committee, 1993-Present. American College of Forensic Examiners International, 2004 – Present (Life Member). American College of Sports Medicine, 1997-Present. American Society for Testing Materials Committee F-30 on EMS, 1994-1999. Automated External Defibrillator Instructor Foundation, Charter Member, 2002 – Present. Athletic Trainers’ Society of New Jersey, 1988 – 1992, 1998 – Present.

Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association, 1988-Present. Infragard, Newark, NJ Chapter, 2005 – Present. International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, 2004 – Present. International Association of Emergency Managers, 2000 – Present. International Association of Emergency Medical Services Chiefs (Charter Member), June 2009 – Present.

Mid-Atlantic Region Chapter, American College of Sports Medicine, 1997-Present. National Academy of Sports Medicine, 2004 – Present. National Athletic Trainers' Association, 1988-Present. National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators, 2001 – Present. National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, 1990-Present. National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation, Life Member.

National Emergency Medical Services Alliance, 1994- 1998. National Football Foundation, 2001 – 2007.

National Safety Council, 1992 – Present. National Safety Council First Aid Institute International Advisory Board, 1993 – Present. National Society of Emergency Medical Services Administrators, 1990- Present.

National Society of Emergency Medical Technician Instructors, 1990-Present. National Strength and Conditioning Association, 1988-1991, 1996-Present. New Jersey Emergency Management Association, 2002 – 2004.

Passaic County Police Chiefs’ Association, 2004 – Present.

Public Access Defibrillation League, 1999 – 2004. The American Civil Defense Association, 2003 – 2004.