South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association upcoming events

Free On-Line Education All Year (01/23/2026)

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Monthly Trainings Sturgis/Air Methods (02/15/2026)

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

SDEMSA Executive Council Meeting (04/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Email your district president if you would like to attend or have agenda items.

NAEMSE Skills Instructor Course (05/02/2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

FREE for South Dakota EMS Providers!

Must be sponsored by an EMS organization – an ambulance director, supervisor, or chief must approve registration.

About the NAEMSE Skills Instructor Course

The NAEMSE Skills Instructor Course is a specialized program designed to equip EMS educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to teach and evaluate patient care skills effectively. This course focuses on the psychomotor domain of education, ensuring that instructors can teach hands-on patient care techniques, provide constructive feedback, and accurately assess students' abilities.

Participants will better understand educational theories and best practices related to psychomotor skills instruction. By the end of the course, you will be well-versed in teaching methodologies, feedback strategies, and assessment techniques specific to EMS skills, which are crucial for ensuring that students are competent in real-world patient care.

The course is available online, making it accessible to a broader audience. It is conducted exclusively in English. This course is ideal for EMS instructors looking to enhance their teaching skills and improve the effectiveness of their hands-on training programs.

Course Goals & Objectives

• To provide participants with the knowledge and strategies to effectively educate and assess student skill acquisition and performance to ensure quality patient care.

• To provide opportunities for networking with other educators, mentoring by experienced educators, and a catalyst for personal growth

Mandatory components to successfully complete the course:

• A portion of the course (3 hours of CE) must be completed online prior to class and includes educational materials pertinent to successful course completion.

• Participants are assigned to a team (group) that is tasked with completing assignments for various course components. Active engagement with team members in a collaborative learning environment is essential to achieving a successful learning experience.

Limited Spots Available – Register Today!

Questions, contact: Amy Marsh - MarshAmy605@gmail.com

This course is funded by the South Dakota Department of Health's Regional Service Designation Grant, awarded to the South Dakota EMS Association (SDEMSA) to support educational software, classes, and equipment for EMS training and development.

SDEMSA Memorial Service (07/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Honoring those who have passed in the line of duty.

SDEMSA Executive Council Meeting (07/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Email your district president if you would like to attend or have agenda items.

2026 SDEMSA Conference Vendor Registration (10/30/2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Dear Vendor,

We would like to let you know the SD EMS Association Annual Conference is being held on October 30-November 01, 2026 at the Best Western PLUS Ramkota Hotel 3200 W. Maple Street Sioux Falls, SD.

As a strong supporter of EMS in South Dakota we would like to invite you as a vendor for this event. We expect up to 400 participants for this year’s conference. The SDEMSA has a conference website, http://sdemsa.org/Conference. This site includes a vendor page that has the information needed for you to register your business and attend this event. The vendor page is operational now and may be accessed directly via http://sdemsa.org/ConferenceVendors. Please check this site for further vendor updates and information.

Vendor booth costs are listed below. Door prizes would be greatly appreciated. There is also an opportunity to sponsor lunch to have some time to present as well. There will be a vendor fair during a long lunch on Friday. If interested in sponsoring the meal for this, please let us know as soon as possible.

The Conference members appreciate your support and look forward to visiting with previous vendors and meeting new ones. Breaks between classes have been extended to allow attendees more time to visit the vendor area. If anyone would be interested in sponsoring a break with increased visibility please let us know. You may register online at the vendor page listed above. If you have questions, please email us at: vendors@sdemsa.com.

2026 Vendor Booth Rates

$600 for a single booth (9’x6’) includes:

· 1 table & 2 chairs

· Conference Registration fee

· Conference Banquet ticket

$900 for a double booth (18’x6’), additional $300 for each additional booth space (9’x6’)

· Additional 1 table & 2 chairs supplied per additional booth space

Plans to utilize a display vehicle which will cost $300 per vehicle in addition to booth.

· 1 table & 2 chairs

· Additional display items at vendor discretion. Any additional

Special Needs for SDEMSA Conference 2026, please email early to vendors@sdemsa.org.

Checks can be sent to the follow:

SDEMSA

Attn: Jennifer Kaiser Treasurer

PO Box. 273

Hoven. SD. 57450

Thank-you and we look forward to seeing you in October.

- Vendor Committee Co-chair & District 3