Sdemsa Instructor/Coordinator Society

05/26/2026

Sign up now for our next EMS Education lunch and learn. June 3, 2026 will feature Ryan Batenhorst, Ed.D, M.Ed, NRP. He will be presenting on incorporating Trauma-Informed Care into education. Please follow the link for more information and to sign up.

05/13/2026

Want to start providing EMS education, want to be a better EMS Educator or just do some continuing education. We have options for you. We have grant funding to attend numerous NAEMSE EMS education courses. All of these classes are virtual only. Check out the link below. Must live in South Dakota.

05/07/2026

This is a great opportunity to further your knowledge as an EMS educator. See you in Reno

Don't miss this chance to expand your EMS knowledge and connect with fellow educators at the 2026 NAEMSE Symposium!

05/04/2026

What a great class hosted by SDEMSA IC Society. Great education and an opportunity for SD EMS Educators from across the state to network. Thank you to Sanford Health EMS Education for providing a space for learning.

Another successful NAEMSE Skills Instructor Course is in the books! This past weekend in Sioux Falls, SD, EMS educators came together for a hands-on, high-impact learning experience focused on strengthening instructional skills.

A huge thank you to Amy Marsh for hosting, and to Dr. Christopher Metsgar and Rusty Gilpin for leading an engaging and insightful course. We’re grateful to all who participated and contributed to such a meaningful weekend of learning, collaboration, and growth.

05/04/2026

Next Lunch and Learn is Wed May 6 at noon. Here is more information:

This session is ideal for EMS instructors, education coordinators, and EMS leaders looking for practical strategies and thought leadership to support high-quality EMS education.

04/17/2026

July 17, 2026
SDEMSA IC in collaboration with NESD AHEC is proud to announce our upcoming EMS Instructor Summit. Please visit the link below for more informatio.

This programming is part of the SD Department of Health’s Regional Service Designation Grant awarded to Northeast SD AHEC.

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

The NAEMSE Skills course scheduled for May 2 and 3,2026 is officially full. (How exciting) You can still add your name to the wait list if we have any cancellations. You can find the information at

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