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2026 SouthEast Conference

 Dates: November 20-22, 2026

 Location: NDSCS Career Innovation Center, Fargo ND


DISPATCH ALERT: ALL EMS PERSONNEL, RESPOND TO FARGO!

CAD CALL: Southeast Regional NDEMSA Conference

Dispatch Date: November 20–22, 2026

Location: Career Innovation Center, 4230 64th Ave S. Fargo, North Dakota 58104

Nature of Call: Professional Development,Networking, and High-Quality EMS Education

Priority: HIGH

YOUR CONFERENCE ASSIGNMENT:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20

  • 1:00 PM–6:00 PM-PEPP Course with Chettie Greer 

Requires pre-course work, limited to 14 people. Textbooks will be mailed.  The books are to be returned, or the individual will be responsible for the cost of the text book. 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

8:00 AM–12:00 PM | Morning Operations

Choose from a variety of educational sessions, including:

  • BVM Techniques with Wayne Stephens
  • Cardiology with Skyler Tibbs
  • Trauma with Tom Taylor
  • Stroke with Molly Murch
  • Changing Times with Matt Hons
  • SIM-ND

12:00 PM–1:00 PM | Refuel and Regroup

1:00 PM–5:00 PM | Afternoon Operations:

  • Respiratory Failure Lecture/Sim with Wayne Stephens
  • Bringing Back the Dead with Matt Hons
  • Trauma with Tom Taylor
  • Kratom with Jenn Faul
  • Operations with Skyler Tibbs

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22

8:00 AM–1:00 PM | Final Call for Education

Wrap up your conference experience with sessions featuring:

  • Airway with Skyler Tibbs
  • JP's Slings: 12 Leads for BLS
  • Trauma with Katy Cooper
  • Deadly Gases with Matt Hons
  • Working with Rural Fire with Wade Powers
  •  SIM-ND

The Southeast Conference will offer multiple tracks during each session time. Participants will have multiple options to choose from in every time period, allowing them to select the sessions that best fit their interests and professional needs. This structure provides flexibility while ensuring that a wide range of topics is covered throughout the conference.


Continuing Education

5 hours of CEUs on Friday, 8 hours of CEUs on Saturday and 5 hours on Sunday are pending approval by the Division of Emergency Medical Systems. This conference is also grant eligible.


National Registry Continued Competency Hour Requirements

Provider Level  National (NCCR)  Local (LCCR)  Individual (ICCR)  Total Hours 
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) 8 Hours 4 Hours 4 Hours  16 Hours
Advanced First Aid Ambulance (AFA-A)  20 Hours 10 Hours 10 Hours  40 Hours 
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)  20 Hours 10 Hours  10 Hours 40 Hours 
Advanced EMT (AEMT) 25 Hours  12.5 Hours 12.5 Hours 50 Hours 
Paramedic 30 Hours  15 Hours 15 Hours  60 Hours 

Lodging options

NDEMSA has made lodging arrangements at the La Quinta Inn & Suites. Be sure to mention that you are with the EMS Conference when making your reservations. 


La Quinta Inn & Suites 

2355 46th St S.

Fargo ND, 58104


King Suites: $145 per night

Double Queen Rooms: $125 per night

La Quinta  Hotel Booking Link 


Courtyard Fargo

2249 55th St. S.

Fargo, ND 58104


Courtyard Fargo for Rate TBD

USD per night -$169.00/Night 


Courtyard Faro Booking Link 



Important Links

If you have any questions about the sessions or registration, contact the office at 701-221-0567 or email NDEMSA.

SE Region EMS Conference Pricing:

Friday PEPP Course with Chettie Greer

  • Member/Non-Member $30.00

Southeast Conference:  (Friday AND Saturday)

  • Non-Member - $190.00
  • NDEMSA Member - $155.00

Single Day Registration:  

  • Non-Member - $140.00
  • Member - $100.00

NDEMSA Membership: $40.00 Annually
There is an extra $5 fee per day to register on-site.

Refund Policy

Membership dues are NOT refundable. The conference registration fees, less a $15.00 processing fee, are refundable if written notice of cancellation is received two weeks before the conference. If written notice of cancellation is received between 8-13 days before the conference, registration less a $35.00 processing fee, will be refunded. Within 7 days of the conference, no refunds will be given. Substitutions for cancellation will be allowed with written notice. All refunds will be issued after the conclusion of the conference. The conference will occur regardless of weather.

DEMS Grant and Continuing Education Credits:

The Division of EMS has made the Continuing Education Grant available to help cover costs of travel and attendance.  This grant must be applied for by a licensed North Dakota EMS Agency.  The grant can be found here.


Sponsors

Thanks to all of our sponsors of this conference!

Platinum Sponsors



Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors


Friends of EMS


North Dakota EMS Association
1622 East Interstate Ave | Bismarck, ND 58503

Phone: 701-221-0567  |  ndemsa.office@ndemsa.org

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