National Association of EMS Educators

05/06/2026

Do you want to strengthen your EMS simulation design, debriefing, assessment, and quality improvement practices? Your search ends here!

Consider registering for the NAEMSE Symposium pre-conference sessions, Sim Smarter, Not Harder – Part 1 & 2, taught by Dr. Andrew Spain, Carrie Gigray, Tim Whitaker, Matt Charnetski, Dr. Kimberly Whitten-Chung, & Jennifer McCarthy.

These immersive 4-hour sessions will teach you how to:
✔️ Create or refine EMS simulations using evidence-informed principles that improve learner performance and debriefing quality while remaining feasible in real-world EMS education settings

✔️ Explore evidence-based debriefing frameworks and strategies to measure and improve learner performance through structured, reflective learning

✔️ Implement quality assurance processes and simulation-based assessments that support program fidelity, continuous improvement, and safe, competent clinical performance

Held consecutively on Wednesday, August 12, attendees can register for one or both sessions for a full day dedicated to evidence-based EMS simulation design, debriefing, assessment, and quality improvement.

Click here to read the full descriptions: https://naemse.org/page/2026Agenda #:~:text=Sim%20Smarter%2C%20Not%20Harder%20Part%20I

Register here: https://naemse.org/event/NAEMSE2026

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

05/04/2026

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.

05/01/2026

Exhibitor registration for the 2026 NAEMSE EMS Educator Symposium & Trade Show is still open! Join us this August at the Peppermill Resort in Reno for one of the premier events in EMS education.

Secure your exhibitor space today:
https://naemse.org/event/2026exhibitor

View the floor plan:
https://naemse.org/page/2026FloorPlan

Exhibitor Prospectus:
https://cdn.ymaws.com/naemse.org/resource/resmgr/2026_symposium/exhibitor_registration/2026_exhibitor_prospectus.pdf

We look forward to welcoming you to Reno this August!

04/29/2026

New webinars are now open for registration! Join NAEMSE and our speakers for engaging 1-hour webinars designed to support and inspire EMS educators. Each session is CAPCE-approved for 1 Basic or Educator CE.

More webinars will be added soon, so stay tuned for even more opportunities to learn!

Register here: https://naemse.org/page/UpcomingWebinars

NAEMSE webinars are:
- Free to register and attend
- 1 hour of CE for NAEMSE members (free)
- 1 hour of CE for non-members ($25)

04/27/2026

Do you know an EMS educator who truly goes above and beyond? Now is your chance to recognize the passion, dedication, and impact happening every day in EMS education. Submit a nomination today! Anyone can nominate, just be sure the nominee is a NAEMSE member in good standing.

Selected recipients who embody our mission of Inspiring Educational Excellence will be honored at the 2026 NAEMSE EMS Educator Symposium & Trade Show in Reno, NV, this August.

Let’s celebrate the educators who inspire us all! Learn more and apply here: https://naemse.org/page/2026SymposiumAwards

04/23/2026

Looking to level up how you give feedback—and see it change performance? Join us at the NAEMSE Symposium pre-conference workshop: The Feedback Lab: How to Grow Great Clinicians, led by Dr. Heather Davis, Dr. Stephen Taylor, & Dr. Maia Dorsett.

Effective feedback is the most powerful, and undertrained, tool in EMS education and leadership. This immersive 8-hour workshop equips preceptors, FTOs, educators, supervisors, and managers with a practical framework for delivering feedback that is specific, timely, and actionable; the kind that truly drives performance improvement. Participants will examine why feedback often fails: vague, overly positive comments, personal bias, unsafe learning climates, and moments when cognitive overload makes feedback impossible to absorb.

Read more & register here: https://naemse.org/event/NAEMSE2026

04/17/2026

Ready to elevate your practice and produce more confident, capable EMS providers? Don’t miss this 8-hour pre-conference session presented by Bryan Ericson, Dr. Bill Young, & Dennis Edgerly at the NAEMSE EMS Educator Symposium. Register now for Beyond the NREMT Exam: Teaching Strategies to Ensure Student Competency.

Empower your learners to think faster, act smarter, and deliver better care through stronger clinical judgment. This pre-con will help educators clearly understand what successful clinical judgment looks like—and how to measure it effectively. You’ll gain practical instructional strategies and techniques designed to engage learners, strengthen reasoning skills, and elevate competency. This interactive 8‑hour program is built to energize, equip, and inspire educators who want to elevate their practice and produce more confident, capable EMS providers.

Highlights will include performance‑based examinations, scenario‑driven assessments, and both traditional and technology‑assisted evaluation tools that bring clinical judgment to life in the classroom, lab, and field.

📅 Wednesday, August 12 | Reno, NV
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
👉 Register now: https://naemse.org/event/NAEMSE2026

04/14/2026

Do you know an EMS educator who truly goes above and beyond? At the 2026 NAEMSE EMS Educator Symposium & Trade Show, we’re proud to honor outstanding educators who embody our mission of Inspiring Educational Excellence.

Now’s your chance to recognize the passion, dedication, and impact happening every day in EMS education. Submit a nomination today! Anyone can nominate, just be sure the nominee is a NAEMSE member in good standing.

Let’s celebrate the educators who inspire us all! Learn more and apply here: https://naemse.org/page/2026SymposiumAwards

04/10/2026

Rural EMS agencies are in crisis. Limited access to training, workforce shortages, and increasing clinical expectations create a readiness gap across the nation. While many programs struggle, innovative EMS education leaders have successfully implemented new strategies to remove barriers and build a stronger rural pipeline. This webinar brings forward practical, evidence-based solutions from a phenomenological study of EMS program directors across higher education institutions serving rural populations.

Join us on Tuesday, May 5, from 1–2 PM ET to hear from Dr. Nichole Berge. Through real-world examples and leadership insights, attendees will learn how to expand rural access using flexible course delivery, technology-enhanced instruction, community partnerships, and targeted student-support systems. Participants will receive actionable tools they can adapt immediately to meet workforce needs and improve student success in their own regions. This session equips EMS educators and leaders to drive change where it is needed most.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2817758484078/WN_h3Mqy-kxS3aQ4OeR6t5Mkw

04/07/2026

Ready to take your EMS teaching to the next level? Register for the NAEMSE Level 1 Instructor Course, held August 10–12 in Reno, NV, at the Peppermill Resort as part of the EMS Educator Symposium.

Whether you're new to EMS education or looking to level up your skills, this nationally recognized, CAPCE-approved course gives you the tools, confidence, and connections to make a lasting impact in your program.

Complete the course in just 3 days, then stay for the Symposium to continue learning, networking, and growing alongside EMS educators from across the country.

Secure your spot: https://naemse.org/event/NAEMSE2026

04/03/2026

Join us on Wednesday, April 8, for an insightful webinar: Developing the Right EMS Program Director: Leadership Beyond the Degree, presented by Melissa L. Stuive, BS, MEd, LP. Discover what it takes to lead beyond the degree.

This presentation explores the intentional development of EMS Program Directors, emphasizing that academic credentials alone do not equate to effective leadership. Participants will examine the core leadership qualities, professional behaviors, and organizational competencies required to successfully lead an EMS program, manage faculty, maintain accreditation, and cultivate a culture of accountability and excellence. The session highlights succession planning, mentorship, and leadership readiness as essential components in identifying the right candidate—not just the most educated one.

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3417752326007/WN_gCtmaVxWSJaSaaMXDREfeg