The North Dakota Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program begin in 1996 and is funded by a state partnership grant initiative through the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The mission of the North Dakota EMSC program is to improve pediatric emergency care for children in all areas of North Dakota by assessing needs and providing resources for hospitals and EMS programs and personnel.
The EMSC program is a federal program and follows federal guidelines. The EMSC program is not referenced in North Dakota Century Code (N.D.C.C.) or North Dakota Administrative Code (N.D.A.C.). The administrative rules referenced below are applicable to specific performance measures of the EMSC program.
North Dakota Administrative Code (N.D.A.C.):
- N.D.A.C. 33-11-01.2-10 North Dakota Ground Ambulance Services: Other Requirements
- N.D.A.C. 33-11-02-04 Basic Life Support Ground Ambulance: Medical Direction
- N.D.A.C. 33-11-03-04 Advanced Life Support Ground Ambulance License: Medical Direction
EMSC Advisory Committee Bylaws
EMSC Advisory Committee Members
EMSC Advisory Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes
EMSC Advisory Committee Meeting Dates: Meetings are conducted the second Tuesday of every third month.
- Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (This meeting was originally scheduled for June 13.)
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 12, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
EMSC Advisory Committee meetings are currently conducted virtually:
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Designation Programs - Coming Soon!
- Partner Organizations
- Emergency Guidelines for North Dakota Schools - Updated version coming soon from the North Dakota School Nurse Program!
Training: Safe Transportation of Children in Ambulances
- Zoom Sessions
- Free - Registration is required
- April 19, 2023; April 24, 2023; April 28, 2028
- The same session is being offered each time.
- For more information: 701-780-1489; safekids@altru.org
- Flyer HERE
Virtual Pediatric Symposium Series
- What About The Kids? Pediatric Disaster Preparedness
- April 25, 2023
- 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Continuing education credits will be available.
- NO CHARGE
- Adolescent Suicide - Emergency Care for the Silent Epidemic
- September 29, 2022
- 6:30 - 9:00 PM CST
- Free of Charge
- 2.5 Hours Online
- Creating an Account - Instructions
- Fall 2021
- TBA: Respiratory Emergencies
- October 2021
- August 2021
- May 2021
- March 2021
- December 2020
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) - Temporarily on-hold.
- PEPP National Course Listing
- Please contact the EMSC Program Coordinator at cgreer@nd.gov to express interest.
The North Dakota EMSC Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program for Ambulances exists to recognize ambulance services for their commitment to the highest quality care for pediatric patients in North Dakota.
- Updates coming soon!