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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Prehospital Programs
Hospital Designation Programs - Coming Soon!
- Emergency Information Form for Children With Special Needs
- For distribution to families with children with special health care needs for completion prior to emergency response as a way to collect and share vital information with EMS personnel.
- Transporting Children in Ambulances: Much has changed as it relates to care of and transportation of children in ambulances and it is important that ambulance services are aware of the current standards for transport and available equipment to properly secure children. This training video will provide education and resources to ambulance departments. For questions on the training, please direct them to the presenter, Carma Hanson, MS, RN and Coordinator of Safe Kids Grand Forks (email: safekids@altru.org or 701.780.1872).
- Partner Organizations
- Emergency Guidelines for North Dakota Schools - Updated version coming soon from the North Dakota School Nurse Program!
Virtual Pediatric Symposium Series
- Pre-hospital PECCs/Pediatric Champions
- November 2, 2023
- 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
- CEUs available
- Registration
- Hospital and ED PECCs/Pediatric Champions
- November 9, 2023
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
- CEUs available
- TBI & Kids: From Injury & Beyond (September 19, 2023)
- What About The Kids? Pediatric Disaster Preparedness (April 25, 2023)
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.
- Prehospital PECC
- What is a PECC? A Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator is an EMS provider designated within your organization who ensures that its providers are prepared to care for ill and injured children. Having a PECC is the single most important step for enhancing pediatric care in your service. A PECC is an essential part to having your service be considered Pediatric Ready. Ideally every agency will have on or more PECCs but multiple agencies may share the same PECC.
- Click HERE for more information.
- Complete Prehospital PECC Application
- What is a PECC? A Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator is an EMS provider designated within your organization who ensures that its providers are prepared to care for ill and injured children. Having a PECC is the single most important step for enhancing pediatric care in your service. A PECC is an essential part to having your service be considered Pediatric Ready. Ideally every agency will have on or more PECCs but multiple agencies may share the same PECC.
- Hospital PECC - Coming Soon!