National Association of EMS Educators

08/04/2026

Ready to take the next step in your EMS education career? Registration is now open for the NAEMSE Level 2 Instructor Course, happening online September 29-30, 2026.

This course is designed for EMS educators looking to strengthen their instructional skills, expand their teaching knowledge, and continue developing as effective educators.

No travel required, join us online from wherever you are. Take the next step in your journey as an EMS educator with NAEMSE!

Register today: https://naemse.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2078737&group=

07/31/2026

Celebrating Stephen’s birthday with the NAEMSE crew! Wishing you the best birthday yet, Stephen!

07/30/2026

There are only 4 seats left for the NAEMSE Level 1 Instructor Course, offered in person during the NAEMSE EMS Educator Symposium in Reno next month. If you need to complete your NAEMSE Level 1 Instructor Course requirement, now is the time to act. Once these seats are filled, registration will close. Register today to reserve your seat and ensure you don't miss the opportunity to complete this course during the event.

Register here:

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

07/27/2026

Last chance! Thanks to the Peppermill Resort, our discounted room block has been extended again through Monday, August 3. If you haven't reserved your room yet, don't miss this final opportunity to secure the special group rate before the deadline. We can't wait to see you in Reno!

Book your stay: https://book.passkey.com/event/51095133/owner/7268/home

Register: 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!

07/26/2026

Join us on August 26 for an upcoming webinar featuring John MacMillan, EdD, BS, AAS, NRP, CIC, CPP, RF.

Mentorship in Motion: Building Effective Mentorship Programs in EMS Education

Behind every great EMS provider is someone who took the time to guide, challenge, and believe in them. Mentorship in Motion explores how intentional mentorship can transform both learners and organizations. This webinar dives into the structure, strategies, and culture that make mentorship programs successful—from onboarding new providers to developing future leaders. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to create, strengthen, or formalize mentorship within their own EMS agencies and educational settings.

📅 August 26 | 1:00 PM ET

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4417851006778/WN_hYCAGQwYQWaYEh5zm7iemw

07/24/2026

Make the most of your NAEMSE Symposium experience by adding a pre-conference session to your schedule!

Choose from a variety of offerings, including:
- NAEMSE Instructor Courses
- Beyond the NREMT Exam: Teaching Strategies to Ensure Student Competency!
- The Feedback Lab: How to Grow Great Clinicians
- Sim Smarter, Not Harder: Part I & Part II
- Teaching the Invisible Work: Emotional Labor, Burnout, and Sustainability in EMS

You don’t have to attend the full Symposium to take advantage of these learning opportunities! Choose the session that best fits your goals and join us for a day of focused learning and professional development. Already registered but want to add a pre-con? Email [email protected] to get started.

Click below to explore the pre-conference offerings and register today!

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

07/22/2026

We're excited to announce a bonus educational session that has been added to this year's NAEMSE EMS Educator Symposium!
Wednesday, August 12 | 6:00–7:00 PM

Join us for The Airway Gap: Aligning EMS Education with Modern Clinical Practice. Paramedic students are often taught airway management using equipment and methods that do not match current field practice. At the same time, an increasing number of EMS systems have adopted video laryngoscopy as a primary intubation device. The result is a growing gap between how providers are trained and what they are expected to do when the airway is difficult and the stakes are high.

In this session, Dr. Andrew Napier, emergency physician, former Army combat medic who managed trauma patients during combat operations in Afghanistan, and founder of IntuBlade, reviews the evidence behind video laryngoscopy in prehospital care. The session will examine first-pass success, the challenges of preparing providers with equipment that differs from what they will use in practice, and how familiarity with airway equipment affects performance under pressure.

This is not a product presentation. It is a clinical discussion about whether airway education has kept pace with modern prehospital care and what EMS educators can do to close that gap.

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

07/20/2026

Great news for Symposium attendees! The discounted room block at the Peppermill Resort has been extended to next Monday, July 27. If you haven't booked your stay yet, there's still time to take advantage of the special rate before it expires.

Book your stay: https://book.passkey.com/event/51095133/owner/7268/home

Register: 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!

07/17/2026

Partner news from Laerdal Medical: At Laerdal Medical, we’re proud to partner with NAEMSE to support EMS educators and clinicians as they continue advancing training beyond traditional settings.

Join us on July 22 at 1:00 PM ET for our upcoming webinar: “Finding the Possible: Expanding Simulation Beyond the Hospital Walls.”

In this session, Melissa Lawlor, CNM, FNP, EMT will share insights on how maternal and newborn simulation can be extended into pre-hospital environments to strengthen preparedness, enhance education, and ultimately improve patient outcomes where it matters most.

We’re honored to collaborate with NAEMSE to help bring practical, forward-thinking approaches to EMS education and training.

Register today to explore what’s possible: https://laerdal.com/us/learn/events-and-webinars/webinar-finding-the-possible-expanding-simulation-beyond-the-hospital-walls/

This CE activity is accredited for one educator CEH by the National Association of EMS Educators, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education. CE is free for NAEMSE members and $25 for non-members.

07/14/2026

NAEMSE Announces Appointment of New Executive Director

[PITTSBURGH, PA] The National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Charles Foat as its next Executive Director, effective July 20, 2026.

Dr. Foat brings years of experience to the organization and will begin working alongside current Executive Director Stephen Perdziola during a six-week transition period. This collaborative onboarding process has been designed to ensure a seamless transfer of responsibilities and continued support for NAEMSE's members, partners, and stakeholders.

Current Executive Director Stephen Perdziola will continue to serve in the role through August 28, 2026, when he will retire after 19 years with NAEMSE, including the past 8 years as Executive Director.

Read the full release here:https://cdn.ymaws.com/naemse.org/resource/resmgr/docs/press_releases/press_release_-_naemse_annou.pdf