SD EMSC and Pre-Hospital Agencies
Focused Care for Kids in Emergencies
South Dakota Emergency Medical Services for Children (SD EMSC) works with pre-hospital organizations to ensure children receive the best care possible emergency care. We work to provide agencies across the statewide with the tools and education needed to be pediatric- ready.
Our Goals:
Pediatric Readiness
Ensuring EMS agencies have the resources, guidelines, and training needed to care for sick and injured children.
Quality Improvement
Supporting agencies in adopting evidence-based practices and continuous learning to improve pediatric emergency outcomes.
Training and Education
Offering training and workshops to strengthen providers' ability to manage pediatric emergencies and promote a culture of readiness.
Coordinated Care Systems
Helping build systems that improve collaboration between, EMS, hospitals, and healthcare providers.
SD EMSC is committed to ensuring EMS providers across South Dakota are prepared to deliver excellent pediatric emergency care and improve outcomes for children statewide.
Additional Resources
Would you like to be up to date on all things SD EMSC? We work hard to share resources and education opportunities with folks in South Dakota that are working to make sure that pediatric patients are well taken care of in the event of a medical emergency. You can choose what types of updates you get, and we promise not to fill up your inbox with things that don't apply to you. If you would like to opt out, reach out to us at sdemsc@usd.edu.
