Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services

04/21/2026

Ready for the rare. Amazing opportunity in Greater Minnesota.

This full-day, hands-on training focuses on High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID) and gives EMS and healthcare providers practical skills you can actually use:
• Identify, isolate, and inform
• PPE donning and doffing
• Transport and ambulance preparation
• Exposure and breach management

📍 Fergus Falls, MN
🗓 Tuesday, May 5
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
💲 No cost (lunch provided)
🎓 CEUs available

If you’re in EMS, healthcare, or infection prevention—this is worth your time.

Registration closes April 24, so don’t wait.

👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-YKRqroGUk-24LDZrGfwHaPB3zcxrIFAkmVOHiHn6DpUNUhXTEZVQU01NlJRUFQ0T0dNSElNTzZBQy4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

04/02/2026

Registration is now open for the virtual Revenue Cycle Training course for rural ambulance services in Minnesota.
This training is being offered through a grant partnership between the Minnesota Department of Health, PWWAG, and NAAC.
Participants will have access to four recorded training modules covering:
• PCR documentation and HCPCS coding
• Diagnosis codes, ambulance claims, and remittance
• Appeals and KPIs
• Audits and best practices

Courses may be completed anytime after enrollment through August 31. Two review sessions will also be offered during the training period, with details shared after registration.

Enroll here: https://www.ambulancecompliance.com/content/revenue-cycle-training-rural-ems-agencies-minnesota

If you already have a NAAC login, use your existing credentials. If not, complete the registration form. Enrollment is typically processed within 24 hours.

For login assistance: [email protected]
For course questions: [email protected]

04/01/2026

🚨 Metro Area Training Opportunity – Space Is Limited 🚨
Ready for the Rare: HCID Skills for EMS & Hospital Response
Healthcare providers—especially ED caregivers, EMS personnel, and Infection Preventionists—are invited to a FREE, hands-on, full-day HCID preparedness training.

📅 Choose ONE session:
• Tuesday, April 21, 2026
• Wednesday, April 22, 2026

🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Bloomington Fire Station 1 - 10 W 95th St, Bloomington, MN

What you’ll practice:
✔ Identify, Isolate & Inform protocols
✔ PPE donning/doffing & breach management
✔ Special pathogens case studies
✔ Patient & ambulance wrapping for transport

🎓 ANCC CEUs or EMS Contact Hours available
🍽 Lunch provided
👥 Only 25 seats per session
🗓 Registration closes April 10, 2026
👉 Register now: https://Read-for-the-rare-HCID-Skills.eventbrite.com

03/26/2026

Missed the Ambulance Operating Deficit Grant webinar? We’ve got you covered. OEMS hosted a grantee overview on March 25 covering everything you need to know—from invoicing and reimbursement to budget changes and grant closeout.

Watch the full recording below 👇

If you have questions, reach out to [email protected].

Ambulance Operating Deficit Grantee Overview | Minnesota OEMSThis webinar provides an overview of the Ambulance Operating Deficit Grant administered by the M...

03/14/2026

🚑 EMS Provider Renewal Reminder

Minnesota EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certifications expire March 31, 2026.

If your certification is up for renewal this year, now is the time to make sure everything is completed and submitted.

✔️ Complete your renewal requirements
✔️ Submit your renewal application
✔️ Verify your continuing education hours

Waiting until the last minute can create delays, so we encourage providers to review their status and submit early.

Your work strengthens Minnesota’s EMS system every day — thank you for the care you provide to communities across the state.

Visit the OEMS website for renewal information and application instructions.
🔗 https://mn.gov/oems/ems-providers/renewal-information/

03/12/2026

Taking time today to remember Mahtowa Fire Chief Jim Fundine, who passed away in November. Chief Fundine dedicated many years to serving his community and supporting those around him in the fire service. His impact on Mahtowa and the surrounding communities will not be forgotten. Our thoughts remain with his family and his fire service family.

03/09/2026

🚑 We’re Hiring!

The Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services is looking for a Field Operations Supervisor to help support statewide ambulance service oversight.

This role supervises EMS Specialists, conducts ambulance service inspections, and helps ensure compliance with Minnesota EMS regulations.

Interested in making an impact on EMS across Minnesota?

🔗 Apply here:
https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/search-for-jobs/

03/09/2026

🧸 FREE In-Person Pediatric Simulation Training — Southwest Minnesota

📅 March 17, 2026
📍 MERIT Center, Marshall, MN
⏰ 5–9 PM
🔗 https://MNEMSCPedsSimTrainingSW.eventbrite.com

Strengthen pediatric readiness through hands-on simulation and skills training. Food, beverages, and CEUs provided.

02/27/2026

🧸 FREE In-Person Pediatric Simulation Training — West Central Minnesota

📅 March 3, 2026
📍 Barnesville Event Center, Barnesville, MN
⏰ 5–9 PM
🔗 https://MNEMSCPedsSimTrainingWC.eventbrite.com

Build confidence through pediatric simulation and skills practice alongside peers. Food, beverages, and CEUs provided.

02/24/2026

⭐ FREE Statewide Pediatric Skills Conference — Pediatric Champions

📅 March 23, 2026
📍 HERO Event Center, Cottage Grove, MN
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Space is limited. Pediatric Champions and rural EMS providers receive priority.

Join this statewide skills conference focused on pediatric readiness, collaboration, and practical learning opportunities.
🔗 Event details and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com

02/19/2026

🧸 FREE In-Person Pediatric Simulation Training — SE Minnesota
Sold out — waitlist available

📅 February 23, 2026
📍 Fire Station 2, Rochester, MN
⏰ 4–8 PM
🔗 https://MNEMSCPedsSimTrainingSE.eventbrite.com

Join colleagues for hands-on pediatric simulation and skills practice. Food, beverages, and CEUs provided.

Join us for FREE hands-on pediatric simulation training in Rochester, MN!