September Session

October 8th, 2020

This webinar had a brief Covid update in addition to looking at various EMS areas which have an increased risk during the fall season.

January Session

January 28th, 2021

This webinar covered pediatric cardiac arrest and the importance of being a Pediatric Champion with SD EMSC.

Corolla Lauck, Program Director
SD EMS for Children

Week 1: Covid-19

This webinar examined South Dakota’s current numbers of Covid-19 and explored what it means to flatten the curve as EMS professionals

Week 2: Covid-19 Update and SD Stockpile

This webinar explored South Dakota’s Department of Health’s stockpile and PPE.

Week 3: Rural Hospitals and ED’s, Allergies, and Mental Health

This webinar explored the impact of Covid-19 on rural hospitals and emergency departments. This webinar also looked at the differentiating Covid-19 from allergies, in addition to acknowledging the implications on mental health with EMS providers and families.

Week 4: SD EMS on New York City’s Front Lines and Sioux Falls Hotspot

This webinar explores how communities are handling hotspots and outbreaks.

Week 5: Testimony from Covid-19 Patient/Doctor

This webinar focused on the experience of a local family practitioner who had recovered from Covid-19.

Week 6: Covid-19 Cycle

This webinar focused on the progression of Covid-19 at a micro perspective to a macro perspective.

Week 7: SD Governor’s Address; Update and SD DOH EMS Address

This webinar had various address from State of South Dakota officials and a Covid-19 update.

Week 8: Policy Changes and Updates

This webinar looks at the various measures the hospitals are implementing related to EMS.

Week 9: Covid-19 Update & Contact Tracing

This webinar looks at current numbers throughout the state and explores contact tracing

Week 10: Covid-19 Update & Respiratory Complications

This webinar explores at lasting, chronic respiratory complications of Covid-19.

Dr. Kara Dahl
Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center