Nebraska EMS Conference 2026

Schedule

A preview of this year's sessions and tracks.

Thursday, October 15

8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Logistics Registration and Continental Breakfast Grand Ballroom Foyer
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Keynote Opening Keynote — The Future of EMS in Nebraska Grand Ballroom Dr. Sarah Mitchell
10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Breakout Mass Casualty Incident Management Salon A Capt. James Rodriguez
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Breakout Airway Management Updates 2026 Salon B Dr. Emily Chen
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Meals & Breaks Lunch Break Grand Ballroom
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Breakout Pediatric Emergencies in the Field Salon A Nurse Practitioner Dana Kowalski
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Breakout Stroke Recognition and Rapid Transport Salon B Dr. Michael Torres
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Skills Lab Hands-On Skills Lab — IV Access and Medication Administration Skills Lab - Salon C EMS Conference Skills Faculty
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Networking Networking Reception Atrium

Friday, October 16

8:00 AM–8:30 AM
Meals & Breaks Continental Breakfast Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Breakout Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation — New Guidelines Salon A Dr. Patricia Wells
9:30 AM–10:30 AM
Breakout Trauma Assessment Update Salon B Paramedic Chief Ron Davis
10:30 AM–11:00 AM
Meals & Breaks Break Grand Ballroom Foyer
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Breakout Mental Health Crisis Response for EMS Salon A Dr. Angela Freeman
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Meals & Breaks Lunch and Exhibitor Showcase Grand Ballroom
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Breakout AEMT and Paramedic Scope Updates Salon B Nebraska EMS Director
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Breakout Documentation and Legal Considerations Salon A Attorney Mark Sullivan
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Skills Lab Hands-On Skills Lab — Airway Competency Station Skills Lab - Salon C EMS Conference Skills Faculty
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Networking Awards Ceremony — Nebraska EMS Provider of the Year Grand Ballroom Nebraska EMS Conference Planning Committee

Saturday, October 17

8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Meals & Breaks Breakfast and Exhibitor Hall Grand Ballroom
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Breakout Geriatric Emergency Care Salon A Dr. Susan Park
10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Breakout Wilderness EMS and Special Operations Salon B Rescue Team Leader Chris Abbott
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Breakout OB Emergencies in the Field Salon A Dr. Rebecca Jones
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Meals & Breaks Closing Lunch Grand Ballroom
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Keynote Closing Keynote — Building Resilient EMS Systems Grand Ballroom State EMS Director
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Logistics CE Credit Verification and Checkout Grand Ballroom Foyer

Session reviews and check-in are available to registered attendees in the Attendee Portal.