2026 Rural Nevada EMS Conference
About this Event
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) and Great Basin College (GBC) invite you to join us for the 2026 Rural Nevada EMS Conference from September 16-19 at the Elko Convention Center located at 700 Moren Way, Elko, NV 89801.
Pre-Conference Dates: Sept 16-17, 2025
General Conference Dates: Sept 18-19, 2025
YOU REALLY DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! Based on your feedback, we've curated an exciting lineup of new classes! The pre-conference sessions this year are nothing short of spectacular.
Pre-Conference Courses: limited spots available
- Disaster & Wilderness Medicine in EMS
- Pediatric International Trauma Life Support (ITLS PEDS)
- CPR-Recertification
- Skills Sign-Off
Please note, some pre-conferences courses conflict. Schedule your registrations accordingly.
DON’T MISS OUT on the chance to make new friends, reconnect with old ones, and dive into exciting new development in EMS!
LAST BUT NOT LEAST, THERE WILL BE RAFFLE PRIZES!
For additional questions or inquiries, please contact [email protected].
To view the agenda (TBD) and conference related items, please visit the 2026 Rural Nevada EMS Conference Resources Folder: https://nevada.box.com/s/6upc9uqgqnzjn3prkexhkpkp7cdewiqc
Pre-Con Day 1 (Sept 16)
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Check-In
🕑: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Disaster & Wilderness Medicine in EMS (Part 1)
Info: Lunch break from 12-1PM. Lunch on own. Description: Are you prepared for providing emergency care in a Disaster or Wilderness setting? Do you spend time in the backcountry? Come join us for a class that will take you beyond the EMT or Paramedic course you attended and prepare you to provide medical care with a minimum of equipment while in the disaster or wilderness setting. From wound care to medical emergencies, we will cover many common problems that occur in the disaster and backcountry settings. This class will provide you with some great information on how treat patients with the limited resources and equipment. The Disaster and Wilderness Medicine for EMS class will involve spending time outdoors and some physical activity, so come prepared. Join us if you want to learn about disaster and backcountry medicine and are willing to have fun.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Pediatric International Trauma Life Support (ITLS-PEDS)
Info: Lunch break from 12-1PM. Lunch on own. Description: Pediatric ITLS builds on the core concepts of the Basic and Advanced courses with a focused emphasis on recognizing, assessing, and managing trauma in children. This 8 hour course teaches proper assessment, stabilization, and packaging of pediatric trauma patients while also covering effective communication techniques for interacting with young patients and their parents. Hands on skill stations reinforce critical interventions such as airway management, chest decompression, fluid resuscitation, spine care, and comprehensive patient assessment. By the end of the course, students will be able to rapidly size up a scene, determine when to perform a rapid survey versus a focused exam, complete an initial pediatric trauma assessment, understand how shock presents differently in children compared to adults, and identify, describe, and treat closed head injuries in pediatric trauma patients.
Pre-Con Day 2 (Sept 17)
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Check-In
🕑: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Disaster & Wilderness Medicine in EMS (Part 2)
Info: Lunch break from 12-1PM. Lunch on own. Attendees do not need to re-check in for second day.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CPR-Recertification
Info: Description: Designed for those needing to renew their CPR certification, this course covers life-saving techniques and ensures participants stay up to date with the latest protocols.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Skills Sign-Off
Info: Description: A practical evaluation where EMS providers demonstrate proficiency in essential skills, ensuring they meet recertification requirements for the state of Nevada for the EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic.
Gen Con Day 1 (Sep 18)
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Check-In
Info: Coffee, water, and light breakfast will be provided.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Opening General Session
🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Session A
🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Poster Viewing Session
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session B
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 AM
Lunch (Provided) & General Session
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PM
Session C
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:50 PM
Session D
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Session E
Gen Con Day 2 (Sep 19)
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Check-In
Info: Coffee, water, and light breakfast will be provided.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Opening General Session
🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Session A
🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Poster Viewing Session
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session B
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 AM
Lunch (Provided) & General Session
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PM
Session C
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:50 PM
Session D
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Session E
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Closing Statements/End of Day Awards/Raffle Drawing
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 250.00
