2026 Conference Learning Outcomes/Objectives

2026 Conference Booklet

The 2027 University of Okoboji EMS Conference will be held September 25-26, 2027.

EMS, Nurses, Firefighters, Law Enforcement, Operations, Dive & Rescue

You're welcome to bring your own chair if you like. The Expo Building only provides metal folding chairs.

There will be a free-will donation breakfast each morning served by the Milford Boy Scout Troop.

Lunch both days is included with your registration along with complimentary coffee, water, soda, and snacks.

Iowa Lakes Community College (pending approval) will award EMS providers Continuing Education Hours for attendance at the conference. Please note that participants must attend the entire day to qualify for these hours. Following the completion of the conference, a Continuing Education Certificate of Completion will be provided via email.

The conference offers a total of 12 EMS hours, which are divided into Core topics:

• Saturday (7 Hours): 4 Medical hours, 1 Trauma hour, and 2 Operation hours
• Sunday (5 Hours): 2 Medical hours, 1 Trauma hour, and 2 Operation hours

The DCEMSA provides courses that are well-qualified for nursing continuing education hours. Please note that the Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON) no longer approves nursing hours directly; rather, it leaves it up to individual providers to attend courses that qualify for their renewal. Nurses will need to determine whether the course content meets the IBON's criteria for appropriate continuing education subject matter, as outlined in IAC 655-5.2(3).

A certificate of completion will be provided for all attended courses. It is highly recommended that each participant keep a copy of their certificate, the Conference Agenda/Schedule, and the Conference booklet (which contains the presenter information, topic objectives, and learning outcomes), as these items may be required in the event of an audit.