Education

The Dickinson County EMS Association offers the following classes:
American Heart Association Courses
  • American Heart AssociationBasic Life Support
  • Heartsaver / First Aid
  • Bloodborne Pathogen
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • PEARS
  • HS/BLS/ACLS/PALS Instructor Courses (New and Renewal)
  • Heartcode Skills Testing

Other Courses

  • NREMT Refresher Course
  • Critical Care Refresher
  • Rhythm Recognition and Pharmacology
  • Stop the Bleed

Don't see what you need? Call (712-336-2889) or email! We'll see what we can do!

Upcoming Classes
PALS Renewal Course
November 03, 2026 08:00AM - 02:00PM
Osceola Regional Health Center
 
BLS/ACLS Renewal Combo Course
December 29, 2026 08:00AM - 03:00PM
Osceola Regional Health Center
 
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Meet our Education Coordinator
Deanne Garland

My career in Emergency Medicine started with "a calling". In 1994 my husband and I endured the trial of a stillborn son, during this difficult time, we were greatly impacted by outstanding care and compassion of Healthcare providers. It was through this time that the Lord revealed to me, "my calling" to help others in their time of need. God instilled in me the interest and ability to become a Paramedic. 

I have had the privilege of providing competent and compassionate care to those in the Iowa Great Lakes and surrounding areas for a number of years. With that experience, I am passionate to share my knowledge with others, hence the desire to provide Education.

Training Experience/Education:

  • Critical Care Endorsement (2017) Mercy College of Health Sciences
  • Paramedic Program (1997-1998) University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  • EMT Training (1996) NW Iowa Community College

My Professional Experience:

  • Critical Care Paramedic -Avera Holy Family (2019-Present)
  • Estherville Ambulance (2019-Present)
  • Education Coordinator- Lakes Regional Healthcare (2008-2020)
  • Paramedic (Critical Care - 2017)- Lakes Regional Healthcare (1999-2020)
  • Paramedic - Spencer Hospital ( 1999-2001)
  • EMT- Ocheyedan Ambulance (1996-1999)

Certification / License:

  • Critical Care Paramedic
  • NREMT Paramedic
  • BLS/ACLS/PALS Instructor
  • CPI Certified Instructor
  • AHA Training Center Faculty
  • Rhythm Recognition/Pharmacology Instructor
  • Core Instructor Certification
  • FISDAP Preceptor
  • PHTLS Instructor
  • AMLS Instructor
  • HAZMAT Operations Level Certification
  • NIMS 100, 200, and 700 Certification
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