The South Carolina EMS Association (SCEMSA) is committed to fostering excellence in emergency medical services (EMS) through advocacy, collaboration, and education. Our specialized committees are central to our mission, addressing various aspects of EMS to enhance care and support for providers throughout South Carolina.
Our committees:
Community Paramedicine/MIH Committee
- Focus: Expanding the roles of EMS providers in community-based health services.
- Activities: Developing Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) programs and initiatives to provide care outside traditional emergency responses.
Disaster Preparedness Committee
- Focus: Preparing EMS systems for natural and man-made disasters.
- Activities: Developing response strategies, training programs, and coordination efforts with other emergency services.
Education and Certification Committee
- Focus: Enhancing the quality and accessibility of EMS education and certification.
- Activities: Managing certification standards, conducting educational workshops, and overseeing continuing education.
ems economics Committee
- Focus: Addressing financial aspects of EMS operations.
- Activities: Ensuring effective financial management, exploring reimbursement models, and securing funding sources.
Health, Safety and Wellness Committee
- Focus: Promoting the well-being of EMS providers.
- Activities: Implementing health programs, safety protocols, and wellness resources to support EMS personnel.
Get Involved
We invite all EMS providers to engage with our committees. Your participation can drive change, offer learning opportunities, and provide leadership experience. Each committee offers a unique way to contribute to and shape the EMS profession in South Carolina.
If you're interested in joining this committee or others, please update your membership profile by logging into the SCEMSA website in the upper right corner. Alternatively, you can reach out directly to any committee chair through their contact details found on our leadership page.
Contact Us
Interested in contributing? For more details on joining a committee or for more information on their specific activities, please reach out to us at info@scemsa.org or visit our Contact Page.
Committees meet once per quarter in January, April, July, and October. See our calendar of events for meeting dates, times, and virtual meeting links.