500+ Attendees

15+ Sessions

70+ Exhibitors

Program

Education that Moves Practice Forward

Build your schedule across clinical updates, operations, leadership, wellness, trauma, and high-acuity scenarios. Earn CE while learning from South Carolina and national faculty.

Medical Disaster Response Innovation Trauma Operations & QA Leadership Wellness Hands-On Labs

About

What to Expect

The state’s premier EMS education and networking event—hands-on learning, relevant leadership content, and practical takeaways.

Faculty

Featured Speakers

Expert educators and experienced EMS leaders deliver practical takeaways you can use on your next shift.

Dr. Edward Racht, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Global Medical Response

Chris Kelly, JD

Partner

WMK Law Group

Scott Willits, MPH, CPC

Director of Product & Strategic Partnerships

Prehos Inc.

Michael A. Kaduce, MPS, BS, NRP

Director

Falck Health Institute

Randall L. Strozyk, MBA, NRP

Senior Advisor

Global Medical Response

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Pre-Conference

SCEMSA Educators Pre-Conference

When & Where

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Pricing: Free for SCEMSA members · $50 for non-members
Pre-registration required (limited seating).

Pre-Con Speakers

Dr. Bill Young, Ed.D., M.S., NRP

President

National Association of EMS Educators

Taylor Furnas, BS, NRP

EMS Professor

Midlands Technical College

Richard Moshner, MSOL, FP-C, NRP

Clinical Educator

Air Methods Ascend Education

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SCEMSA Symposium Schedule

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Date & Time	Speaker	Room
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM	—	Near Harrow
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Dr. Bill Young	Kensington DEF
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Taylor Furnas	Kensington DEF
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Richard Mosher	Kensington DEF
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Dr. Bill Young	Kensington DEF
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM	—	Palladium Ballroom (Brighton)

Date & Time	Speaker	Room
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM	—	Near Harrow
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM	—	Kensington DEF
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM	Dr. Ed Racht	Kensington DEF
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM	—	Kensington ABCG
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	SCEMSA	Kensington DEF
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM	—
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM	Thomas McLaughlin	Med-1 Mobile Hospital
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM	Brian Sutton / Aaron Dix	Kensington DEF
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM	—	Kensington ABCG
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM	Chris Kelly	Kensington DEF
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM	—	Kensington ABCG
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM	—	Kensington DEF

Date & Time	Speaker	Room
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM	—	Near Harrow
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Thomas McLaughlin	Med-1 Mobile Hospital
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM	—	Kensington ABCG
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Chris Kroboth	Kensington D
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Julie McCabe	Kensington E
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Scott Willits	Kensington F
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM	—	Kensington ABCG
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM	Michael Kaduce	Kensington D
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM	Craig Davis	Kensington E
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM	Terence Sheehy	Kensington F
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM	—	—
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM	Michael Kaduce	Kensington D
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM	Dietrich Easter	Kensington E
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM	Zachary Callahan	Kensington F
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM	—	—
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM	Randy Strozyk	Kensington DEF
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM	SCEMSA	Kensington DEF
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM	—	Kensington DEFG

Rates

Registration Information

Early Bird: Register by February 20, 2026 to lock in the prices below. After this date, add $50 to each paid registration item.
*Increase does not apply to free items.

Registration Type	Member Price	Non-Member Price	Details
Full Conference	$199	$249	Access to all sessions and events
Single Day (March 26 or 27)	$150	$150	Includes either lunch or awards reception
Exhibitor Reception Tickets	$20	$20	Guest tickets for Thursday exhibitor reception
EMS Night In — Code 3 Movie Tickets	$10	$10	Guest tickets for Thursday evening showing
SCEMSA Educators Pre-Con	$0	$50	Pre-registration required; Free (members) / $50 (non-members)
Airway Management Lab	$25	$50	Limited spots available. Pre-registration required.
Ventilator Management Lab	$25	$50	Limited spots available. Pre-registration required.

An additional $25 fee will apply to any conference registrations completed in person at the conference. This fee does not include reception or movie tickets.

Hotel & Travel

Kingston Resorts, Myrtle Beach

Room Block

Special symposium rates are available for attendees. Booking link and cutoff date will be shared with registrants.

Address: 9800 Queensway Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC

Book Lodging

Travel Tips

Fly into MYR (Myrtle Beach International)
Ride share, taxi, and rental cars available
On-site parking at the resort

Exhibitors & Sponsors

Connect with Solutions that Support EMS

Conference Deadlines & Policies

Deadlines & Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Deadline: February 20, 2026 (price increases by $50 after this date)

Payment Deadline: March 20, 2026

Checks by Mail: Make checks payable to:

SCEMSA
PO BOX 360
Winnsboro, SC 29180

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received by February 20, 2026 for a refund (minus a $50 administrative fee). No refunds after this date.

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2026 SCEMSA Symposium