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    • 18 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Vermillion EMS Public Safety Building, 820 N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069
    Register

    Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist Course

    Location: EMS Public Safety Building, 820 N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069
    Seats: 50
    Time: 9am - 5pm
    Date: July 18th, 2025
    Facilites Fee: $20/person
    Course Fee: $90/person - Paid for by SD State EMS Sustainability Grant

    The Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification is the first offered by NAAC that is specifically geared for EMTs, paramedics and other EMS field practitioners. It is also appropriate for EMS QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS clinical care or any aspect of the ambulance service revenue cycle. 

    Every one of your agency’s EMS field providers should take the CADS course. Having providers at your agency with the CADS credential shows a true commitment to quality care and top-notch documentation by your agency.

    The CADS certification can give providers the edge by:

    • Opening new doors
    • Advancing their career
    • Improving their status as a healthcare professional

    The CADS course is designed to be completed in 6-7 hours of course instruction, followed by a final exam.  The CADS certification is a lifetime certification with no annual recertification requirements. Well worth the investment for a lifetime of better documentation.

    • 18 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Hot Springs Ambulance, 1861 Highway 71, Hot Springs, SD 57747
    Register

    Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist Course

    Location: Hot Springs Ambulance, 1861 Highway 71, Hot Springs, SD 57747
    Seats: 50
    Time
    : 9am - 5pm
    Date: July 18th, 2025
    Facilites Fee: $20/person
    Course Fee: $90/person - Paid for by SD State EMS Sustainability Grant

    The Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification is the first offered by NAAC that is specifically geared for EMTs, paramedics and other EMS field practitioners. It is also appropriate for EMS QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS clinical care or any aspect of the ambulance service revenue cycle. 

    Every one of your agency’s EMS field providers should take the CADS course. Having providers at your agency with the CADS credential shows a true commitment to quality care and top-notch documentation by your agency.

    The CADS certification can give providers the edge by:

    • Opening new doors
    • Advancing their career
    • Improving their status as a healthcare professional

    The CADS course is designed to be completed in 6-7 hours of course instruction, followed by a final exam.  The CADS certification is a lifetime certification with no annual recertification requirements. Well worth the investment for a lifetime of better documentation.

    • 19 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Sioux Falls Public Safey Training Center, 4300 East 60th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
    Register

    Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist Course

    Location: Sioux Falls Public Safey Training Center, 4300 East 60th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
    Seats: 50
    Time: 9am - 5pm
    Date: July 19th, 2025
    Facilites Fee: $20/person
    Course Fee: $90/person - Paid for by SD State EMS Sustainability Grant

    The Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification is the first offered by NAAC that is specifically geared for EMTs, paramedics and other EMS field practitioners. It is also appropriate for EMS QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS clinical care or any aspect of the ambulance service revenue cycle. 

    Every one of your agency’s EMS field providers should take the CADS course. Having providers at your agency with the CADS credential shows a true commitment to quality care and top-notch documentation by your agency.

    The CADS certification can give providers the edge by:

    • Opening new doors
    • Advancing their career
    • Improving their status as a healthcare professional

    The CADS course is designed to be completed in 6-7 hours of course instruction, followed by a final exam.  The CADS certification is a lifetime certification with no annual recertification requirements. Well worth the investment for a lifetime of better documentation.

    • 19 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Sturgis Ambulance, 1901 Ballpark Rd, Sturgis, SD 57785
    Register

    Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist Course

    Location: Sturgis Ambulance, 1901 Ballpark Rd, Sturgis, SD 57785
    Seats: 50
    Time
    : 9am - 5pm
    Date: July 19th, 2025
    Facilites Fee: $20/person
    Course Fee: $90/person - Paid for by SD State EMS Sustainability Grant

    The Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification is the first offered by NAAC that is specifically geared for EMTs, paramedics and other EMS field practitioners. It is also appropriate for EMS QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS clinical care or any aspect of the ambulance service revenue cycle. 

    Every one of your agency’s EMS field providers should take the CADS course. Having providers at your agency with the CADS credential shows a true commitment to quality care and top-notch documentation by your agency.

    The CADS certification can give providers the edge by:

    • Opening new doors
    • Advancing their career
    • Improving their status as a healthcare professional

    The CADS course is designed to be completed in 6-7 hours of course instruction, followed by a final exam.  The CADS certification is a lifetime certification with no annual recertification requirements. Well worth the investment for a lifetime of better documentation.

    • 20 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Aurora County Bld., 1302 E. 1st Street, Plankinton, SD 57368
    Register

    Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist Course

    Location: Aurora County Bld., 1302 E. 1st Street, Plankinton, SD 57368
    Seats: 50
    Time: 9am - 5pm
    Date: July 20th, 2025
    Facilites Fee: $20/person
    Course Fee: $90/person - Paid for by SD State EMS Sustainability Grant

    The Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification is the first offered by NAAC that is specifically geared for EMTs, paramedics and other EMS field practitioners. It is also appropriate for EMS QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS clinical care or any aspect of the ambulance service revenue cycle. 

    Every one of your agency’s EMS field providers should take the CADS course. Having providers at your agency with the CADS credential shows a true commitment to quality care and top-notch documentation by your agency.

    The CADS certification can give providers the edge by:

    • Opening new doors
    • Advancing their career
    • Improving their status as a healthcare professional

    The CADS course is designed to be completed in 6-7 hours of course instruction, followed by a final exam.  The CADS certification is a lifetime certification with no annual recertification requirements. Well worth the investment for a lifetime of better documentation.

    • 20 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Faith Legion Hall, 102 East 3rd St. & Main St., Faith, SD 57626
    Register

    Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist Course

    Location: Faith Legion Hall, 102 East 3rd St. & Main St., Faith, SD 57626
    Seats: 50
    Time
    : 9am - 5pm
    Date: July 20th, 2025
    Facilites Fee: $20/person
    Course Fee: $90/person - Paid for by SD State EMS Sustainability Grant

    The Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification is the first offered by NAAC that is specifically geared for EMTs, paramedics and other EMS field practitioners. It is also appropriate for EMS QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS clinical care or any aspect of the ambulance service revenue cycle. 

    Every one of your agency’s EMS field providers should take the CADS course. Having providers at your agency with the CADS credential shows a true commitment to quality care and top-notch documentation by your agency.

    The CADS certification can give providers the edge by:

    • Opening new doors
    • Advancing their career
    • Improving their status as a healthcare professional

    The CADS course is designed to be completed in 6-7 hours of course instruction, followed by a final exam.  The CADS certification is a lifetime certification with no annual recertification requirements. Well worth the investment for a lifetime of better documentation.

    • 21 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 22 Jul 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • 312 Island Dr., Fort Pierre, SD 57532
    Register

    Exciting Opportunity from the South Dakota Ambulance Association (SDAA):

    The SDAA recognizes the importance of this role and is offering a Privacy Officer Certification class for free to one individual from every EMS service within South Dakota, up to a maximum of 80 participants. This certification, which normally costs $1,400, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Class Duration: Two days

    Travel Allotment: A travel stipend will be provided for those who need to travel to attend the class.

    This is a unique opportunity to strengthen your service’s compliance efforts, enhance patient care, and protect sensitive information—all at no cost. Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to gain essential training and certification for your service!

    • 25 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • American Legion, 133 West 3rd St., Winner, SD 57580
    Register

    Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist Course

    Location:
    American Legion, 133 West 3rd St., Winner, SD 57580
    Seats: 50
    Time: 9am - 5pm
    Date: July 25th, 2025
    Facilites Fee: $20/person
    Course Fee: $90/person - Paid for by SD State EMS Sustainability Grant

    The Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification is the first offered by NAAC that is specifically geared for EMTs, paramedics and other EMS field practitioners. It is also appropriate for EMS QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS clinical care or any aspect of the ambulance service revenue cycle. 

    Every one of your agency’s EMS field providers should take the CADS course. Having providers at your agency with the CADS credential shows a true commitment to quality care and top-notch documentation by your agency.

    The CADS certification can give providers the edge by:

    • Opening new doors
    • Advancing their career
    • Improving their status as a healthcare professional

    The CADS course is designed to be completed in 6-7 hours of course instruction, followed by a final exam.  The CADS certification is a lifetime certification with no annual recertification requirements. Well worth the investment for a lifetime of better documentation.

    • 25 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Moose Lodge, 1109 W. Grand Grossing, Mobridge, SD 57601
    Register

    Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist Course

    Location: Moose Lodge, 1109 W. Grand Grossing, Mobridge, SD 57601
    Seats: 50
    Time: 9am - 5pm
    Date: July 25th, 2025
    Facilites Fee: $20/person
    Course Fee: $90/person - Paid for by SD State EMS Sustainability Grant

    The Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification is the first offered by NAAC that is specifically geared for EMTs, paramedics and other EMS field practitioners. It is also appropriate for EMS QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS clinical care or any aspect of the ambulance service revenue cycle. 

    Every one of your agency’s EMS field providers should take the CADS course. Having providers at your agency with the CADS credential shows a true commitment to quality care and top-notch documentation by your agency.

    The CADS certification can give providers the edge by:

    • Opening new doors
    • Advancing their career
    • Improving their status as a healthcare professional

    The CADS course is designed to be completed in 6-7 hours of course instruction, followed by a final exam.  The CADS certification is a lifetime certification with no annual recertification requirements. Well worth the investment for a lifetime of better documentation.

    • 26 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • DSU East Hall Auditorium, 316 Sixth Street N.E., Madison, SD 57042
    Register

    Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist Course

    Location: DSU East Hall Auditorium, 316 Sixth Street N.E., Madison, SD 57042
    Seats: 50
    Time: 9am - 5pm
    Date: July 26th, 2025
    Facilites Fee: $20/person
    Course Fee: $90/person - Paid for by SD State EMS Sustainability Grant

    The Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification is the first offered by NAAC that is specifically geared for EMTs, paramedics and other EMS field practitioners. It is also appropriate for EMS QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS clinical care or any aspect of the ambulance service revenue cycle. 

    Every one of your agency’s EMS field providers should take the CADS course. Having providers at your agency with the CADS credential shows a true commitment to quality care and top-notch documentation by your agency.

    The CADS certification can give providers the edge by:

    • Opening new doors
    • Advancing their career
    • Improving their status as a healthcare professional

    The CADS course is designed to be completed in 6-7 hours of course instruction, followed by a final exam.  The CADS certification is a lifetime certification with no annual recertification requirements. Well worth the investment for a lifetime of better documentation.

    • 26 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Aberdeen Public Safety Building, 114 2nd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401
    Register

    Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist Course

    Location: Aberdeen Public Safety Building, 114 2nd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401
    Seats: 50
    Time: 9am - 5pm
    Date: July 26th, 2025
    Facilites Fee: $20/person
    Course Fee: $90/person - Paid for by SD State EMS Sustainability Grant

    The Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification is the first offered by NAAC that is specifically geared for EMTs, paramedics and other EMS field practitioners. It is also appropriate for EMS QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS clinical care or any aspect of the ambulance service revenue cycle. 

    Every one of your agency’s EMS field providers should take the CADS course. Having providers at your agency with the CADS credential shows a true commitment to quality care and top-notch documentation by your agency.

    The CADS certification can give providers the edge by:

    • Opening new doors
    • Advancing their career
    • Improving their status as a healthcare professional

    The CADS course is designed to be completed in 6-7 hours of course instruction, followed by a final exam.  The CADS certification is a lifetime certification with no annual recertification requirements. Well worth the investment for a lifetime of better documentation.

    • 27 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Lake Area Tech, 1201 Arrow Ave NE, Watertown, SD 57201
    Register

    Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist Course

    Location: Lake Area Tech, 1201 Arrow Ave NE, Watertown, SD 57201
    Seats: 50
    Time: 9am - 5pm
    Date: July 27th, 2025
    Facilites Fee: $20/person
    Course Fee: $90/person - Paid for by SD State EMS Sustainability Grant

    The Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification is the first offered by NAAC that is specifically geared for EMTs, paramedics and other EMS field practitioners. It is also appropriate for EMS QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS clinical care or any aspect of the ambulance service revenue cycle. 

    Every one of your agency’s EMS field providers should take the CADS course. Having providers at your agency with the CADS credential shows a true commitment to quality care and top-notch documentation by your agency.

    The CADS certification can give providers the edge by:

    • Opening new doors
    • Advancing their career
    • Improving their status as a healthcare professional

    The CADS course is designed to be completed in 6-7 hours of course instruction, followed by a final exam.  The CADS certification is a lifetime certification with no annual recertification requirements. Well worth the investment for a lifetime of better documentation.

    • 27 Jul 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Miller Fire Hall, 105 West 1st., Ave., Miller, SD 57362
    Register

    Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist Course

    Location: Miller Fire Hall, 105 West 1st., Ave., Miller, SD 57362
    Seats: 50
    Time: 9am - 5pm
    Date: July 27th, 2025
    Facilites Fee: $20/person
    Course Fee: $90/person - Paid for by SD State EMS Sustainability Grant

    The Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification is the first offered by NAAC that is specifically geared for EMTs, paramedics and other EMS field practitioners. It is also appropriate for EMS QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS clinical care or any aspect of the ambulance service revenue cycle. 

    Every one of your agency’s EMS field providers should take the CADS course. Having providers at your agency with the CADS credential shows a true commitment to quality care and top-notch documentation by your agency.

    The CADS certification can give providers the edge by:

    • Opening new doors
    • Advancing their career
    • Improving their status as a healthcare professional

    The CADS course is designed to be completed in 6-7 hours of course instruction, followed by a final exam.  The CADS certification is a lifetime certification with no annual recertification requirements. Well worth the investment for a lifetime of better documentation.

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