Alaska Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

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The Office of EMS manages the Alaska EMS Research And New Guidance Education Series (RANGES), which is a free-of-charge online EMS CME delivery project. Alaska EMS RANGES was named to reflect on how our mountains ranges across Alaska impact our way of life and much how the importance of EMS education impacts our first responders’ professional way of life. The Alaska EMS RANGES project reaches all the far corners of our roadless state!

• September – May (1st Wednesday of each) 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM AKST 
• Alaska EMS RANGES

Currently the Alaska Office of EMS Office is using the NEMSIS v3.5 dataset.

• The Latest Alaska NEMSIS Resources are available on the NEMSIS web site

The Alaska Office of EMS licenses a variety of provider, instructor, and emergency care services. This includes Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT 1, EMT 2, and EMT 3), Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, and Emergency Medical Dispatchers. The office also licenses instructors at various levels, such as Emergency Trauma Technicians, Emergency Medical Services instructors for both basic and advanced courses, Paramedic Course Coordinators, and Instructor Coordinators. Additionally, the office oversees different agency types, including ground ambulance services, air ambulance services, and mobile integrated health services.

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Please visit the Alaska EMS License Management System to apply and submit applications, check application status, manage your license, search for EMS personnel and courses, and read Office of EMS Guidance and newsletters. The system also provides instructor and student resources, information on Pediatric Emergency Care Coordination through EMS for Children (EMSC), registration for online EMS Continuing Medical Education with Alaska RANGES, and access to the DOH Learning Management System.

The Alaska Office of EMS provides a variety of educational resources. For assistance in locating courses or educational offerings in your area please contact your Regional EMS Office.

• Find Alaska EMT Courses in your area.
• Check out EMT Student and  EMT Instructor resources.
• Sign up for the Research and New Guidance Education Series to earn CME.
• Explore online courses within the Department of Health Learning Management System.

Patient Care

Alaska EMS-licensed agencies must submit National EMS Information System (NEMSIS)-compliant patient care reports. This standardized data collection ensures consistency in EMS reporting, supports statewide and national quality improvement initiatives, and enhances patient care through data-driven decision-making. Compliance with this requirement help the Alaska EMS system align with national benchmarks, secure funding opportunities, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of emergency medical services across the state. Check out data resources at www.nemsis.org.

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A POLST is a medical order that outlines a patient's preferences for life-sustaining treatments, and it is important in Alaska to ensure that individuals' wishes are respected, particularly in remote areas with limited access to healthcare. Alaska POLST is Alaska's statewide participating program of the National POLST. It is led by healthcare partners from across Alaska including Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association, Alaska Department of Health, and clinicians from hospitals and long-term care facilities who work collaboratively to develop and distribute POLST materials, resources, and information for patients, their families, and healthcare providers. Visit the Alaska POLST website here. Learn more at www.akpolst.org. 

The Alaska State Office of EMS oversees investigations to ensure EMS providers and medical transportation organizations comply with certification, licensure, and administrative regulations. This process helps uphold the highest standards of patient care and system integrity. If you have concerns regarding potential violations or non-compliance, you can request an investigation by completing the Alaska EMS Investigation Request Form in full and submitting it via email to EMS Investigations. Your reports play a vital role in maintaining the safety and effectiveness of Alaska’s EMS system.

Stay informed on local, state, and federal EMS developments, including regulatory updates, industry best practices, and emerging trends. Actively monitor policy changes, funding opportunities, and advancements in prehospital care to ensure Alaska’s EMS system remains adaptive, compliant, and prepared to deliver high-quality emergency medical services.

    · Subscribe to the EMS Vitals Newsletter.
    · Read the latest system guidance from the Office of EMS.
    · Email the Office of EMS.

Interior Region EMS Council
    Fairbanks, Alaska
    907-456-3978
    Visit the Interior Region EMS Council website.
   

North Slope Borough EMS
    Barrow, Alaska
    907-852-0307
    Visit the North Slope Borough website.
   

Northwest Arctic/ Maniilaq Association
    Kotzebue, Alaska
    907-442-3311
    Visit the Maniilaq Association website.
   

 Norton Sound Health Corporation
    Nome, Alaska
    907-443-3306
    Visit the Norton Sound Health Corporation website.
   

Southeast Region EMS Council
    Sitka, Alaska
    907-747-8005
    Visit the Southeast Region EMS Council website.
   

Southern Region EMS Council
    Anchorage, Alaska
    907-562-6449
    Visit the Southern Region EMS Council website.
   

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
    Bethel, Alaska
    907-543-6420
    Visit the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation website

For a list of State Certified EMS agencies in each region please visit the Alaska Uniform Response Online Reporting Access (AURORA) front page.