Rutherford County EMS
Education Division
Randy White, EMT-P
Director of Education and Planning

Revised: March 26, 2009

The Education Division is responsible for the education, orientation, and training of all EMS employees. The Division also authors standing orders, protocols, and assists in the writing and revisions of policy and procedures. The Division designates Field Training Officers and Preceptors that are responsible for the orientation of new employees and the training of Paramedic and EMT students. Rutherford County EMS is a training site for Middle Tennessee State University and Volunteer State Community College.

In-service training is offered every three months and meets re-licensure requirements for the state of Tennessee. The Division works closely with State EMS office to provide the most up-to-date information possible with the highest standards. Continuing Education Units are provided by Middle Tennessee State University.

Currently the Division offers the following programs:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • International Trauma Life Support (Advanced and Basic levels)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Ambulance Operations Course
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR and CPR Instructor Courses
  • Domestic Preparedness Courses

Below is a list of scheduled AHA and ITLS courses offered by RCEMS. Contact the Division for more information.

Class Schedule 2009

 

Course Type/Topic

Comments

ITLS

 

 
February 26, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card
April 21&22, 2009 Initial  
June 10, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card
September 15, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card
     
     

 

 

 
     

ACLS

 

 
January 13, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card

January 14, 2009

Renewal

 Must have a current card
April 15, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card
July 9, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card

October 14, 2009

Renewal

 Must have a current card
October 15, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card
     
     

PALS

 

 
February 18, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card
February 19, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card
May 21, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card
November 18, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card
November 19, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card
     
     
     
     

RCEMS Inservices

 

 
     

 County Inservices have been put on hold due to funding

    
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
MTSU EMS COURSES AVAILABLE
     
     
Fall EMT-IV Course August 17, 2009 Contact MTSU at 615-898-2462 or follow link in title for registration and information
     
  EMT SNOW DAY NOTES  
     
     

HealthStream Link

Employee related links:

Rutherford County EMS Adult Standing Orders  
Rutherford County EMS Adult Medical Protocols