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Revised: July 07, 2010
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 2010
Course Type/Topic
Time of course Comments
February 10 &11, 2010 Initial 9:00am- 6:00pm August 31, 2010 Renewal 9:00am- 6:00pm Must have a current card
January 14, 2010 Renewal 9:00am- 4:00pm Must have a current card March 16, 2010
Renewal
9:00am- 4:00pm Must have a current card May 18, 2010 Renewal 9:00am- 4:00pm Must have a current card August 12, 2010
Renewal
9:00am- 4:00pm Must have a current card September 9, 2010
Module II Check off
9:00am- 10:30am Must have Module I October 7, 2010 Module II Check off 9:00am- 10:30am Must have Module I
February 24, 2010 Renewal 9:00am- 4:00pm Must have a current card February 25, 2010 Renewal 9:00am- 4:00pm Must have a current card April 21, 2010 Renewal 9:00am- 4:00pm Must have a current card August 25, 2010 Renewal 9:00am- 4:00pm Must have a current card August 26, 2010 Renewal 9:00am- 4:00pm Must have a current card September 29, 2010 Module II Check off 9:00am- 10:30am Must have Module I Link to Course Registration MTSU EMS COURSES AVAILABLE Fall EMT-IV Course August 9, 2010 Contact MTSU at 615-898-2462 or follow link in title for registration and information EMT SNOW DAY NOTES Employee related links:
Rutherford County EMS Adult Standing Orders Rutherford County EMS Adult Medical Protocols