Rutherford County EMS
Education Division

Randy White, EMT-P
Director of Education and Planning

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

ITLS

 

 

 

February 10 &11, 2010 Initial 9:00am- 6:00pm  
August 31, 2010 Renewal 9:00am- 6:00pm Must have a current card
       
       
       
       

 

 

 

 

       

ACLS

 

 

 

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
       
       

PALS

 

 

 

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    
       
       

HealthStream Link

Employee related links:

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