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Revised: February 13, 2008
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 2007-2008
Course Type/Topic
Comments
ITLS
October 30, 2007 Renewal Must have a current card December 10, 2007 Instructor By Invitation only December 11-12, 2007 Initial January 23-24, 2008 Initial April 8, 2008 Renewal Must have a current card February 26, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card
ACLS
November 14, 2007 Renewal Must have a current card January 9, 2008
Renewal
Must have a current card March 4, 2008 Renewal Must have a current card May 15, 2008 Renewal Must have a current card August 26, 2008
Renewal
Must have a current card October 9, 2008 Renewal Must have a current card January 13, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card PALS
October 17, 2007 Renewal Must have a current card November 28-29 , 2007 Initial February 13, 2008 Renewal Must have a current card April 10, 2008 Renewal Must have a current card August 12, 2008 Renewal Must have a current card September 17, 2008 Renewal Must have a current card February 19, 2009 Renewal Must have a current card RCEMS Inservices
January 16 or 17 2007
Vanessa Free Training and Reverse 911 orientation
8:30am - 12:30pm at TC
April 17th or 18th, 2007
Traumatic Head Injuries in the Pediatric Patient
9:00am – 1:00pm at TC
June 14, 2007
ACLS/PALS Instructor Renewal and update. By invitation Only.
9:00am – 5:00pm at TC
June 26th or 27th, 2007
Current treatments and protocols for the victims of Stroke by the MTMC Stroke Team led by Dr. John Witt
9:00am – 1:00pm at TC
July 24 or 26, 2007
Advanced Arrhythmias given by Harletta Spencer, RN. Pre-requisite for 12 Lead course.
9:00am – 3:00pm at TC
Coming in August
12-lead EKG given by Jenny Sauls, PhD., RN
9:00am – 3:00pm at TC
POSTPONED, TBA
Signs and symptoms of Domestic Violence by Detective Amy Dean of MPD
9:00am – 1:00pm at TC
MTSU EMS COURSES AVAILABLE Fall EMT-IV Course September 5, 2007 Contact MTSU at 615-898-2462 or follow link in title for registration and information Paramedic Refresher Course February 25-29, 2008 Contact MTSU at 615-898-2462 or follow link in title for registration and information EMT SNOW DAY NOTES Class Will Be Closed due to weather Wednesday 2/13/08 and Thursday 2/14/07 Please be ready for Medical Emergencies 2 and seizures Employee related links:
Rutherford County EMS Adult Standing Orders Rutherford County EMS Adult Medical Protocols