South Carolina Division of EMS and Trauma

The South Carolina Division of EMS and Trauma is a division within DHEC that monitors/develops protocols, designates trauma centers, and certifies Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics and Athletic Trainers. Information on specific processes can be found in the Downloads & Links section.

 

EMS News & Upcoming Events

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2024 Suction Memo

SC State Fire EMS Educators Training Event

In an effort to provide continuous learning opportunities, the South Carolina Fire Academy is partnering with the SC State Firefighters’ Association-EMS Committee to host a full-day development and training workshop for EMS instructors. Fire service instructors are also encouraged to attend.
(8 hrs. of DHEC Approved Continuing Education)

Thursday, July 18, 2024
Click Here for the flyer and registration.

Trauma Advisory Council Meetings
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

  • January 25, 2024
  • April 25, 2024
  • July 25, 2024
  • October 24, 2024 (pending symposium)

For more information, email trauma@dhec.sc.gov.


Stroke Advisory Council Meetings
10:00 am -12:00 pm

  • January 11, 2024
  • April 11, 2024
  • July 11, 2024
  • October 10, 2024

For more information, email stroke@dhec.sc.gov


EMS for Children Advisory Council Meetings
10:00 am -12:00 pm

  • January 25, 2024
  • April 25, 2024
  • July 25, 2024
  • October 24, 2024 (pending symposium)

For additional information, please contact Sable Land, EMS for Children Program Coordinator at (803)-545-4486. 


EMS Training Committee Meetings
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • January 18, 2024
  • April 18, 2024
  • July 18, 2024
  • October 172024

For more information, call (803) 545-4204.


EMS Medical Control Meetings
10:00 am - 12:30 pm

  • February 8, 2024
  • May 9, 2024
  • August 8, 2024
  • November 14, 2024

For more information, call (803) 545-4204.


EMS Data Oversight Committee Meetings
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

  • February 8, 2024
  • May 9, 2024
  • August 8, 2024
  • November 14, 2024

For more information, call (803) 545-4204.


EMS Advisory Council Meeting
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • March 14, 2024
  • June 13, 2024
  • September 12, 2024
  • December 12, 2024

For more information, call (803) 545-4204.

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