South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment.

• Who To Talk To (pdf)
• What is EMS?
• History of EMS
• Compliance
• Data Systems
• Trauma Systems
• Medical Control
• Resources
• GIA
• EMS Medical Control Change Form (pdf)
• EMS Form 1050
• EMS Provider License Renewal Application
• Regulation 61-7 (pdf)
• Regulation 61-7 Frequently Asked Questions
• Training
• Certification
• Check EMT Certification Status
• SC NEMSIS/NHTSA Data Elements (pdf)
• Sanctions
• Our Offices - Location Map

Resources & Links

Approved Skills for SC EMTs (Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic) (pdf)

Automatic Implantable Cardio-Defibrillator (AICD) Deactivation (pdf)

Memo - September 2006 - Changes in Certifications (pdf)

EMS Medical Control Change Form (pdf)

EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate Primary Administration of Epinephrine 1:1000 Presentation (pdf)

Federal Specification for the Star-of-Life Ambulance (pdf)

Induced Hypothermia (pdf)

Intraosseous (IO) Cannulation Protocol (pdf)

Rapid Sequence Intubation (pdf)

EMS Provider License Renewal Application

State Approved Protocols (doc)

State Formulary (pdf)

Treatment of the Hypoglycemic Patient by the EMT-Intermediate (ppt)

Alternative Airway Device Training Resources

• King LT-D & LTS-D (pdf)
• Combitube (pdf)
• LMA (pdf)

For additional information, contact:  please e-mail DHEC-EMS Director Alonzo Smith or call him (803) 545-4204.