South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

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

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• What is EMS?
• History of EMS
• Compliance
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• 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

EMT Courses and Examinations

EMT Course Offerings & EMT-Basic Examination Schedule

• EMT – Course Offerings: Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic Offerings (xls)
• EMT (Basic) NREMT Practical Examination Schedule EMT (xls)

EMT Training Programs & Administrative Procedures

• Basic Courses
  • Policy Guidelines (pdf)
  • Enclosures
    • E - 1: Course Application (pdf)
    • E - 2A: EMT Initial Class Schedule (pdf)
    • E - 2B: EMT Refresher Class Schedule (pdf)
    • E - 3: Minimum Required Equipment (pdf)
    • E - 4: Statement of Understanding (pdf)
    • E - 5: Skills Verification Form (pdf)
    • E - 6: Candidate Re-Mediation Form (pdf)
    • E - 7: Course Evaluation (pdf)
    • E - 8: Instructor Apprentice Application (pdf)
    • E - 9: Instructor Re-Authorization Application (pdf)
    • E - 10: Course Completion Verification (pdf)
    • E - 11: Clinical Substitution Request (pdf)
    • E - 12: Training Institution Application (pdf)
    • E- 13: In-Course Test Blueprint (pdf)
  • Student Handouts
    • H - 1: SC Credentialing Information System
    • H - 2: SC Certification & Background Check Information
    • H - 3: NREMT Application Process
    • H - 4: NR Practical & Written Examination Information
• Intermediate & Paramedic Courses
  • Policy Guidelines
  • Enclosures
    • E - 1: Course Application (pdf)
    • E - 2: Candidate Application (pdf)
    • E - 3: Course Roster (pdf)
    • E - 4A: Intermediate Course Statement of Understanding (pdf)
    • E - 4B: Paramedic Course Statement of Understanding (pdf)
    • E - 5: Required Course Equipment (pdf)
    • E - 6: Candidate Verification (pdf)
    • E - 7: NONE (Future Use)
    • E - 8: Advanced Instructor Nomination (pdf)
    • E - 9: Instructor Re-Authorization (pdf)
  • Attachments
    • D:  EMT Intermediate / EMT Paramedic Skills / Course Outline and Course Requirements (pdf)

In-service Training (IST) Program

• IST 2003 Guidelines (pdf)
  • IST Program Approval Package (pdf)
  • EMT IST Recertification Package (pdf)
  • One Page IST Recertification Forms
    • Intermediate (pdf)
    • Basic (pdf)
    • Paramedic (pdf)
  • IST Class Attendance Roster (pdf)
  • CEU Recertification Package (pdf)
  • IST Require Equipment List (pdf)
• Provision of IST Records to EMTs (pdf)

Continuing Education

• CEU Guidelines (pdf)
• Advanced Burn Life Support Now© On-Line Provider Course (pdf)
• Advanced Burn Life Support Registration Form (pdf)
• EMS Summit (January 22-23, 2009) and Registration Form (pdf)

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