Office of Emergency Medical Services – Update
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The NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (NC OEMS) is going through the rules review process related to EMS education. Come hear the latest updates on proposed changes related to program accreditation, Education Director and instructor requirements, course content, exam attempts, and Medical Director responsibilities. This session will also include an update on the work of a new OEMS Education Steering Committee charged with shaping the future educational requirements for EMS Professionals in North Carolina, to include defining entrance requirements, minimal skill expectations, and course content for each EMS level. These changes are designed to do what is right for the patient, the provider and the student, while moving the profession forward. Come learn what you need to know to help support and manage these impending changes to your EMS programs.
Presenter: Todd Messer, Education and Credentialing Manager, NC OEMS -