Training Division

All Beaufort County EMS field personnel are required to attend monthly in-service training.  Employees who successfully complete all required in-service training within their certification period are recertified through South Carolina DHEC, without additional cost to the employee.  Constant monthly review and training enables our employees to be up to date on new and modern techniques in emergency medical care.

In Service Training has resumed in person, however is subject to change depending on current COVID-19 guidelines and/or restrictions.  Please click on In Service Training for a schedule of training dates.  For more information, please contact our training coordinator.

 

Training Officer's address:

County of Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Attn:  Training Coordinator
P.O. Drawer 1228
Beaufort, South Carolina 29901-1228

843-255-5363
FAX 843-255-5377

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EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY

The Technical College of the Lowcountry, Rescue Training Inc and Lowcountry Regional EMS, provide the educational opportunity for you to become a National Registered EMT.  This 208 hour Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) approved class, is offered at various times throughout the year at various locations.  Please check out their web sites for the most up to date information.

Lowcountry EMS and Rescue Training, Inc. provide the educational opportunity for you to advance from EMT to National Registered AEMT.  This new level of care is new in the United States, replacing the previous EMT Intermediate certification.

Lowcountry EMS and Rescue Training, Inc. provide the educational opportunity for you to advance to a National Registered Paramedic.  This class consists of approximately 1,110 hours of classroom instruction, along with clinical and field rotations.  Students also complete courses in trauma, advanced cardiac life support and advanced pediatric life support.