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Primary
Goal:
It is our goal to continue to develop and maintain a statewide
educational program which assures that a current, effective and systematic
approach to the assessment and management of the trauma patient is taught
to all levels of health care providers within the Tennessee Emergency
Medical Services System.
Objectives:
The specific objectives of the Tennessee
ITLS Program are:
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To facilitate coordination, scheduling, approval and
certification of ITLS courses throughout the state of Tennessee. |
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To develop and maintain a statewide network of
ITLS
instructors and Affiliate Faculty to ensure the quality of ITLS courses
will not be compromised.
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To develop, coordinate and promote a
ITLS Instructor’s
course to assure that individuals teaching in ITLS courses have a sound
background in the principles of adult education as well as the proper care
and management of the trauma patient.
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To promote Tennessee
ITLS through the web site.
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To implement forthcoming changes to the structure of
ITLS
provider courses or to the
information regarding patient care which is
taught, as directed by ITLS International, Inc.
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