About This Committee
The Education Committee enhances training and professional development for EMS and trauma care providers across Northeast Colorado. The committee coordinates educational programs, reviews course funding requests, and ensures training opportunities are accessible to providers across all nine counties regardless of agency size or location.
Clinical Guidelines & Protocols
Develops and maintains evidence-based clinical guidelines to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care across prehospital, emergency, and trauma settings in the region.
Quality Improvement
Monitors and analyzes clinical performance data to identify opportunities for improvement across EMS and trauma care in the region.
Clinical Education
Facilitates training to enhance clinical skills including pediatric readiness, TCAR, austere care, high-acuity skills, and EMS leadership development.
HerO+ Whole Blood Program
Oversees the regional prehospital whole blood program, including HerO+ certification, donor coordination, and clinical protocol alignment.
Professional Standards
Promotes adherence to ethical and professional standards across the EMS system and serves as a resource for clinical and professional challenges faced by providers.
Regional Coordination
Coordinates with NEPAB, the Education Committee, and regional partners on protocol alignment, medical director governance, and clinical system integration.
Committee Structure
The Education Committee meets quarterly during the first month of each quarter, prior to the scheduled NCRETAC Board meeting. A majority of active members constitutes a quorum. Decisions are made by consensus; in the event of a tie, the Chair casts the deciding vote.
Chair
A current NCRETAC Board member, appointed by the President. Leads the committee, sets the agenda, and serves as liaison to the Board.
Co-Chair
A member with extensive EMS education experience, appointed by the Board. Supports the Chair and brings educational expertise to committee activities.
Members
EMS and trauma professionals, educators, and subject matter experts from across the region. Representation from all nine counties is encouraged.
The committee charter was approved March 17, 2026 and is available in the Committee Charters and Procedures Manual.
Get Involved
The Education Committee welcomes EMS professionals, educators, training officers, and subject matter experts from across all nine counties. To join the committee, submit a course for consideration, or request funding support, contact the Executive Director.
Contact: [email protected] | (970) 580-2668
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