Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Education Association upcoming events

State of TN EMR Instructor Course (05/27/2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Looking to get your EMR Instructor endorsement in Tennessee? TEMSEA will be hosting the State's EMR Instructor class at the Venue at Bartlett Station on May 27, 2026. This course serves as an option for the required initial education component for new EMR Instructors. It can also serve as a renewal option for EMR instructor endorsements.

Course applicants should meet all of the requirements for EMR Instructor prior to the course date. Successful completion of the pre-course and in-person session is required to receive a course completion certificate.

The non-refundable Admission fee includes required textbook, pre-course modules, LIVE course, course binder, and snacks/drinks during the course.

Admission fee does not include:

Travel and/or lodging to/from course

A confirmation email will be received upon enrollment into the EMR course. The email will contain a confirmation of the event date, time, and course location as well as an access code/link for the required pre-course materials. Attendees must complete all portions of the required pre-course work in TEMSEA's online learning center. The pre-course certificate of completion is required for entry into the LIVE course. Attendees should allow for ample time to complete the pre-course work. Failure to complete will result in forfeiture of course dues.

Details about State of Tennessee EMR Instructor endorsements can be found HERE.

“An application for accreditation has been submitted to the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education.”

State of TN EMS Instructor Coordinator Course (05/28/2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Looking to get your I/C endorsement in Tennessee? This course serves as an option for the required initial education component for new EMT or Paramedic I/C. It can also serve as a renewal option for all instructor endorsements. This course also supersedes the required EMR Instructor course. Participants completing the live session will receive 8 contact hours (0.8 CEUs) of continuing education.

Course applicants should meet all of the requirements for I/C endorsement, with the exception of student teaching hours, prior to the course date. Successful completion of the pre-course and in-person session is required to receive a course completion certificate.

A nonrefundable admission fee of $250.00 includes required pre-course modules, 8 hour LIVE course, required Course Textbook, course binder, and snacks/lunch.

Admission fee does not include:

Travel and/or lodging to/from course

A confirmation email will be received upon enrollment into the I/C course. The email will contain a confirmation of the event date, time, and course location as well as an access code/link for the required pre-course materials. Attendees must complete all portions of the required pre-course work in TEMSEA's online learning center. The pre-course certificate of completion is required for entry into the LIVE course. Attendees should allow for ample time to complete the pre-course work. Failure to complete will result in forfeiture of course dues.

Details about State of Tennessee EMS Instructor endorsements can be found HERE.

“An application for accreditation has been submitted to the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education.”

West TN EMS Directors Association Instructor Update (05/29/2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Join TEMSEA and the West TN EMS Directors Association on May 29th, 2026 for an instructor update designed to share best practices with new and current instructors. Agenda coming soon!

Non Refundable Admission will include lunch and giveaways. Admission does not include travel to/from or lodging for this update.

Attendance has been approved by TN State EMS Office to satisfy TCA 1200-12-01-.12 rules for renewal related to attendance at annual instructor update or conference and includes 8.0 contact hours.

Questions: jonathan.wood@gmr.net or greg.johnson@temsea.com

“An application for accreditation has been submitted to the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education.”

TEMSEA Leadership Series Level 3 Beta - INVITATION ONLY (07/27/2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This is the course registration for the TEMSEA Leadership Series - Level 3 - Supervisors Beta course being held July 27 & 28 at Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, TN. The course spans 2 full days from 8a-4p each day and lunch will be provided. Please only register if you can commit to attending both days. Your feedback on this new leadership course is greatly appreciated.

For questions about the course, please contact Phil Sanderson - phillip.sanderson@temsea.com.

For registration issues, please email greg.johnson@temsea.com.

If traveling in for the course out of town, please consider booking your hotel room at the Embassy Suites using this link so that you receive TEMSEA's conference rate.

TEMSEA Leadership Series Level 3 Beta - INVITATION ONLY (07/28/2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

For questions about the course, please contact Phil Sanderson - phillip.sanderson@temsea.com.

For registration issues, please email greg.johnson@temsea.com.

If traveling in for the course out of town, please consider booking your hotel room at the Embassy Suites using this link so that you receive TEMSEA's conference rate.

State of TN EMS Instructor Coordinator Course (07/28/2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Looking to get your I/C endorsement in Tennessee? TEMSEA will be hosting the State's EMS I/C class at Embassy Suites on July 28, 2026. This course serves as an option for the required initial education component for new EMT or Paramedic I/C. It can also serve as a renewal option for all instructor endorsements. This course also supersedes the required EMR Instructor course. Participants completing the live session will receive 8 contact hours (0.8 CEUs) of continuing education.

The non-refundable admission fee of $250.00 includes required pre-course modules, 8 hour LIVE course, course binder, and snacks/lunch.

Admission fee does not include:

Required Course Textbook (Foundations of Education: An EMS Approach 3rd Edition; ISBN: 9781284145168)
Travel and/or lodging to/from course

Details about State of Tennessee EMS Instructor endorsements can be found HERE.

“An application for accreditation has been submitted to the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education.”

State of TN EMR Instructor Course (07/28/2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Looking to get your EMR Instructor endorsement in Tennessee? TEMSEA will be hosting the State's EMR Instructor class at Embassy Suites on July 28, 2026. This course serves as an option for the required initial education component for new EMR Instructors. It can also serve as a renewal option for EMR instructor endorsements.

Admission fee includes required pre-course modules, LIVE course, course binder, and snacks/drinks during the course.

Admission fee does not include:

Required Course Textbook (Foundations of Education: An EMS Approach 3rd Edition; ISBN: 9781284145168)
Travel and/or lodging to/from course

Should a participant need a hotel room, a discounted rate has been provided by Embassy Suites and can be found in the 2024 conference links at http://www.tnemsea.com.

Details about State of Tennessee EMR Instructor endorsements can be found HERE.

“An application for accreditation has been submitted to the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education.”

2026 TEMSEA Conference (07/29/2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the registration for the 2026 TEMSEA conference held at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, TN July 29-July 31, 2026.

All conference registrations include:

Admission into the specified track(s) purchased
2026-2027 TEMSEA membership fee
Admission for one (1) to the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet held the evening of July 30
Admission to a vendor sponsored Social with live music and cash bar beginning at 8pm on July 30

New for 2026 - Attendees can choose the option to include lunch tickets in their registration. TEMSEA will host to several area food trucks on site each day of the conference. Use your ticket to select incredible food from one of the food trucks on site.

Attendees may choose to register for the full conference or select just the tracks they wish to attend. The 2026 TEMSEA conference has been submitted for approval for CAPCE credit. Attendance at the Educator track on 7/30 has been approved by the TN State Office of EMS to satisfy TCA 1200-12-01-.12 rules for renewal related to attendance at annual instructor update or conference.

Cancellation Policy:
120+ Days from Conference - 100% refund (minus associated payment processing fees if applicable)
90-120 Days from Conference - 75% refund (minus associated payment processing fees if applicable)
30-90 Days from Conference - 50% refund (minus associated payment processing fees if applicable)
<30 Days from Conference - No Refunds Issued if Cancellation Within 30 Days
Registration Fees Are Non Transferable

Interested in the 4th Annual TEMSEA Golf Outing on 7/28 at Old Fort Park Golf Course? Golf registration coming soon.

“An application for accreditation has been submitted to the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education.”

2026 TEMSEA Conference - Vendors (07/29/2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Registration is now available for vendors/exhibitors for the 2026 TEMSEA Conference being held at Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, TN July 29-July 31, 2026. Please click HERE or select "Register" below to complete vendor registration.

TEMSEA's W-9 is located HERE.

State of TN EMS Instructor Coordinator Course (09/18/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Looking to get your I/C endorsement in Tennessee? TEMSEA will be hosting the State's EMS I/C class on September 18, 2026. This course serves as an option for the required initial education component for new EMT or Paramedic I/C. It can also serve as a renewal option for all instructor endorsements. This course also supersedes the required EMR Instructor course. Participants completing the live session will receive 8 contact hours (0.8 CEUs) of continuing education.

The non-refundable admission fee of $250.00 includes required pre-course modules, 8 hour LIVE course, course binder, and snacks/lunch.

Admission fee does not include:

Required Course Textbook (Foundations of Education: An EMS Approach 3rd Edition; ISBN: 9781284145168)
Travel and/or lodging to/from course

Details about State of Tennessee EMS Instructor endorsements can be found HERE.

“An application for accreditation has been submitted to the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education.”

TEMSEA Study Abroad 2027 - London, UK (03/06/2027)

Sat, 06 Mar 2027 22:00:00 GMT

Are you interested in traveling to London, UK and learning about international healthcare delivery models? TEMSEA is facilitating a 3rd annual study abroad opportunity to London March 7 - March 13, 2027. While abroad we will be visiting a paramedic educational program at a respected academic medical center - St. George's University & Medical Center. In addition to St. George's University, tour participants will be joining a guided medical history walking tour visiting the National Art Gallery and British Science Museum. To top the experience off, tour participants will be participating in a clinical observation shift along side a London Ambulance Service crew responding to international emergencies and engrossing themselves in the delivery of healthcare abroad.

Spaces are limited to 25 with preferred registration awarded to TEMSEA members and then to Tennessee licensed providers.

*TEMSEA is not associated or affiliated with any institution of higher education in Tennessee or in the United States. This experience is a professional development experience only and will not cause to be issued any college bearing credit as to that of traditional college based study abroad program(s).

*Agenda items are subject to availability and subject to change based on change in availability at any point between now and the conclusion of the trip. Any changes in itinerary will be communicated to participants and a comparable alternative will be scheduled.

*Attendees are confirmed on a first registered AND first deposit paid basis. Registering alone does not secure your participation in this experience.

Applications Open 04/07/2026 - 09/30/2026

Applications will close once spots are filled or 09/30/2026 (whichever is soonest)

Application Process:

Complete Application
Upload Hold Harmless Agreement During Application Process
Complete Payment of $250 per person Non-Refundable Deposit by 9/30/2026
Apply for Passport (*must have valid passport)
Final Payment due 2/1/2027

Study Abroad Experience Cost:

Double Occupancy (Per Person) - $1,000
Single Occupancy (Per Person) - $1,700

Price includes:

Hotel (Double or Twin Beds)
Breakfast
St. George's University Tour (Pathology Lab/Museum, Paramedic Program, Facility Tour)
Guided Medical History Walking Tour (National Art Gallery & Science Museum)
Pre-Loaded Oyster Card (Subway/Bus)
Clinical Observation Ride Out with London Ambulance Service
Basic Travel Insurance

Required Pre-Trip MS Teams Meeting for Study Abroad Participants - Feb 5, 2027 (3p CST/4p EST)

“An application for accreditation has been submitted to the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education.”