INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT

NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER

North Carolina Chapter Officers

ITLS STATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR

William M Sherrod, MD, EMT-I
224 River Dr.
Southport, NC 28461
910-523-1621
910-457-1055 fax
e-mail:  sherrow@ec.rr.com

The State Medical Director is directly responsible for ITLS management in the State, abiding by both International and State guidelines.  He ensures that the program follows principles as put forth by ITLS International.  He serves as a resource for Course Coordinators and Medical Directors
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ITLS STATE COORDINATOR

Billy Eldridge, EMT-P
333 Foster Rd.
Biscoe, NC 27209
704-984-8881
e-mail:  chapdirector@ncitls.org

The State ITLS Coordinator is responsible for collection of State and International fees, issuing certification cards, course materials and record keeping;  will assist the State Medical Director and NCCEP EMS Committee by ensuring standardization of course content and instruction.
 The State Coordinator is the point of contact for all information, records, and schedules for ITLS in North Carolina.

ITLS ACCESS COORDINATOR

Jeff Hinshaw, PA-C, EMT-P
Department of Emergency Medicine
Bowman Gray School of Medicine
Medical Center Boulevard
Winston-Salem NC 27157-1089
336-716-4625
e-mail:  jhinshaw@wfubmc.edu

This person is appointed by the State ITLS Coordinator to oversee the ITLS Access Program.

ITLS STATE NEWSLETTER EDITOR

CURRENTLY VACANT

The State Newsletter Editor is responsible for the compilation, editing, and distribution of the NC State ITLS Newsletter.  Works with the State Coordinator and State Medical Director to disseminate information via the State Newsletter.

NCCEP EMS COMMITTEE

Greg Mears, MD (ex officio)
Chairman - NCCEP EMS Committee
UNC Hospitals