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Highland Park EMS System Illinois Region X · Regional Hospital Coordinating Center

Learn. Train. Save.

Who we are

The Highland Park EMS System operates in Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Region X (10). The department is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, paramedics, and administrative personnel; bringing a wide array of specialty experience.

Designated IDPH Region X (10) Regional Hospital Coordinating Center (RHCC).
On- and off-line medical oversight of six local EMS agencies.
Delivers specialized and continuing education to healthcare providers and the communities across northern Illinois.

Education & Training Programs

Paramedic Education Program

CoAEMSP & CAAHEP accredited paramedic training, with college credit through CLC.

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Emergency Communications RN (ECRN)

Telemetry and medical-control training for registered nurses.

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Continuing Education

Ongoing CE that keeps system providers current and licensed.

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Partner Agencies

Highland Park Fire Department
Glencoe Public Safety
Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District
Northbrook Fire Department
Gurnee Fire Department
Six Flags Great America

System Hospitals

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System Licensure

Licensure entry and renewal for all provider levels.

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About Us

Medical Direction

Our Physician Response Vehicle puts a system physician in the field — providing real-time medical direction and support to providers when and where it matters most.

Part of Endeavor Health

As part of Endeavor Health, the Highland Park EMS System extends the health system's commitment to high-quality care beyond the hospital walls — into the field, the classroom, and the communities of Lake and Cook counties.

IDPH Region X RHCC

As the designated RHCC for IDPH Region X, the Highland Park EMS System serves as hospital command for coordinating the medical response to disaster and emergency activations — linking resource, associate, and participating hospitals across the region.

Disaster Medical CoordinationHospital command for emergency and disaster activations across Region X.

Hospital & EMS CommunicationThe primary point of contact linking regional hospitals and EMS resources.

Regional ResponseCoordinates the regional medical response under the IDPH ESF-8 plan.

Map of the Illinois EMS Regions; Region 10 (X), which includes Lake County, is highlighted in the northeast. — Illinois EMS Regions. Source: IDPH Office of Preparedness and Response (2016).