Richmond County Announces 2021 EMT Course
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Education & Training
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OEMS Approved EVOC Training Programs
The following training programs have been reviewed and are recognized as equivalents to the emergency vehicle operator requirements established in the Virginia EMS Regulations (October 2012), specifically; 12VAC5-31-1210; 12VAC5-31-1230; and 12VAC5-31-1270:
- American Medical Response, Virginia Division EVOC Course
- Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course
- Chesterfield County Fire Department, EVOC Program
- City of Virginia Beach Emergency Vehicle Operating Course
- Department of Criminal Justice Services Driver Academy EVOC Course and/or Instructor School
- Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, EVOC Training Program
- McNeil and Company, Inc. Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Richmond Ambulance Authority, Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course
- National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), Emergency Vehicle Operators Safety (EVOS) Course
- S. Department of Transportation/National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
- Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course
- Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course
- Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course
- Volunteer Fireman’s Insurance Services, Inc., Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
Click here to download official notification from OEMS .
Training Links
Rappahannock Community College EMS Programs
Thomas Nelson Community College EMS Programs
2019 EMS Education Coordinator Updates
Training Announcements
Gloucester Volunteer Fire & Rescue Offers Annual 2021 EMT Course
Stress First Aid Train-the-Trainer Course
Virtual, Instructor-Led Training Opportunities from the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium
The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) now offers virtual, DHS-certified, instructor-led training opportunities to meet the needs of emergency responders in small, rural, and tribal jurisdictions. To download the flyer Click Here or see the graphic below for additional details:
Virginia Department of Health Announces Regional Respiratory Fit Testing Train-the Trainer Courses
The Virginia Department of Health will be providing regional Respiratory Fit Testing Train-the Trainer courses to ensure that Health Districts/Medical Practices have staff qualified to provide respirator fit testing. The attendee will be able to train others in the proper procedures for fit-testing.
Dr. David Wilder, Public Health Physician from Fairfax County Health Department will instruct attendees. The course will take approximately two and one-half hours with the following objectives:
- Develop and maintain an OSHA-compliant respiratory protection program
- Use respirators to limit exposure to infectious respiratory agents
- Properly fit-test a N-95 respirator and train others on the procedures
The course will be held on the following dates and locations:
- March 25: Harrisonburg
- March 26: Northern- tentative (location cancelled and we are looking for an alternate)
- March 31: Chesapeake
- April 3: Dinwiddie
- April 6: Lynchburg
- April 7: Wytheville
Use Course ID: 1046592 when registering
Advance course preparation for the Train-the Trainer course requires attendees to:
- Complete the OSHA Medical Questionnaire form found at this link: OSHA Medical Questionnaire Form
2. Secured the signature of a physician or other licensed healthcare professional on the Medical Recommendation form and bring it to the training Click Here for the Medical Recommendation Form
3. Each participant should bring their Fit Test Kit and N95 mask with them to the training. The test kit should be similar to the one found at this link: N95 Fit Test Kit
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