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Regional Training Calendar
Peninsulas EMS Council is the “go to” source for information on EMS training and education throughout the region!
Whether hosted by PEMS, our sister regional councils, or produced by our agency and health system partners, PEMS is the central repository in the region for training information.
If your organization is providing training and you would like to make that training available to others, please let us know below and we will post it to the Regional Training Calendar.
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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:
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
N95 Respiratory Fit Testing Train-the-Trainer Course
The Virginia Department of Health announces upcoming Train-the-Trainer Courses for N95 Respiratory Fit Testing . Please see the picture and download the flyer for additional information.
Download the Training Flyer by Clicking Here
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:
Stress First Aid Train-the-Trainer Course
N95 Fit Test Train-the Trainer Courses
PEMS Council has just received an updated list for the Virginia Department of Health's N95 Fit Test Train-the-Trainer course. Course offerings are listed below and you may register at:
***Registration in TRAINVirginia at http://va.train.org/ (Course ID: 1046592)***
Mar 26, 2020
Fredericksburg: Rappahannock EMS Council, 1:30 pm (EST)
Mar 31, 2020
Norfolk Health Dept. – Classroom B/C (3rd Floor), 1:30 pm (EST)
Apr 01, 2020
Dinwiddie Community Enhancement Center, 9:30 am (EST)
Apr 06, 2020
Lynchburg Health Department, 9:30 am (EST)
Apr 07, 2020
Wytheville Health Department, 9:30 am (EST)
Advance course preparation for the Train-the Trainer course requires attendees to:
Complete the OSHA Medical Questionnaire form found at this link:
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
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:
The course will be held on the following dates and locations:
Use Course ID: 1046592 when registering
Advance course preparation for the Train-the Trainer course requires attendees to:
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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