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CTS Program to Change

Effective with all Consolidated Test Sites held after September 1, new testing standards will be in place, along with a new fee structure. For many months, the Virginia Office of EMS has been developing a new practical testing standard.

In an effort to standardize testing across Virginia, all evaluators will be trained to the new standards, and test fees will be uniform. The cost for any initial practical exam (first-time EMT-B or First Responder testing) will be $50. This applies to initial testing, secondary eligibility testing, and re-entry testing. All practical exam retests will be $25. As is the case at present, there is no charge for a written-only exam. Stay tuned for more information!

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EMT-Instructor Written Pre-Test Suspended
With the new Education Standards looming on the horizon, effective June 28, 2009, the Office of EMS has temporarily suspended the Written Pretest for the EMT-Instructor Certification in order to conduct the first major re-write since 1995. Read more
Meet Your Regional Award Winners!

balloons.jpgAt the recent Regional EMS Appreciation Picnic and Awards Ceremony, 11 EMS providers, physicians andfacepaint.jpg organizations were recognized for their outstanding contributions to EMS. The weather cooperated, and Franklin County's Smith Mountain Lake Community Park provided the ideal setting for this event.

 

This year's capstone Regional Award for Excellence in EMS went to W. Steven Davis of Giles County. Dedicating some 45 years to EMS,  Davisdavis.jpg has served his home agency, the Giles County Life Saving and Rescue Squad, as President, Vice President, Lieutenant, Sergeant and as Captain for 27 years. In 1974 he became one of the first EMT-A’s in the Commonwealth of Virginia and five years later became certified as a paramedic. To this day he continues to provide care in Giles County. Active in the Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, he was honored to be named a Life Member. He has served as District 7 Vice President, District Training Officer, and District Rescue Officer. Davis is currently employed by the Virginia Department of Health as the Southwest Regional Emergency Planner, Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response. 

Please read more for all the other winners!

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No Cell Phones at CTS Sites - Zero Tolerance Policy!
NEW POLICY FROM OEMS - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY! Testing candidates at consolidated test sites are no longer permitted to bring any electronic devices-Blackberries, camera phones, cell phones, etc. onto the premises. All such devices must be left in your vehicle or at home. Any violation of this new policy set by the Virginia Office of EMS will result in immediate dismissal from the test site and your results will be marked as a failure! Read more
Upcoming Events From Our Calendar
Consolidated Test Site-Danville
July 18, 2009 (8:30 am - 1:30 pm)
Pre-Registration is Required for all sites - NO EXCEPTIONS
Registration deadline is 10 days before...
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Consolidated Test Site-Rocky Mount
August 15, 2009 (8:30 am - 1:30 pm)
Pre-Registration is Required for all sites - NO EXCEPTIONS
Registration deadline is 10 days before...
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Consolidated Test Site-Rocky Mount
September 19, 2009 (8:30 am - 1:30 pm)

Written Exams and Practical RETESTS Only!  Pre-Registration is Required for all sites - NO...

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Consolidated Test Site-Chatham
October 03, 2009 (8:30 am - 1:30 pm)
Pre-Registration is Required for all sites - NO EXCEPTIONS
Registration deadline is 10 days...
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Consolidated Test Site-Daleville
October 10, 2009 (8:30 am - 1:30 pm)
Pre-Registration is Required for all sites - NO EXCEPTIONS
Registration deadline is 10 days before...
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