The Virginia Office of EMS Division of Education announced that written EMT Instructor pre-testing will resume effective immediately. Providers who are interested in becoming EMT-B instructors may register for the written pre-test by using the Regional EMS Council's consolidated test registration process immediately.

After meeting prerequisites defined by regulation 12VAC 5-31-1500, an applicant must achieve a minimun score of 85% on the written instructor pre-test and then demonstrate competency during a formal practical examination.  After successful completion of pre-testing, an eligible EMT Instructor candidate will receive an invitation from the Office of EMS to attend an instructor institute.
       
The new exam is based on the EMT National EMS Education Standards (NEMSES).  Prior to taking the pre-test, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the education standards and related documents.  For more information on the process, see the notice from the Office of EMS.

Additional information may be found on the Virginia Office of EMS webiste.

Nominations are being sought for the 2010 Regional EMS Awards and the Regional Scholarship for a High School Senior. Nominate your EMS heroes in any or all of the ten categories described in the nomination packet. AND... recognize an outstanding high school senior who plans to attend college or any accredited EMS program next year!

The winners will be announced on June 10 at a special awards banquet, and they will be advanced for consideration for Governor's Awards to be presented at the Annual EMS Symposium in November.

• Awards Nomination Packet 2010

• Scholarship Application 2010

Act now! The deadline for nominations is May 2.  Read more for categories and guidelines...

The application deadline for the upcoming cycle of the Virginia Rescue Squad Assistance Fund is March 15. The current electronic application package (CGAP) is now available on the Grants section of the Virginia Office of EMS website :

SPECIAL NOTICE: The CGAP software is currently NOT compatible with the 64-bit version of Windows 7 or Windows Vista.  If you do not have access to a 32-bit version of Windows, please contact your local WVEMS Field Coordinator for assistance.

Carilion Clinic Life-Guard and Carilion Clinic Corporate University are pleased to present the sixth annual StarPoints EMS Symposium. This year, Carilion is very pleased to welcome back EMS legend Bob Page. Accompanying Bob is a dynamic group of speakers and exhibitors. Virginia Office of EMS CE's as well as Nursing Contact Hours will be made available for conference attendees.Read more for the full program, or download your copy here: Starpoints 2010 Flyer and Schedule.