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EMS News August 2014 Inside This Issue By Rob Gramkowski VBEMS Admin Volunteer Rescue Station 4 Member Achievements 2 VBEMS Recruitment and Retention 3 VBEMS Operations 4 VBEMS Training 5 VBEMS

job.) at the ECCU Conference. This conference consisted of several long days of talking with very knowledgeable ER Doctors and Medical Directors all about cardiac arrests.

1 EMS News August 2014 Inside This Issue By Rob Gramkowski VBEMS Admin Volunteer Rescue Station 4 Member Achievements 2 VBEMS Recruitment and Retention 3 VBEMS Operations 4 VBEMS Training 5 VBEMS Training & Cert 6 Defensive Driving 6 EVOC 7 MCI I & II Courses 8 Dive Medicine for First Responders Course 9 Squad Commander Boot Camp 13 ALS Release Classes Lead Classes 14 CPR Recert 15 BLS CE Courses 16 Enhanced CE Classes 19 ALS CE Courses 20 Quick Glance Calendar Website Location 26 Professional Growth and Development 27 Additional Training Links 27 Newsletters Sites 28 EMSAT Courses 30 VBEMS General Information 32 Emergency Cardiovascular Care Update Conference 2014 In the first week of June I had the honor and privilege to represent the TEMS Region in Las Vegas (I know, tough job.) at the ECCU Conference. This conference consisted of several long days of talking with very knowledgeable ER Doctors and Medical Directors all about cardiac arrests. I was dreaming of cardiac arrests as I slept. Here are the points of this conference. Please share these points with others throughout the medical community. 1) We need to encourage bystander CPR/AED use throughout our community. 2) We need to be focusing on BLS CPR, including good quality compressions of /min including full recoil of the chest. 3) We absolutely need to limit off the chest time as much as possible. 4) Defib quickly! 5) It s imperative we embrace some form of a pit crew approach to CPR and embrace teamwork. 6) We often believe we are doing better CPR than we really are, we need to accept this! We need to re-train more often than we currently do in both BLS CPR and ACLS. 7) Leaders and medics need to be reviewing the resuscitation with the entire crew, as soon as possible, after the call. What went right? What could we have done better? All of these have been proven time and time again to improve the chances of survival for cardiac arrest patients. We need to embrace these points and/or changes to increase our survivability of these patients. Below are some links you may find helpful: Our Vision We are the leader in the emergency medical services field and the community is confident in our services. Our Mission The mission of the Department of Emergency Medical Services is to deliver valued services to the community that preserve life, improve health, and promote the safety of citizens and visitors, who live, learn, work and play in our community while maintaining a sustainable systems approach that is focused on dynamic resource utilization to enhance the overall quality of life in Virginia Beach. Page 1 of 33

2 Member Achievements June 2014 Released as AIC/Driver Radames Alvarez, R9, AIC/DR Jason Carle, R2, AIC/DR Heather Lustig, R14, AIC/DR Amanda Anderson, R1, AIC/DR Labriea Hudson, R9, AIC/DR Brian Read Castillo, R9, AIC/DR Timothy Breslin, R5, DR Matthew Johnson, R14, AIC/DR Andrew Rosenblum, R14, AIC/DR Coreen Cappellano, R14, AIC/DR Harry Lustig, R14, AIC/DR Brian Stewart, R16, AIC/DR Veronica Vassilev, R14, AIC/DR June & July 2014 Released as Paramedic Kristen Sundberg, R9 Virginia Beach Department of EMS Promotion, Recognition, and Graduation Ceremony September 16, 2014 AT 18:00 HRS The Virginia Beach Department of EMS Promotion, Recognition and Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Fire/EMS Training Center located at 927 S. Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. The event is open to all and refreshments will be served following the ceremony. Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our EMS family! EMS News is published monthly by the EMS Department for all members of the Virginia Beach EMS system. Submissions must be received by the 17 th of the month prior to the issue date. Electronic submissions are preferred. Fire/EMS Training Center, 927 S. Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach, VA Senior Editor Ruby Christian Assistant Editor Mary Anne Myers Page 2 of 33

3 VBEMS Recruitment and Retention Recruitment Check your for assistance with Recruitment Events. Please contact Susan Palmer if you are available to assist with any events at or Retention If you feel that one of your co-rescue members has gone above and beyond their responsibilities as a pre-hospital care provider, please advise your Squad Commander so they may refer the member for a class act award or a service award. Thank you for all you do for your community. - Susan Palmer 2014 Page 3 of 33

VBEMS Operations OSCAR Online Scheduling System The OSCAR Online Scheduling System Duty Requests are due by the 10 th of the preceding month. Submit your Duty Requests on www.frompaper2web.

Choices include wound care, splinting, BVM, oral/nasal airways, LBB, suction, KED, time of extrication, CPR, intubation, IV and many, many more items.

4 VBEMS Operations OSCAR Online Scheduling System The OSCAR Online Scheduling System Duty Requests are due by the 10 th of the preceding month. Submit your Duty Requests on By Christi Budy Captain Are you documenting your procedures? Make sure that you are listing all of the procedures that you perform for your patient in the EMR. Choices include wound care, splinting, BVM, oral/nasal airways, LBB, suction, KED, time of extrication, CPR, intubation, IV and many, many more items. Remember that skills and procedures completed by engine crews should also be included here. The section where you can list things prior to arrival is for bystanders and police. A good rule of thumb is if the person is listed in the EMR (fire and EMS), the skill they perform should be listed in the detailed procedure section with the time, size, location, etc. Page 4 of 33

5 VBEMS Training Submitted By John Bianco Division Chief Trainees at Special Events and Standbys After reviewing the rules regarding EMT students, the Department of EMS has determined that EMT (Academy) students may not function as patient care providers at special event standbys, including the Amphitheater. A trainee (not a student) could be assigned to a standby ambulance crew, but that requires the AIC of that ambulance to fill out an evaluation just like any other duty. The trainee must function as part of the ambulance crew and not a roaming EMT. Page 5 of 33

6 VBEMS Training & Certification BLS Certifications Initial CPR August 12, pm 10 pm October 8, pm 10 pm August 14, pm 10 pm November 17, pm 10 pm August 19, pm 10 pm November 19, pm 10 pm August 26, pm 10 pm December 8, pm 10 pm August 28, pm 10 pm December 10, pm 10 pm August 30, am 2 pm December 15, pm 10 pm September 22, pm 10 pm December 17, pm 10 pm September 29, pm 10 pm Call Lynette Dimitry at or ldimitry@vbgov.com to register. - Jerry Barnes DEFENSIVE DRIVING EMS members may take only the Saturday DDC course. If you want to get 5 points added to your driving record, the fee is $25, payable in cash, on the day of class, prior the start of class. The class is free if you do not want the points. You must register at least two days prior to class. Please call or emstrain@vbgov.com to register. Aug 9 Aug 16 Sep 6 Sep 20 Oct 4 Oct 18 Classes are held from 8:00 am 5:00 pm at Human Resources Training (Building 19 at the Municipal Center). Page 6 of 33

7 BLS ACADEMY SCHEDULES BLS Academy #3 (Tue/Thur) BLS Academy #4 (Mon/Wed) Class Started: Apr. 22 First night of class: Jun. 16 Class Ends: Sep. 21 Class Ends: Nov. 3 State Test: Aug. 11 State Test: TBA BLS Academy #5 (Tue/Thur) BLS Academy #6 (Mon/Wed ) First night of class: Sep. 2 First night of class: Jan. 12 Class Ends: Jan. 31 Class Ends: Jun. 8 State Test: TBA State Test: TBA BLS Academy #7 (Tue/Thur ) First night of class: Apr. 21 Class Ends: Sep. 17 State Test: TBA EVOC The Emergency Vehicle Operators Course will be taught on the following days and times: Tuesday, Aug. 12 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, Aug. 14 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday, Aug. 16 8:30 am completion (Part 2 Cone Course) Tuesday, Sep. 9 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, Sep. 11 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday, Sep. 13 8:30 am completion (Part 2 Cone Course) OR Sunday, Sep. 14 8:30 am completion (Part 2 Cone Course) Monday, Nov. 10 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday, Nov. 13 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 15 8:30 am completion (Part 2 Cone Course) EVOC certification requires you to attend all three sessions of the course. Saturday/Sunday lunch is at your own expense. Pre-registration is mandatory. Walk-in students will not be able to be accommodated. Please call or emstrain@vbgov.com to register. - Jerry Barnes Page 7 of 33

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9 To all Providers, We have an excellent and unique course that will be held here at EMS Training on August 26 th and 27 th from 0800 to We will be hosting a National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology Course called Diving Medicine First Responder. The course is a pilot program that will be free for qualified registrants. This course, after this pilot process is complete, will be approximately $ per person. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a free certification and 16 hours of Category 1 CEUs (which have been applied for at the BLS and ALS level). Attached is the flyer for the course. You must register at EMS Training at We will be opening this up to neighboring EMS personnel shortly and have enough space for 75 registrants. You must be able to attend both days to register and have a minimum certification as an EMT. Thank you and please contact me via for any questions. Raj Islam, Captain Training Division Department of Emergency Medical Services 927 S. Birdneck Rd. Virginia Beach, VA rislam@vbgov.com Page 9 of 33

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14 ALS Certifications ALS Release Classes ALS Release Class Sessions 1, 2, and 3 are required for all EMT-I and EMT-P interns before they are released to function independently (Session 1 is required for ALL EMT-Enhanced). It can be taken at any point during the internship interns are encouraged to take it early because you are not allowed to use equipment such as CPAP until you have taken the class. These classes cover the ALS functions and skills unique to patient care in VBEMS. Session 1: King Airway, CAT Tourniquet, PEPP Assessment Triangle, Trachea Care, and Intranasal Medication Delivery Tue., August 19 th 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Mon., September 8 th 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Mon., October 20 th 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Sat., November 8 th 8:00 am 10:00 am Tue., December 2 nd 8:00 am 10:00 am Session 2: Capnography, CPAP, Life Pak 15 (ALS Hands On), and NG Tube Tue., August 19 th 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Mon., September 8 th 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Mon., October 20 th 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sat., November 8 th 10:00 am 12:00 pm Tue., December 2 nd 10:00 am 12:00 pm Session 3: Difficult Airway/RSI Overview, Glidescope, Melcor Crich Kit, and Overview of Oral Boards/Practice Review Tue., August 26 th 6:00 pm 10:00 pm Mon., September 15 th 6:00 pm 10:00 pm Mon., October 27 th 6:00 pm 10:00 pm Sat., November 8 th 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tue., December 2 nd 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Capnography and King Airway are required for ALL RELEASED ALS providers in the City of Virginia Beach! 12-Lead ECG All EMT-I and EMT-P providers and interns must take the VBEMS approved 12-Lead ECG course. Monday September 22, :00 pm 10:00 pm Pre-registration is mandatory. Walk-in students may not be able to be accommodated. Please register for ALS Release class by calling or by ing EMSTrain@vbgov.com. For questions, please contact Medic Kim George at or BGeorge@VBgov.com. Page 14 of 33

15 ALS and EMT Written Exams Can Be Found here: National Registry of EMTs portal to NREMT Certification / Recertification Recertification and CE Info CPR Recert Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Thursday, September 18, 2014 Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Monday, December 22, :00 pm 10:00 pm 6:00 pm 10:00 pm 6:00 pm 10:00 pm 6:00 pm 10:00 pm 6:00 pm 10:00 pm Pre-registration is mandatory to ensure correct instructor-student ratios. Walk-in students may not be able to be accommodated. Please call or emstrain@vbgov.com to register. - Jerry Barnes Page 15 of 33

16 BLS Continuing Education This schedule is subject to change, and seats are limited. Pre-registration is mandatory in order to maintain required student- Instructor ratios. Walk-in members may be unable to attend. These Classes incorporate the new EMS Education standards for EMTs as implemented 7/1/2012. Reminder CE credits are only processed for bubble cards with an associated signature/name on the class sign-in form. Day Date Time Topic Area Credits Please call to register. Mon 4-Aug 6pm-10pm Practical Skills 9 4 Wed 6-Aug 6pm-10pm Medical 5 4 Sat 9-Aug 8am-12pm Medical 5 4 1pm-5pm Medical 5 4 Mon 11-Aug 6pm-10pm Airway 3 4 Tue 12-Aug 6pm-10pm Ops: Field Communications Cat. 2 4 Wed 13-Aug 6pm-10pm Medical 5 4 Thu 14-Aug 6pm-10pm **Ops: EMR Cat. 2 4 Sat 16-Aug 8:30am-12:30pm Ops: Special Ops Cat :30pm-4:30pm Ops: Extrication & Safety Cat. 2 3 Mon 18-Aug 6pm-10pm OB / Peds 10/8 2/2 Tue 19-Aug 6pm-10pm *** Ops: Situational Awareness Cat. 2 4 Wed 20-Aug 6pm-10pm Medical 5 4 Thu 21-Aug 6pm-10pm **** Ops: 911 Tour Cat. 2 4 Sat 23-Aug 8:00am-5pm MCI I & II Cat. 2 8 Page 16 of 33

17 Day Date Time Topic Area Credits Tue 26-Aug 6pm-10pm Ops: Field Ops Cat. 2 4 Wed 27-Aug 6pm-10pm Medical 5 4 Thu 28-Aug 6pm-10pm Ops: Extinguishers / Disaster Prep Cat. 2 4 Wed 3-Sep 6pm-10pm MCI 1 Cat. 2 4 Thu 4-Sep 6pm-10pm Ops: New Mentor/Evaluator Cat. 2 4 Tue 16-Sep 6pm-10pm Legal 7 4 Thu 25-Sep 7pm-10pm Patient Assessment 2 3 Tue 30-Sep 6pm-10pm Patient Assessment 2 4 Wed 1-Oct 6pm-10pm Ops: Field Communications Cat. 2 4 Mon 13-Oct 6pm-10pm **Ops: EMR Cat. 2 4 Wed 15-Oct 6pm-10pm Ops: Field Ops Cat. 2 4 Tue 14-Oct 6pm-10pm Trauma 4 4 Mon 20-Oct 6pm-10pm *** Ops: Situational Awareness Cat. 2 4 Wed 22-Oct 6pm-10pm **** Ops: 911 Tour Cat. 2 4 Thu 23-Oct 6pm-10pm Trauma 4 4 Page 17 of 33

18 Day Date Time Topic Area Credits Sat 25-Oct 8:30am-12:30pm *****Ops: Special Ops Cat :30pm-4:30pm *****Ops: Extrication & Safety Cat. 2 3 Mon 27-Oct 6pm-10pm Ops: Extinguishers Cat. 2 4 Wed 29-Oct 6pm-10pm Ops: New Mentor/Evaluator Cat. 2 4 Sat 1-Nov 8am-10am MCI I & MCI II Cat. 2 2 Tue 4-Nov 6pm-10pm Medical 5 4 Thu 6-Nov 6pm-10pm Medical 5 4 Thu 13-Nov 6pm-10pm Medical 5 4 Tue 18-Nov 6pm-10pm OB / Peds 10/8 2/2 **Will be held at VBEMS Admin Office (Class location may change due to enrollment numbers) *** Will be held at VBPD Creeds Training Facility, 1585 Campbell Landing Road ****Will be held at Municipal Center, Bldg. 30, Communications ***** Will be held at Rescue 14 # EMT Recert To Register for CEU Classes contact or EMSTRAIN@vbgov.com. For questions about CEUs contact Instruction Supervisor Eric de Forest at or edefores@vbgov.com. Page 18 of 33

See page 11 for information about ALS CE classes. Pre-registration is mandatory to ensure correct instructor-student ratios.

19 EMT-Enhanced CE Classes Enhanced providers mark your calendars now for Medical & Respiratory for EMT-Enhanced and Session 5: Airway. Each class gives 4 hours of Category 1 credit. Enhanced providers must also take Session 4 and 26 hours of Category 2 credits. See page 11 for information about ALS CE classes. Pre-registration is mandatory to ensure correct instructor-student ratios. Walk-in students may not be able to be accommodated. Please call or emstrain@vbgov.com to register. Medical & Respiratory for EMT-Enhanced (Areas 71, 75, 88) Mon., Aug. 18 Mon., Oct. 27 Tues., Dec. 2 6:00 pm 10:00 pm 6:00 pm 10:00 pm 6:00 pm 10:00 pm -Jerry Barnes Page 19 of 33

20 ALS CE Schedule For Paramedics, Intermediates and Enhanced Paramedics: Take ACLS, PALS and Sessions 1-8, which will give 48 hours of Category 1 credit. You also need 24 hours of Category 2 credit. Intermediates: Take ACLS, PALS, and Sessions 1-8. This will give you all of your Category 1 and Category 2 credits to maintain your Virginia certification. National Registry requires an additional 24 hours of Category 2 credits. Enhanced: Take Medical & Respiratory for EMT-Enhanced, Session 3, Session 4 and Session 5, which will give 10 hours of Category 1 credits plus some Category 2 credits. You need a total of 26 hours of Category 2 credit. Please note that EMT-E providers are not allowed to take PALS, ACLS or 12-Lead EKGs. This schedule is subject to change. Seats are limited. Pre-registration is mandatory in order to maintain the required student-instructor ratios. Walk-in members may be unable to attend. Please call to register. Reminder CE credits are only processed for bubble cards with an associated signature/name on the class sign-in form. Day Date Time Topic Area Credits Mon Monday, August 18, pm-10pm Medical & Respiratory 71 1 for the EMT-Enhanced Tue Tuesday, August 19, pm-8pm ALS Release Course 88 2 Session 1 8pm-10pm ALS Release Course 88 2 Session 2 Tue Tuesday, August 26, pm-10pm ALS Release Course 88 4 Session 3 Thur Thursday, September 04, am-5pm ACLS Recert precourse packet required 74 2 Page 20 of 33

21 Day Date Time Topic Area Credits Mon Monday, September 08, pm-8pm ALS Release Course 88 2 Session 1 8pm-10pm ALS Release Course 88 2 Session 2 6pm-10pm Session 8: Obstetrics 91 4 Thur Thursday, September 11, am-12pm Session 1: Medical (C/D Inservice) Mon Monday, September 15, pm-10pm ALS Release Course 88 4 Session 3 Thur Thursday, September 18, am-5pm PALS Recert precourse packet required 87 2 Sat Saturday, September 20, am-12pm Session 1: Medical pm-5pm Session 7: Pediatrics 91 4 Mon Monday, September 22, pm-10pm 12 Lead EKGs 88 4 Fri Friday, September 26, am-12pm Session 1: Medical (A/B Inservice) Thur Thursday, October 02, am-12pm Session 2: Medical Sat Saturday, October 11, pm-5pm Session 5: Airway 88 4 Wed Wednesday, October 15, am-5pm ACLS Recert precourse packet required 74 2 Page 21 of 33

22 Day Date Time Topic Area Credits Fri Friday, October 17, am-12pm Session 2: Medical (C/D Inservice) Mon Monday, October 20, pm-8pm ALS Release Course 88 2 Session 1 8pm-10pm ALS Release Course 88 2 Session 2 Mon Monday, October 27, pm-10pm ALS Release Course 88 4 Session 3 6pm-10pm Medical & Respiratory 71 1 for the EMT-Enhanced Thur Thursday, October 30, am-5pm PALS Recert precourse packet required 87 2 Sat Saturday, November 08, am-10am ALS Release Course 88 2 Session 1 10am-12pm ALS Release Course 88 2 Session 2 1pm-5pm ALS Release Course 88 4 Session 3 Wed Wednesday, November 12, am-12pm Session 6: Cardiology pm-5pm Session 8: Obstetrics pm-10pm Session 2: Medical Tue Tuesday, November 18, am-5pm ACLS Recert precourse packet required 74 2 Thur Thursday, November 20, am-5pm PALS Recert precourse packet required 87 2 Fri Friday, November 21, pm-5pm Session 5: Airway 88 4 Page 22 of 33

23 Day Date Time Topic Area Credits Tue Tuesday, December 02, am-10am ALS Release Course 88 2 Session 1 10am-12pm ALS Release Course 88 2 Session 2 1pm-5pm ALS Release Course 88 4 Session 3 Tue Tuesday, December 02, pm-10pm Medical & Respiratory 71 1 for the EMT-Enhanced Fri Friday, December 05, am-12pm Session 7: Pediatrics pm-5pm Session 1: Medical Fri Friday, December 12, am-12pm Session 3: Trauma pm-5pm Session 4: Trauma & Ops Wed Wednesday, January 07, am-12pm Session 8: Obstetrics pm-10pm Session 2: Medical Fri Friday, January 09, am-12pm ACLS Recert Part Must take Part on 01/15/ precourse packet required 74 1 Sat Saturday, January 10, am-12pm Session 4: Trauma & Ops pm-5pm Session 3: Trauma Page 23 of 33

24 Day Date Time Topic Area Credits Tue Tuesday, January 13, am-12pm Session 5: Airway pm-10pm Session 1: Medical Thurs Thursday, January 15, am-12pm ACLS Recert Part Must have taken Part on 01/09/ precourse packet required 74 1 Sat Saturday, January 17, am-12pm Session 6: Cardiology 88 4 Wed Wednesday, January 21, am-5pm ACLS Recert precourse packet required 74 2 Tue Tuesday, January 27, am-5pm PALS Recert precourse packet required Fri Friday, January 30, am-12pm ACLS Recert Part Must take Part on 02/05/ precourse packet required 74 1 Thurs Thursday, February 05, am-12pm ACLS Recert Part Must have taken Part on 01/30/ precourse packet required 74 1 Wed Wednesday, February 04, pm-5pm Session 4: Trauma & Ops pm-10pm Session 3: Trauma Page 24 of 33

Day Date Time Topic Area Credits Fri Friday, February 06, 2015 8am-12pm Session 2: Medical 2 89 4 1pm-5pm Session

Wed Wednesday, February 18, 2015 6pm-10pm Session 7: Pediatrics 91 4 Thur Thursday, February 19, 2015 8am-5pm PALS

25 Day Date Time Topic Area Credits Fri Friday, February 06, am-12pm Session 2: Medical pm-5pm Session 6: Cardiology 88 4 Fri Friday, February 13, am-5pm ACLS Recert precourse packet required 74 2 Wed Wednesday, February 18, pm-10pm Session 7: Pediatrics 91 4 Thur Thursday, February 19, am-5pm PALS Recert precourse packet required 87 2 National Immunization Awareness Month August 2014 Page 25 of 33

Quick Glance Calendar of Events Based upon input (and some help from you tube videos) we have launched a Google calendar (Virginia Beach EMS Training Institute) with EMS classes and important EMS

26 Quick Glance Calendar of Events Based upon input (and some help from you tube videos) we have launched a Google calendar (Virginia Beach EMS Training Institute) with EMS classes and important EMS events. This is a calendar for classes offered by the Virginia Beach EMS Training Institute primarily for the EMS providers (volunteer, career and fire) of the Virginia Beach ERS system and EMS system events. You MUST preregister for all classes at least 7 days prior to the class by contacting the VBEMS Training or EMSTrain@vbgov.com. Additional preregistration items may be required. Classes start promptly: late, non-confirmed and walk up persons cannot be accommodated in classes that involve a defined student instructor ratio. Calendar subject to change. For the most up to date information, please go to We are working to provide this calendar on the VBEMS.com website also. Department items to be added should be directed to Mary Anne Blett-Myers. Input is still requested as we refine this method of communication, please forward to Chief Bianco directly. Thanks for all you do! Month August 2014 Page 26 of 33

27 Professional Growth and Development: Non-Profit and Volunteer Organizations Low or reduced cost outside training opportunities for professional growth and development in volunteer management and non-profit administration. TCC Workforce Development Academy of Non-Profit Excellence Volunteer Hampton Roads Additional Training Links: Typically No Cost to Active Providers The TEMS Training Calendar endar The Center for Domestic Preparedness The National Fire Academy Resident and Online Training The Virginia Department of Emergency Management Knowledge Center (Training) Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads (VAVRS) Page 27 of 33

28 Costs of CE Credits Varies By Site 24/7 EMS (VAOEMS approved continuing education credit site) Centre Learn (VAOEMS approved continuing education credits site) Health Stream (VAOEMS approved continuing education credit site) Medic CE (VAOEMS approved continuing education credit site) TargetSafety (VAOEMS approved continuing education credit site) Other Newsletter Sites: The Response Newsletter from TEMS The Virginia Beach Rescue Lines Newsletter The Virginia Office of EMS Bulletin NHTSA EMS Newsletter EMS Update NREMT Newsletter EMS Update Page 28 of 33 etter_2011.pdf

Submitted By Eric de Forest Instructor Supervisor New OEMS EMSAT online Continuing Education FREE on CentreLearn online Solutions As of July, the Virginia Office of EMS opened an agreement with

29 Submitted By Eric de Forest Instructor Supervisor New OEMS EMSAT online Continuing Education FREE on CentreLearn online Solutions As of July, the Virginia Office of EMS opened an agreement with CentreLearn solutions, LLC, to enable Virginia EMS providers to once again receive free online CE courses. Fifty or more EMSAT programs utilizing CentreLearn s platform are now available at no cost. Your first step is to create an account with CentreLearn. Please read the following instructions, then return here and click on this link to start creating your account. To access free EMSAT courses, you must always use vaoems.centrelearn.com. To create an account, you will need your Virginia EMS certification number and expiration date. Be sure that the number is correct, as the Office cannot accept CE if your EMS certification number is incorrect. You may also be asked to enter your National Registry number and expiration date. Your first step would be to click on CREATE AN ACCOUNT. If you have any additional questions about online this online CE account set up: info@centrelearn.com For questions regarding distance learning, contact Instruction Supervisor Eric de Forest edefores@vbgov.com Office# Page 29 of 33

30 EMSAT EMSAT is a satellite-based program produced by the Virginia Office of EMS. The program is shown at the EMS Training Center on the third Wednesday of each month from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and each program offers one hour of continuing education credit for ALS and BLS providers. EMSAT courses are open to any EMS provider in the region. Pre-registration is mandatory to ensure correct instructor-student ratios. Walk-in students may not be able to be accommodated. Please call or emstrain@vbgov.com to register. August 20, 2014 September 17, 2014 Behavioral Health and EMS: ECOs and TDOs The Pediatric Trauma Patient Cat. 1 ALS, Area 89 Cat. 1 ALS, Area 87 Cat. 1 BLS, Area 07 Cat. 1 BLS, Area 08 October 15, 2014 November 19, 2014 Respiratory Distress in the Adult Patient Care to the Mother, Post Delivery Cat. 1 ALS, Area 88 Cat. 1 ALS, Area 91 Cat. 1 BLS, Area 05 Cat. 1 BLS, Area 10 December 17, 2014 The Virginia EMS Officer 1 Program Cat 2. ALS and BLS Page 30 of 33

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32 VBEMS General Information EMS Supervisors Phone and Locations Here s where to find EMS-5, EMS-6 and EMS-7 as well as the phone numbers for all three. EMS-5 Admin Office, 477 Viking Drive, Suite EMS-6 Rescue 8, Bayne Drive EMS-7 Rescue 21, Nimmo Parkway EMS-7 has the same responsibility and authority as the other supervisors. If you are interested in participating on the EMS-7 team, please contact Capt. Trevor Kirk at tkirk@vbgov.com. August 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Page 32 of 33

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EMS News. Inside This Issue. City of Virginia Beach Department of EMS January 2014 IRA. Page 1 of 39. Member Achievements 2

EMS News. Inside This Issue. City of Virginia Beach Department of EMS January 2014 IRA. Page 1 of 39. Member Achievements 2 EMS News City of Virginia Beach Department of EMS January 2014 Inside This Issue IRA Member Achievements 2 VBEMS Promotion, Recognition, and Graduation Ceremony 2 VBEMS Recruitment and Retention 3 VBEMS