The Shoulder Dystocia protocol has been updated at the request of the ODEMSA Medical Direction Committee.
Explore Cutting-Edge Insights at the VCUEMS Mini Symposium 2023
This extraordinary symposium offers an array of educational opportunities for EMS professionals. To register for any of the sessions and learn more about this event, visit the official VCUEMS Mini Symposium website. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and connect with experts in the field!
Governor’s EMS Award Winners Announced at the 42nd Annual Virginia EMS Symposium
Four Regional Level Award Winners Take Home the Gold from the 2022 Governor's EMS Award!
Virginia Office of EMS Announces Free Continuing Education – VectorSolutions
On March 21, 2022, the Virginia Office of EMS announced a partnership with Vector Solutions to deliver free continuing education to Virginia EMS providers. Select the following link to be redirected to the Virginia Office of EMS webpage. Read the webpage carefully and follow all instructions to reduces errors. Click here to learn more!
Recognize the Region’s Best – Regional EMS Award Nominations are Open!
Help us recognize the best in the region by nominating a colleague for a Regional EMS Award. Through May 1, you can submit your nomination for one or more colleagues for the chance to receive one of twelve ODEMSA Regional EMS Awards. High School Seniors also have the opportunity to apply for an award along with a $1,000 scholarship.
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest (Protocol 4-15)
To view the new Traumatic Cardiac Arrest protocol (Protocol 4-15), click this post and scroll down. Protocol 4-15 can also be found and viewed on the ODEMSA smartphone app.
Measles Awareness
Measles is an acute viral respiratory illness and is one of the most contagious of all infectious diseases. Up 90% of susceptible persons with close contact to a measles patient will develop measles. The virus is transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. Measles virus can remain... Continue Reading →
EMS Clinical Field Rotation Sites
We are happy to announce that we now have a listing of EMS Clinical Field Rotation Sites for the region. If you or someone you know needs to complete field rotations on an ambulance check out this NEW listing!
Upcoming 2022 CPR Programs
ODEMSA will be providing a AHA BLS CPR, hosted at the ODEMSA Training Center the last Wednesday of each month starting at 6pm.
VHASS Diversion Status Page
For security reasons, the ODEMSA App and website's "public-facing" Diversion Status page will not be available to providers for the foreseeable future. We are working with our partners to re-establish this vital resource and, if needed, find a comparable replacement. We thank you for your understanding.