The Old Dominion EMS Alliance (ODEMSA) is looking for an experienced Paramedic, who wants to develop their critical thinking and collaboration skills and expand their job experience portfolio with a part-time position as an EMS Field Coordinator. The Field Coordinator will be responsible for Virginia Health Planning Districts 13 & 14 in the western portion of the ODEMSA region.
Preceptor Training for Accredited Programs (PTAP)
The Preceptor Training for Accredited Programs (PTAP) is intended for preceptors who will be precepting EMS students from the region's accredited programs. The Preceptor Training for Accredited Programs (PTAP) is not intended to be used to precept EMS providers seeking field clearance at their respective agency. If you plan on working with students from an accredited program you will need to complete this online training program.
EMT Course to be Hosted by LifeCare
LifeCare Medical Transport will be hosting a Hybrid EMT course beginning March 2, 2021, through July 24, 2021. Virtual Q&A Open House: February 17, 2021 Applications are being accepted through February 26,2021. Course Cost: $759.00 Instructor: Tim Kimble, BA, AAS, CEM, NRP Course Location: See the flyer For more information please email: MELKINS@LIFECARE94.COM LifeCare EMT... Continue Reading →
EMT Course hosted by Amelia Emergency Squad
Amelia Emergency Squad is hosting an EMT course beginning January 4, 2021. The course will meet every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. See the flyer below for details and more information.
Regional Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Cards Distribution
Documents & Submissions Submit Appendix A OEMS Guidance - Antigen Testing ProcessDownload ODEMSA Initial-Rollout-Antigen-Test-Kit-Distribution-ListDownload The links on the below page (located about halfway down the page) must be completed by EMS providers (EMT-I and EMT-P) interested in conducting Antigen Testing. View Testing Training Clinical performance characteristics of BinaxNOWâ„¢ COVID-19 Ag Card, including specificity and sensitivity,... Continue Reading →
VDH: COVID-19 Vaccination Educational Opportunities for Healthcare Providers
VDH is holding educational opportunities specifically programmed for healthcare professionals involved with COVID-19 vaccination management. For a listing of upcoming opportunities see the ODEMSA Calendar or read more for links.
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.
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
This course will use the virtual online classroom for a two-part lecture series via Zoom on January 5 and 7, 2021, starting at 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
2020 ODEMSA Regional EMS Council Award Winners Announced
12 Regional EMS Award Winners were Announced via Facebook LIVE in a Mock News Broadcast that Highlighted Each Category The 2020 Old Dominion Emergency Medical Service Alliance (ODEMSA) Regional EMS Award winners were announced at the 2020 ODEMSA Regional EMS Council Awards Ceremony on Facebook LIVE on November 2, 2020. The event was presented as... Continue Reading →