The Old Dominion EMS Alliance (ODEMSA) is offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) initial certification course beginning August 16, 2022 - December 20, 2022. The course will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM and some Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The EMT course will be an in-person format. Please... Continue Reading →
ODEMSA VILT CE Course – Stroke
The Old Dominion EMS Alliance VILT continuing education program presents its next offering on Monday, July 11, 2022 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM via Zoom. This virtual course will provide (1) hour of Cardiovascular for both ALS (Area 17) and BLS providers (Area 12). The course is free. Registration is required. See course flyer... Continue Reading →
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
The Old Dominion EMS Alliance, in partnership with VCU's Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (VCU CTCCE), will be hosting a Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course on August 13 & 14, 2022 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. See course flyer for additional information such as registration and payment. Alternatively, register by scanning... Continue Reading →
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
The Old Dominion EMS Alliance, in partnership with VCU's Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (VCU CTCCE), will be hosting a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course on Saturday, July 23rd and Sunday, July 24, 2022 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The PALS course is a 16 hour (2-day) provider course. See course... Continue Reading →
Continuing Education – “ALS Meds & EKGs”
Holly Grove Rescue Squad will be hosting a continuing education course "ALS Meds & EKGs" on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Registration is required. Click Here to Register
Bon Secours Chester Emergency Center Opens for EMS on May 25th
On May 25th, 2022 at 8:00 am Bon Secours Chester Emergency Center (a satellite of St. Francis Medical Center) will open its doors to begin accepting patients. The Chester Emergency Center is a freestanding emergency department located in Chesterfield County near the intersection of Route 1 and Route 10 at 12021 Rt 1, Chester, VA... Continue Reading →
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.
It’s Time to Submit Your RSAF Grants!
Grant Season is upon us! This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) grant submissions is March 15, 2022 at 5pm. Funds are out there but cannot be awarded if you do not apply. This is a great opportunity for your agency to seek financial assistance for your... Continue Reading →
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.