The Old Dominion EMS Alliance, in partnership with VCU's Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (VCU CTCCE), will be hosting an Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) course on June 11 & 12, 2022 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the office of the Old Dominion EMS Alliance. For additional information, please reference the... Continue Reading →
Shenandoah Valley EMS Expo
The Shenandoah Valley EMS Expo will be held on May 21, 2022 at Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Virginia. Registration closes May 6, 2022. See course flyer for additional details, including QR code to register.
Continuing Education Event – Buckingham County
Buckingham County Department of Emergency Services will be hosting a continuing education event for EMS providers on May 16, 2022, from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. The event will be located at the Toga Fire Department (1779 Mount Rush Hwy, Dillwyn, Virginia 23901). For additional information, please see the event flyer.
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!
EMS and Hospital Preceptor Training for Accredited Programs (PTAP)
The the PTAP v2021 has been released and is now available. There is now an EMS and Hospital version. The PTAP is designed to train preceptors on how to successfully precept EMS students from any accredited EMS programs in the ODEMSA region.
Regional Status Update 9/16/2021
On Thursday, September 16, 2021, the Old Dominion EMS Alliance held a special webinar to discuss the current status of the region. If you were not able to attend follow the link to the recording.
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 →
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.
ODEMSA EMT Hybrid Course to be Hosted in Hanover
ODEMSA will be hosting an EMT Hybrid course beginning January 14, 2021, through June 24, 2021, in Hanover County. Applications are being accepted now with interview slots available on 12/19/20, 12/20/20, 01/09/21, or 01/10/21. After completing the application process you will receive further information about how to schedule your interview.
New Medication Alert: Terbutaline coming to drug boxes October 1, 2020
Beginning October 1, 2020, Terbutaline will be added to ODEMSA drug boxes. Click on the links below for Terbutaline information including education, medication reference sheet and the updated respiratory distress protocol with Terbutaline (3-11a) during COVID-19. Terbutaline Education Download Terbutaline Medication Reference Download Respiratory-Asthma/COPD with Terbutaline (Protocol 3-11a) During COVID-19Download