Empowering EMS: Regional Medication Funding Initiative

The Sentara Grant Funding Program, administered by ODEMSA, provides financial assistance to eligible EMS agencies for medication costs associated with establishing an in-house drug kit program. Applications are open until November 15, 2025. Agencies must meet set eligibility criteria and submit accurate documentation to qualify for funding.

Honoring Heroes: Nominations Open for the 2025 ODEMSA Regional EMS Awards

Celebrate the heroes among us! Nominations are now open for the 2025 ODEMSA Regional EMS Awards. Do you know an EMS professional or team that exemplifies excellence and dedication? Give them the recognition they deserve! Visit our awards page to nominate today and help shine a light on their outstanding contributions. Let's honor those who go above and beyond.

ODEMSA Recognizes the 2024 Regional EMS Award Recipients

The 2024 Regional EMS Awards ceremony, held on December 19 at the ODEMSA Conference in Henrico, VA, celebrated exceptional contributions to emergency medical services. The event recognized individuals and organizations for their dedication, innovation, and leadership in EMS, marking the return to in-person celebrations since 2019. Winners are nominated for the Governorโ€™s EMS Awards.

Regional Drug Box Program Trasition Plan and Resources

Countdown to Regional Drug Box Transition -DAYS-HOURS-MINUTES-SECONDS This page contains important information updates, resource documents, and helpful tools developed by the Virginia Regional EMS Medication Kit Transition Workgroup to assist ODEMSA's EMS Agencies in successfully navigating the transition from hospital-stocked Regional EMS Medication Kits to agency-stocked kits. Health Systems are moving towards EMS agency ownership... Continue Reading →

New Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

The updated CE requirements aim to streamline the recertification process and ensure EMS professionals stay current with the latest evidence-based practices. These changes reflect the evolving needs of the EMS community and emphasize lifelong learning.

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