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Events in March 2023

  • - Toxicology VA Poison Control: Resources and Services
    Toxicology VA Poison Control: Resources and Services

    Toxicology VA Poison Control: Resources and Services


    March 9, 2023

    Brightpoint Community College - Chester Campus
    13101 RT 1
    Chester, VA 23831

    Register Here

  • - Shenandoah Valley EMS Expo 2023
    Shenandoah Valley EMS Expo 2023

    Shenandoah Valley EMS Expo 2023


    March 10, 2023 March 11, 2023

    Preconference Sessions March 9-10

    Where: Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, VA

    Lots of Continuing Education, Networking, Vendor Exhibits, and Food for only $25!

    Click HERE for Conference Registration

    Registration Deadline February 23, 2023!

    We will have a limited number of tickets at the door for an increased price. REGISTER NOW!

    Vendor space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, with priority going to paid sponsorships.

    Click HERE for Vendor and Sponsor Registration

    2023 SVEMS Expo Course Catalog

    Blue Ridge Community College
    1 College Lane
    Weyers Cave, Virginia 24486
  • - Shenandoah Valley EMS Expo 2023 and 1 other event
    Shenandoah Valley EMS Expo 2023

    Shenandoah Valley EMS Expo 2023


    March 10, 2023 March 11, 2023

    Preconference Sessions March 9-10

    Where: Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, VA

    Lots of Continuing Education, Networking, Vendor Exhibits, and Food for only $25!

    Click HERE for Conference Registration

    Registration Deadline February 23, 2023!

    We will have a limited number of tickets at the door for an increased price. REGISTER NOW!

    Vendor space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, with priority going to paid sponsorships.

    Click HERE for Vendor and Sponsor Registration

    2023 SVEMS Expo Course Catalog

    Blue Ridge Community College
    1 College Lane
    Weyers Cave, Virginia 24486
    EMS Officer I

    EMS Officer I


    March 11, 2023 March 12, 2023

    EMS Officer 1 is targeted for the entry-level officer serving as the Crew Leader or AIC. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to effectively manage EMS agency operations and administration.

    Major topics covered in this course are the role of the EMS officer, facing compliance and accountability issues of the 21st century, recognizing and managing cultural diversity, safety/wellness, TQM, interfacing with the community and media at large, functional leadership, effective communications, incident management system(s) and managing multiple casualty incidents.

    Prerequisites:

    • Minimum of 18 years of age
    • Current Virginia EMT or higher certification
    • NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 or FEMA Transcript
    • No corrective action from an EMS Agency, OMD or OEMS
    Chris Vernovai, Instructor
    1-800-523-6019

    24 Hours CE given

    Pre-class assignments required.

    Students will need a computer.

    Central Virginia EMS Expo
    Chesterfield , Virginia
  • - EMS Officer I
    EMS Officer I

    EMS Officer I


    March 11, 2023 March 12, 2023

    EMS Officer 1 is targeted for the entry-level officer serving as the Crew Leader or AIC. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to effectively manage EMS agency operations and administration.

    Major topics covered in this course are the role of the EMS officer, facing compliance and accountability issues of the 21st century, recognizing and managing cultural diversity, safety/wellness, TQM, interfacing with the community and media at large, functional leadership, effective communications, incident management system(s) and managing multiple casualty incidents.

    Prerequisites:

    • Minimum of 18 years of age
    • Current Virginia EMT or higher certification
    • NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 or FEMA Transcript
    • No corrective action from an EMS Agency, OMD or OEMS
    Chris Vernovai, Instructor
    1-800-523-6019

    24 Hours CE given

    Pre-class assignments required.

    Students will need a computer.

    Central Virginia EMS Expo
    Chesterfield , Virginia
  • - Board of Directors Meeting
    Board of Directors Meeting

    Board of Directors Meeting


    March 15, 2023

    Topic: Board of Directors Meeting

    For the meeting passcode please send us a message using our online Email Us form and select “Staff - Heidi Hooker”

    Online/Virtual
    See Notes
  • - EMS Officer I
    EMS Officer I

    EMS Officer I


    March 18, 2023 March 19, 2023

    EMS Officer 1 is targeted for the entry-level officer serving as the Crew Leader or AIC. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to effectively manage EMS agency operations and administration.

    Major topics covered in this course are the role of the EMS officer, facing compliance and accountability issues of the 21st century, recognizing and managing cultural diversity, safety/wellness, TQM, interfacing with the community and media at large, functional leadership, effective communications, incident management system(s) and managing multiple casualty incidents.

    Prerequisites:

    • Minimum of 18 years of age
    • Current Virginia EMT or higher certification
    • NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 or FEMA Transcript
    • No corrective action from an EMS Agency, OMD or OEMS
    Chris Vernovai, Instructor
    1-800-523-6019

    24 Hours CE given

    Pre-class assignments required.

    Students will need a computer.

    Caroline County Fire School
    Milford , Virginia
  • - EMS Officer I
    EMS Officer I

    EMS Officer I


    March 18, 2023 March 19, 2023

    EMS Officer 1 is targeted for the entry-level officer serving as the Crew Leader or AIC. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to effectively manage EMS agency operations and administration.

    Major topics covered in this course are the role of the EMS officer, facing compliance and accountability issues of the 21st century, recognizing and managing cultural diversity, safety/wellness, TQM, interfacing with the community and media at large, functional leadership, effective communications, incident management system(s) and managing multiple casualty incidents.

    Prerequisites:

    • Minimum of 18 years of age
    • Current Virginia EMT or higher certification
    • NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 or FEMA Transcript
    • No corrective action from an EMS Agency, OMD or OEMS
    Chris Vernovai, Instructor
    1-800-523-6019

    24 Hours CE given

    Pre-class assignments required.

    Students will need a computer.

    Caroline County Fire School
    Milford , Virginia
  • - Difficult Airway Cadaver Lab
    Difficult Airway Cadaver Lab

    Difficult Airway Cadaver Lab


    March 24, 2023

    The Difficult Airway Cadaver Lab is a one day course designed to help the newer paramedic develop and enhance their airway skills through both didactic teaching and practical application of skills on the cadavers.  The in-person skills lab training is interactive and providers will participate in group activities, scenario management, perform skills, and be encouraged out of their comfort zone; all to implement long term retention of material.  Through deployment of multiple learning pedagogy tools, this course is designed through prioritizing an evidence-based curriculum and enhancing the comfort level of the providers while caring for patients. Skills to be performed include difficult airway assessment and identification, direct and video laryngoscopy, surgical crics, needle decompression, extraglottic device placement, NG/OG tube placement, oxygenation/ventilation management.

    **NOTE: this material will be repeated on day one of the Extreme Airway Cadaver Lab so please do not register for both classes.**

    Seats available: 30

    All attendees will receive Virginia CE for the class.  Additionally, providers who also hold IBSC FP-C or CCP-C certifications will be able to use these hours toward recertification.

    Register Here 

    If you are trying to register and the event is full, you can email Kelsey Rideout (KRideout@vaems.org) to be added to the waitlist.  If you register and then need to cancel, please email Kelsey Rideout as well.

    Rappahannock EMS Council
    250 Executive Center Parkway
    Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
  • - Extreme Airway Cadaver Lab
    Extreme Airway Cadaver Lab

    Extreme Airway Cadaver Lab


    March 25, 2023 March 26, 2023

    Extreme Airway Cadaver Lab

    Through utilization of realistic scenarios we take the difficult airway lab up a notch (or two).  Day one material is the Difficult Airway Cadaver Lab repeated from 3/24; then on day two, this course takes the basis of the day one material and increases the difficulty of the scenarios and the airway management that is required.  This includes the students walking into an MCI at the start of class, having to intubate through windshields, co-managing trauma and pre-existing medical conditions, identification of toxicology and advanced airway management, performing neonatal, infant and pediatric airway management.  RSI and ventilatory management is included in the extreme airway lab.

    **NOTE: day one of this two day class will be material repeated from the Difficult Airway Cadaver Lab on 3/24 so please do not register for both classes.**

    Seats available: 30

    All attendees will receive Virginia CE for the class.  Additionally, providers who also hold IBSC FP-C or CCP-C certifications will be able to use these hours toward recertification.

    Register Here 

    If you are trying to register and the event is full, you can email Kelsey Rideout (KRideout@vaems.org) to be added to the waitlist.  If you register and then need to cancel, please email Kelsey Rideout as well.

    Rappahannock EMS Council
    250 Executive Center Parkway
    Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
  • - Extreme Airway Cadaver Lab
    Extreme Airway Cadaver Lab

    Extreme Airway Cadaver Lab


    March 25, 2023 March 26, 2023

    Extreme Airway Cadaver Lab

    Through utilization of realistic scenarios we take the difficult airway lab up a notch (or two).  Day one material is the Difficult Airway Cadaver Lab repeated from 3/24; then on day two, this course takes the basis of the day one material and increases the difficulty of the scenarios and the airway management that is required.  This includes the students walking into an MCI at the start of class, having to intubate through windshields, co-managing trauma and pre-existing medical conditions, identification of toxicology and advanced airway management, performing neonatal, infant and pediatric airway management.  RSI and ventilatory management is included in the extreme airway lab.

    **NOTE: day one of this two day class will be material repeated from the Difficult Airway Cadaver Lab on 3/24 so please do not register for both classes.**

    Seats available: 30

    All attendees will receive Virginia CE for the class.  Additionally, providers who also hold IBSC FP-C or CCP-C certifications will be able to use these hours toward recertification.

    Register Here 

    If you are trying to register and the event is full, you can email Kelsey Rideout (KRideout@vaems.org) to be added to the waitlist.  If you register and then need to cancel, please email Kelsey Rideout as well.

    Rappahannock EMS Council
    250 Executive Center Parkway
    Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
  • - CBERS 2023 - Exercise Design for Community Partners
    CBERS 2023 - Exercise Design for Community Partners

    CBERS 2023 - Exercise Design for Community Partners


    March 28, 2023

    Did your facility feel unprepared to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic? Do you wish your facility had the opportunity to practice or talk through what you would do in an infectious disease outbreak scenario? If so, don't get caught off guard again. The Virginia Department of Health along with VHHA, VDOE, and VDOC will be conducting the Community-Based Emergency Response Seminar (CBERS) this Spring 2023 throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Join us and our community partners as we come together and learn the fundamentals of designing a training exercise. Exercises are designed to engage team members by working together to manage a response to an emergency.  This year’s topic Emergency Preparedness Training Exercise Design for Community Partners will include: 

    • 8 Steps in Developing an Emergency Preparedness Training Exercise
    • Participate in a Table-Top Exercise
    • Steps for Developing an After-Action Report
    • Virginia Reporting Requirements for incidents or events that impact public health

    Target Audience: 

    • School Staff and Childcare Providers
    • Jail, Prison, and Detention Staff
    • Hospital Staff
    • Long-Term Care Staff
    • Behavioral Health Staff
    • Law Enforcement Personnel
    • Emergency Management Planners

    This free one-day training will be offered in 9 locations across Virginia. Click To Register for the CBERS Workshop 
    For More Information about CBERS- Emergency Preparedness (virginia.gov) 

    Questions: Contact Adreania Tolliver

    2023 CBERS Emergency Preparedness Exercise Planning for Community Partners Flyer

    Virginia Emergency Operations Center
    7700 Midlothian Turnpike
    Richmond, Virginia 23235
  • - Office Closed - Memorial Day and 1 other event
    Office Closed - Memorial Day

    Office Closed - Memorial Day

    All day
    March 29, 2023

    ODEMSA Offices
    7818 E Parham Road
    Suite 911 (Basement)
    Henrico, Virginia 23294
    8045603300
    NIMS ICS 400

    NIMS ICS 400


    March 29, 2023 March 30, 2023

    WHO SHOULD ATTEND

    These courses are recommended for attendance by supervisory level personnel assigned to the Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Public Health, Public Works and Social Services. Key personnel from the Medical Reserve Corps, CERT, American Red Cross and other VOAD and disaster response organizations are also encouraged to attend.

    COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

    These 3-day courses are VDEM approved and taught by certified instructors. The courses are free to students and student materials are provided. The parking is free. Classes run from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

    PREREQUISITES

    Student must complete ICS 100, 200, 300, 700 & 800.

    All prerequisites must be completed before the start of the course.

    TO REGISTER

    Go to the Training Calendar at: http://www.tidewaterems.org

    Or call (757) 963-0632

    Hybrid - ODEMSA Office/Virtual
    7818 E Parham Road
    Suite 911 (Basement)
    Henrico, Virginia 23294
    (804) 560-3300
  • - NIMS ICS 400
    NIMS ICS 400

    NIMS ICS 400


    March 29, 2023 March 30, 2023

    WHO SHOULD ATTEND

    These courses are recommended for attendance by supervisory level personnel assigned to the Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Public Health, Public Works and Social Services. Key personnel from the Medical Reserve Corps, CERT, American Red Cross and other VOAD and disaster response organizations are also encouraged to attend.

    COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

    These 3-day courses are VDEM approved and taught by certified instructors. The courses are free to students and student materials are provided. The parking is free. Classes run from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

    PREREQUISITES

    Student must complete ICS 100, 200, 300, 700 & 800.

    All prerequisites must be completed before the start of the course.

    TO REGISTER

    Go to the Training Calendar at: http://www.tidewaterems.org

    Or call (757) 963-0632

    Hybrid - ODEMSA Office/Virtual
    7818 E Parham Road
    Suite 911 (Basement)
    Henrico, Virginia 23294
    (804) 560-3300

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