Course Announcements and Continuing Education
TEMS Continuing Education Calendar
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Course Available On-Line
Many local training departments and instructors offer initial and continuing education courses. Oftentimes you can obtain continuing education during the initial training courses, but you need to contact the instructor directly to verify topics and dates. Search for all approved Virginia EMS courses
Eastern Shore EMS training info
Eastern Virginia Healthcare Coalition training and events calendar
If you do not find what you are looking for, please e-mail the Regional EMS Education Coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., for more assistance.
State, Regional and National EMS Testing
State Test Registration - State EMT Conslolidated Test Sites in the Tidewater Region
State EMS Exam Certification Locations (Statewide)
Regional ALS Sanctioning Process Information
Regional ALS Sanctioning Registration
National Registry Exams (ALS) (OEMS Website)
Obtaining Legal Recognition/Reciprocity
If you do not find what you are looking for, please e-mail the Regional EMS Education Coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., for more assistance.
EVMS Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning
and EVMS Life Support Training (formerly TCLS Training)
These programs have combined and offer the full range of AHA Basic Life Support (Heartsaver, BLS Provider, Instructor), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Provider and Instructor), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Provider and Instructor) and the American College of Surgeons Advanced Trauma Life Support courses. Visit https://sim.evms.edu and click the Course Catalog to find courses. Many courses are offered as a hybrid (online content plus on-site skills) as well as the traditional classroom version.
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
emergency vehicle operator requirements established in the Virginia EMS Regulations (October 2012),
specifically; 12VAC5-31-1210; 12VAC5-31-1230; and 12VAC5-31-1270:
- American Medical Response, Virginia Division EVOC Course
- Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, Emergency Vehicle Operator’ Course
- Chesterfield County Fire Department, EVOC Program
- City of Virginia Beach Emergency Vehicle Operating Course
- Department of Criminal Justice Services Driver Academy EVOC Course and/or Instructor School
- Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, EVOC Training Program
- McNeil and Company, Inc. Emergency Vehicle Operations
- National Association of EMTs, Emergency Vehicle Operators Safety (EVOS) Course
- Richmond Ambulance Authority, Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course
- Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course
- U.S. Department of Transportation/National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
- Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course
- Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course
- Volunteer Fireman’s Insurance Services, Inc., Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
Education Links
Virginia Office of EMS Education Page
Tidewater Community College - EMS program
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
National Fire Academy Self Study Programs
If you do not find what you are looking for, please e-mail the Regional EMS Education Coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., for more assistance.
