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New Consolidated Test Sites Fees
Effective with all Consolidated Test Sites held after September 1, 2009, new testing standards will be in place, along with a new fee structure. For many months, the Virginia Office of EMS has been developing a new practical testing standard. In an effort to standardize testing across Virginia, all evaluators will be trained to the new standards, and test fees will be uniform.The New Consolidated Test Sites Fee Structure is as follows:
Stay tuned for more information! Are you interested in being an Evaluator, EMT Assistant or Patient?
 PEMS is
currently accepting letters of interest from individuals interested in
serving as an evaluator, EMT-B assistant and/or patient during State CTS examination sites. The job is fun, a great way to meet people, an opportunity
to improve your skill set, a great resume builder and helps others
become involved in EMS. More Information...
Kings Dominion - EMS Day
July 19
2009 Award Winners
 On May 16th at the 2009 EMS Picnic, The Peninsulas EMS Council, Inc announced the winners for the 2009 Regional EMS Awards.
These awards are given annually to recognize the unique and essential role that EMS plays in the community. The goal of the awards is to recognize those individual and agencies that have made a significant contribution to EMS in the PEMS region. The regional award winners will then be nominated for the statewide Governor’s EMS Awards. The Governor's EMS Awards Ceremony with be during Symposium. Read More...
Swine Flu Update - 06/10/2009
 Swine Flu Update - 06/10/2009 - As of today, there have been 55 confirmed/probable cases in Virginia with one death. There is a new website to get the latest it information log on to National Swine Flue Situation Page or National Association of State EMS Officials for more informaiton.
Protocol Review Process
The PEMS Protocols Policies and Procurers (PPP) Committee has started a new review process for all regional protocols. Each quarter a set of protocols will designate to be reviewed by the committee. The protocols to be reviewed will correspond by topic from the Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support, Pediatric, Pharmacology, and Skills sections of the protocol manual. Read more... |
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CTS Evaluator Training
July 07, 2009 (7:00 pm) Location: Rappahannock General Hospital (Training Center) Consolidated Testing - Page Middle School (Gloucester)
July 09, 2009 (6:00 pm) Registration Deadline 06/25/2009
For More information, please contact Jeannie Dunston Consolidated Testing - Newport News Fire Training
View Full CalendarAugust 13, 2009 (6:00 pm) Registration Deadline 07/30/2009
For More information, please contact Jeannie Dunston |
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