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\"VirginiaThe Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is responsible for planning and coordinating an effective and efficient statewide EMS system. Our programs and services are designed to assure quality prehospital patient care, from when the call is received by the 911 center to the delivery of the patient to the trauma center or hospital.<\/p>\n

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We've Moved!<\/h3>\n
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The Virginia Office of EMS moved to its new location downtown. You can now visit us at 109 Governor Street, Mezzanine Floor, Richmond, VA 23219.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\tVirginia Office of Emergency Medical Services\u00a0Launches New\u00a0Logo to\u00a0Reflect\u00a0Unified\u00a0Commitment to Virginia\u2019s EMS System\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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HIGHLIGHTS<\/h3>\n
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\"\"<\/strong><\/td>\nOEMS Regions Update\u00a0<\/b><\/a>
\nAs part of the Virginia Department of Health's (VDH) Office of Emergency Medical Services\u2019 (OEMS) ongoing work to enhance Virginia\u2019s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System, we are announcing the recent transition to seven EMS Regions, effective January 1, 2026. This transition is designed to improve the efficiency of EMS operations, reduce administrative costs and improve funding distribution<\/span>. more>><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/strong><\/td>\nOEMS Health and Safety & Mental Health Website<\/a>
\n<\/strong>For first responders, seeking help can be a hard but important first step to getting better. If you or someone you know needs support, mental health tools are just a few clicks away on the updated OEMS Health and Safety & Mental Health website. Browse the revamped Research Library, share with your networks using the Promotional Toolkit, and fill out our Stakeholder Engagement Survey to let us know how else to continually improve our mental health tools. more>><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/strong><\/td>\n2025 Virginia Recertification Requirements<\/a><\/strong>
\nVirginia has adopted the new National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) model set forth by the National Registry of EMTs, with an effective date of October 1, 2023 for all certification levels. While maintaining the NCCP's framework, Virginia's approved plan provides customized details outlining standardized course equivalencies, credit allocations across topic domains, and maximum hours accepted for each course offering. Click here for more information.>><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nNational Registry Recertification Process \u2013 For Providers who will recertify with the National Registry between October 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.<\/strong><\/a>
\nRevised October 9, 2024!\u00a0This Quick Guide has been developed to assist Virginia providers who are certified with National Registry to complete their recertification application based on the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP). You are\u00a0strongly<\/em><\/strong> encouraged to use this guide.\u00a0 More >><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nThe Office of EMS is proud to provide complimentary online education and support to local Fire and EMS with content spanning all aspects of pre-hospital care. Whether improving your skills or looking for specific EMS education topics for re-certification, we have a one-stop shop for your needs. We are dedicated to providing all EMS providers with quality online continuing education in a variety of formats. More >><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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109 Governor Street, Mezzanine Floor, Richmond, VA 23219
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