RECERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Often, we receive requests for information regarding recertification requirements of Virginia EMT's. Hopefully we have gathered everything you need to know regarding the CEU program and the recert requirements for each level of EMT. If something is missing, let us know!
Effective May 1, 1997, the Office of EMS implemented several changes in the recertification process for all levels of EMS providers in Virginia:

1. Advanced Life Support providers are no longer required to be affiliated with a licensed EMS agency to achieve or retain state EMS certification at these levels: EMT-Shock-Trauma, EMT-Cardiac and EMT-Paramedic. (However, practice of all invasive procedures will still be allowed only under the supervision of a licensed physician.)
2. Upon completion of required continuing education (CE), recertification testing at all EMS provider levels will now require only the successful completion of a state written examination. (State administered practical examinations will no longer be required for BLS providers.)
3. The Operational Medical Directors (OMDs) of licensed EMS agencies will be authorized to exempt qualified agency members from the requirement to take the state written recertification examination. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH AN EMS AGENCY.

Virginia EMS Certification Testing

Who Has To Test and When
Effective May 1, 1997
(After completion of a raining course or continuing education program.)

FULL TESTING: ALS (State Written and In-course Practical), BLS (State Written and Practical)
Everyone completing a course for the first time at that level.
Everyone completing a course for a higher level than currently held.
Everyone in Re-entry attempting to regain certification after expiration at a previous level. (Applies to all levels.)
Everyone who was certified for one-year or less through Legal Recognition of an out of state or NREMT-Basic card.
RECERT TESTING: ALS & BLS (State Written only)

EVERYONE with current certification who wishes to recertify at their current level UNLESS:
They are actively affiliated with an EMS agency that is licensed at their level,
AND, they receive an OMD Exemption from the exam after meeting any OMD/Agency criteria. (i.e.: Agency tests, calls runs, etc.)
AND a completed VIRGINIA EMS CERTIFICATION APPLICATION has been signed by the Agency OMD and submitted to the state Office of EMS.

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Requirements

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - BASIC

If your current Emergency Medical Technician certification expires AFTER JULY 1, 1998, you must meet these requirements by your expiration date to recertify. At that time you will be issued a new 4-year certification.
CATEGORY I - REQUIRED

Medical Legal 1 hour
Infection Control 2 hours
Airway Management with practical 3 hours
Patient Assessment 3 hours
Medical Emergencies with scenarios 4 hours
Automated External Defibrillation with practical 2 hours
Trauma Emergencies with scenarios 4 hours
Infants and Children 2 hours
Practical Skills 3 hours
TOTAL CATEGORY I REQUIRED 24 HOURS

CATEGORY II - OTHER
Total Category II (up to 12 hours)
CATEGORY III - MULTIMEDIA
Multimedia (obtain up to 10 hours)

CATEGORY II & III COMBINED MUST = 12 HOURS
TOTAL EMT-B RECERTIFICATION 36 HOURS

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - SHOCK TRAUMA

If your current Shock-Trauma Technician certification expires AFTER JULY 1, 1998, you must meet these requirements by your expiration date to recertify. At that time you will be issued a new 3-year certification.
CATEGORY I - REQUIRED

General Patient Assessment with scenarios 1 hour
Airway and ventilation with practical 2 hours
Shock 1 hour
General Pharmacology with skills 4 hours
Trauma Assessment with scenarios 3 hours
Injuries to the Central Nervous System 2 hours
Thoracic/Abdominal Trauma 3 hours
Burns 2 hours
Medical Assessment with scenarios 2 hours
Respiratory Emergencies 2 hours
Cardiovascular Emergencies with skills 8 hours
Endocrine Emergencies 1 hour
Nervous System 1 hour
Communicable Disease 2 hours
Toxicology/Alcoholism/Drug Abuse 1 hour
Environmental Injuries 2 hours
Geriatrics & Pediatrics 3 hours
OB/GYN/Neonatal 1 hour
Obstetrics and Obstetrical Complications 2 hours
Care of the Neonate 1 hour
Behavioral Emergencies 1 hour
Psychotic Disorders 1 hour
Violent Patients 1 hour
Response to Crisis Situations 1 hour

TOTAL CATEGORY I REQUIRED 24 HOURS (any 24 of the above)
CATEGORY II - OTHER
Total Category II (up to 12 hours)
CATEGORY III - MULTIMEDIA
Multimedia (obtain up to 10 hours)

CATEGORY II & III COMBINED MUST = 12 HOURS
TOTAL EMT-ST RECERTIFICATION 36 HOURS

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - CARDIAC

If your current Cardiac Technician certification expires AFTER JULY 1, 1998, you must meet these requirements by your expiration date to recertify. At that time you will be issued a new 3-year certification.
CATEGORY I - REQUIRED

General Patient Assessment with scenarios 1 hour
Airway and ventilation with practical 2 hours
Shock 1 hour
General Pharmacology with skills 4 hours
Trauma Assessment with scenarios 3 hours
Injuries to the Central Nervous System 2 hours
Thoracic/Abdominal Trauma 3 hours
Burns 2 hours
Medical Assessment with scenarios 2 hours
Respiratory Emergencies 2 hours
Cardiovascular Emergencies with skills 8 hours
Endocrine Emergencies 1 hour
Nervous System 1 hour
Communicable Disease 2 hours
Toxicology/Alcoholism/Drug Abuse 1 hour
Environmental Injuries 2 hours
Geriatrics & Pediatrics 3 hours
OB/GYN/Neonatal 1 hour
Obstetrics and Obstetrical Complications 2 hours
Care of the Neonate 1 hour
Behavioral Emergencies 1 hour
Psychotic Disorders 1 hour
Violent Patients 1 hour
Response to Crisis Situations 1 hour

TOTAL CATEGORY I REQUIRED 34 HOURS (any 34 of the above)
CATEGORY II - OTHER
Total Category II (up to 12 hours)
CATEGORY III - MULTIMEDIA
Multimedia (obtain up to 10 hours)

CATEGORY II & III COMBINED MUST = 12 HOURS
TOTAL EMT-C RECERTIFICATION 46 HOURS

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - PARAMEDIC

If your current Paramedic certification expires AFTER JULY 1, 1998, you must meet these requirements by your expiration date to recertify. At that time you will be issued a new 3-year certification.
These requirements directly match NREMT-P recert hours.
CATEGORY I - REQUIRED

General Patient Assessment with scenarios 1 hour
Airway and ventilation with practical 2 hours
Shock 1 hour
General Pharmacology with skills 4 hours
Trauma Assessment with scenarios 3 hours
Injuries to the Central Nervous System 2 hours
Thoracic/Abdominal Trauma 3 hours
Burns 2 hours
Medical Assessment with scenarios 2 hours
Respiratory Emergencies 2 hours
Cardiovascular Emergencies with skills 8 hours
Endocrine Emergencies 1 hour
Nervous System 1 hour
Communicable Disease 2 hours
Toxicology/Alcoholism/Drug Abuse 1 hour
Environmental Injuries 2 hours
Geriatrics & Pediatrics 3 hours
OB/GYN/Neonatal 1 hour
Obstetrics and Obstetrical Complications 2 hours
Care of the Neonate 1 hour
Behavioral Emergencies 1 hour
Psychotic Disorders 1 hour
Violent Patients 1 hour
Response to Crisis Situations 1 hour

TOTAL CATEGORY I REQUIRED 48 HOURS
CATEGORY II - OTHER
Total Category II (up to 24 hours)
CATEGORY III - MULTIMEDIA
Multimedia (obtain up to 10 hours)

CATEGORY II & III COMBINED MUST = 24 HOURS
TOTAL EMT-P RECERTIFICATION 72 HOURS

MOST COMMONLY ASKED CE QUESTIONS

Q. Can I get category I credit for an ALS class if I'm a BLS provider?

NO, even though ALS is more information it is not necessarily what the BLS providers need to know. Also, BLS topics will only give category II credit for ALS providers.

Q. What are the magazine course and topic numbers. Can I get category I credits?

JEMS article course numbers are five digits and always begin with the number 4.
Next two digits - month of magazine issue which the article appears: 03 (March)
Next two digits are the year of the magazine issue: 97
Always use topic code 00260
- Category I - credits are NOT available for this method
- Category IV - BLS providers using magazine articles
- Category V - ALS providers using magazine articles
Q. What date do I use when using a video or magazine article?
Use the ACTUAL DATE that you sit down and watch the video or read the article.
Q. Why didn't I get credit?
Usually when a CE report does not indicate credit for a particular topic, it's because the class date is incorrect. Remember to check your course approval form. Only those dates between the BEGINGING and END date of the class will receive credit, not the EXAM DATE.
Another reason could be due to an invalid topic or course number.
Still another reason might be an incorrect SSN. If the SSN was bubbled incorrectly it has no file to go to. It must match the SSN in a file.
Q. How do I correct the problem?
- SSN (of individuals to be discussed)
- Course Number, Topic Number, Class Date
- Approximate Date cards were mailed
- Name & SSN of others mailed at the same time.

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Medical Legal	1 hour
Infection Control	2 hours
Airway Management with practical	3 hours
Patient Assessment	3 hours
Medical Emergencies with scenarios	4 hours
Automated External Defibrillation with practical	2 hours
Trauma Emergencies with scenarios	4 hours
Infants and Children	2 hours
Practical Skills	3 hours
TOTAL CATEGORY I REQUIRED	24 HOURS

CATEGORY II & III COMBINED MUST =	12 HOURS
TOTAL EMT-B RECERTIFICATION	36 HOURS

General Patient Assessment with scenarios	1 hour
Airway and ventilation with practical	2 hours
Shock	1 hour
General Pharmacology with skills	4 hours
Trauma Assessment with scenarios	3 hours
Injuries to the Central Nervous System	2 hours
Thoracic/Abdominal Trauma	3 hours
Burns	2 hours
Medical Assessment with scenarios	2 hours
Respiratory Emergencies	2 hours
Cardiovascular Emergencies with skills	8 hours
Endocrine Emergencies	1 hour
Nervous System	1 hour
Communicable Disease	2 hours
Toxicology/Alcoholism/Drug Abuse	1 hour
Environmental Injuries	2 hours
Geriatrics & Pediatrics	3 hours
OB/GYN/Neonatal	1 hour
Obstetrics and Obstetrical Complications	2 hours
Care of the Neonate	1 hour
Behavioral Emergencies	1 hour
Psychotic Disorders	1 hour
Violent Patients	1 hour
Response to Crisis Situations	1 hour

CATEGORY II & III COMBINED MUST =	12 HOURS
TOTAL EMT-ST RECERTIFICATION	36 HOURS

CATEGORY II & III COMBINED MUST =	12 HOURS
TOTAL EMT-C RECERTIFICATION	46 HOURS

CATEGORY II & III COMBINED MUST =	24 HOURS
TOTAL EMT-P RECERTIFICATION	72 HOURS