Basic Life Support

New BLS Practical Exam Information

Certification Test Schedules:

• Testing Sites and Dates

For Providers:

• Click here to locate a training course
• Click here to get your CE Report (login and password required)
• First Responder CE Requirements
• EMT-B CE Requirements
• Virginia BLS Reciprocity, Legal Recognition and Equivalency
• BLS Instructor Candidate Testing and Institute Schedule
• Training Programs Summary
• CPR Requirements
• Forms and Downloads

For Instructors:

• Office of EMS Suspends EMT-Instructor Written Testing Effective June 28, 2009
• EMS Instructor Portal (password required)
  • Password Retrieval for the EMS Instructor Portal
• EMS Instructor Update Schedule
• Emergency Medical Services Training Fund
• BLS Instructor Candidate Testing and Institute Schedule
• Department of Education (DOE)/OEMS joint EMT Guidelines document for High School courses
  EXTERNAL LINK -to the Department of Education (DOE) Website. Excellent information for Instructors/Guidance Counselors/HS Administrators before starting HS based courses.
• EMS Instructor Resources
• Training Program Administration Manual
• Scope of Practice - Formulary - Revised 7-2009
• Scope of Practice - Procedures - Revised 7-2009
• Forms and Downloads