Maintaining your certification in Virginia requires that EMS providers complete the state requirements for recertification prior to their certification expiration date. These requirements include:
- Completing the required continuing education (CE) credits for their appropriate level of certification.
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- CE Requirements can be located on the OEMS web site at: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-medical-services/recertifying-your-virginia-ems-credential/
- All CE documentation must be received in the Office of EMS prior to the provider expiration date to prevent lapsing into reentry.
- EMS Providers can access a copy of their Virginia CE Report online 24/7/365 via the Virginia EMS Portal.
- Once all requirements are met you will be eligible to recertify. This process is automated and you will recertify on the first day of the month of your expiration.
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- Providers plan to maintain their National Registry certification as well as their Virginia certification should use the “Recertify Me” option in the Virginia EMS Portal (My Tests & Eligibility>Eligibility Letters) once their National Registry certification has been issued.
- This will cause your Virginia certification to immediately renew.
- This will assist you with keeping your continuing education records in sync with both Virginia and the National Registry.
- If you allow your certification to lapse you will go into reentry and to regain certification will be required to take the following examinations:
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- If a BLS provider, the Virginia Psychomotor Examination and the National Registry Cognitive Examination.
- If an ALS provider, the National Registry Cognitive Assessment Examination for your certification level.
- Virginia EMS Providers cannot practice without a current Virginia certification card.