The Virginia Office of EMS requires that all individuals hold current certification in CPR by the approved end date of their EMT or EMR program. Under revised OEMS policy–effective March 2020–CPR has been made a co-requisite for BLS program enrollment. Completion of an approved course which tests the following skills is required:
- One and Two Rescuer C.P.R. – ADULT and CHILD
- Infant Resuscitation
- Complete Airway Obstruction – Unconscious Victim
- Complete Airway Obstruction – Conscious Victim
- Complete Airway Obstruction – Unconscious Infant
- Complete Airway Obstruction – Conscious/Choking Infant