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EMS Education Policy and Procedure Update

While the information contained in this news article was current and accurate when we posted it, it may not necessarily represent current WVOEMS policy or procedure. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 304-558-3956.

Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 5:06 PM

Attention:
EMS Agencies
EMS Personnel
EMS Training Institutions
EMS Instructors

FROM: Dr. Michael R. Mills, DO, FACEP
State OEMS Medical Director
Acting OEMS Director
RE: EMS Education Approval Policy and Procedures
EMS Educational Institute and Instructor Endorsement Policy

The new EMS Education Approval Policy & Procedures and the new EMS Education Approval Policy and Procedures become effective June 1, 2019.

These new policies establish standards for the submission and approval of EMS education courses to the WV OEMS in conjunction with Legislative Rule 64CSR48-8 while ensuring that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) education offered in West Virginia is provided by approved, qualified and standardized education institutes and instructors_