TRAINING NOTICE
EMT-Enhanced Course
The EMT-Enhanced: Virginia Standard Curriculum represents an entry level
advanced care provider and can be used as either a terminal objective in itself
or a transition to higher levels of education and/or certification at the EMT Intermediate
or EMT-Paramedic levels. This curriculum was developed as a sub-set of lessons from the
Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate: National Standard Curriculum and contains lessons and
didactic information also included in the EMT-Intermediate program. As a sub-set of the
EMT Intermediate program, the EMT-Enhanced: Virginia Standard Curriculum is designed to maintain
consistency with national prehospital care guidelines, while meeting the specific needs of Virginia’s EMS
Location:
Shannon Training Center
8711 Courthouse Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA
Dates:
Starts: April 6, 2011
Ends: July 30, 2011
Times:
7pm to 10pm on Wednesdays
9am to 5pm on Saturdays
Text:
Intermediate Emergency Care: Principles and Practice
ISBN: 0131136070
Faculty:
Course Coordinator: Wanda Gardner
Prerequisites: See application
Cost:
No Fee for Spotsylvania Rescue Squad Members
$300 for all other applicants payable at time of registration to reserve a space. Full
payment must be made by the first night of the course.
Note: The student can seek tuition reimbursement from the Office of EMS after certifying
at the EMT Enhanced level.
Registration:
To register, complete the EMT-Enhanced Application Packet. For questions
concerning the course, contact Wanda Gardner at 540-809-5596
Class size is limited to 18 students.
To be eligible to attend an EMT-Enhanced Course in Virginia, you must:
A. Be proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
B. Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the beginning date of the certification program.
C. Hold current Virginia certification as an EMT or higher EMS certification level.
D. Hold, at a minimum, a high school or general equivalency diploma.
E. Have no physical or mental impairment that would render him unable to perform all
practical skills required for that level of training.
F. Not have been convicted or found guilty of any crime, offense or regulatory violation,
or participated in any other prohibited conduct identified in state EMS regulations.
G. All references to criminal acts or convictions under this section refer to substantially
similar laws or regulations of any other state or the United States. Convictions include
prior adult convictions, juvenile convictions and adjudications of delinquency based on
an offense that would have been, at the time of conviction, a felony conviction if
committed by an adult within or outside Virginia.
H. Have successful completed the REMS ALS Pretest prior to admission to the course.
A copy of a valid VA EMT certification card, acceptable CPR card, and copy of a
Government issued ID that includes a birthday should be submitted with the registration
form but no later than the first night of class. A copy of a High School Diploma or
transcript or GED must be submitted by the first night of class.
Course fees: The cost for the course is $300. Additional fees include the book and
medical screening for clinical rotations. Non SVRS Members must pay the course fee
by the first night of class.
Spotsylvania Volunteer Rescue Squad
EMT Enhance Course Application
Name: ______________________________________________________ DOB: _______________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________ Email: ________________________________________
Agency Affiliation: _________________________________________________________________
EMT Certification Expires: _____________________________ (Attach a copy of the card)
CPR Certification Expires: ______________________________ (Attach a copy of the card)
This is to certify that I meet all requirements of the Rappahannock EMS Council, Inc. and the VA Office of
Emergency Medical Services, which are necessary to enroll in this course.
Student Signature: __________________________________________________________________
Return application to Wanda Gardner
at 112 Patterson Ave.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
or by fax at 540-582-2513
EMT Enhanced Course
Spotsylvania Volunteer Rescue Squad
March - June, 2011
Date/Time
Topic
Wed, Apr 6
7p – 10p
Course Introduction
State Paperwork
Clinical Orientation
LOCATION: REMS Council
Wed, Apr 13
7p – 10p
Foundations of the EMT Enhanced
Medical Legal Considerations
LOCATION: REMS Council
Wed, Apr 20
7p – 10p
History Taking
Technique of Physical Exam
LOCATION: Spotsylvania Fire/EMS Co. 4
Sat, Apr 23
9a – 5p
Critical Decision Making
Human Systems
Pharmacology
LOCATION: Shannon Training Center
Wed, Apr 27
7p – 10p
Pharmacology
Principles of Medication Administration
Wed, May 4
7p – 10p
Airway and Ventilation
Sat, May 7
9a – 5p
Introduction to IV Access
Skills: Patient Assessment, Airway, IV
Wed, May 11
7p – 10p
Skills: IV, Medication Administration
Wed, May 18
7p – 10p
Hemorrhage and Shock
Wed, May 25
7p – 10p
Respiratory Emergencies
Wed, Jun 1
7p – 10p
Allergic Reactions
Cardiac Emergencies
Sat, Jun 4
Skills: IV, Patient Assessment, Airway,
Chapter
9a – 5p
Medication Administration
Wed, Jun 8
7p – 10p
Diabetic Emergencies
Sat, Jun 11
9a – 5p
Skills: IV, Meds, Patient Assessment, Airway
Wed, Jun 15
7p – 10p
Geriatrics
Wed, Jun 22
7p – 10p
Assessment Based Management
Sat, Jun 25
9am – 5pm
Skills: IV, Med Administration, IM & Sub Q Injections,
Patient Assessment, 12 Leads
Wed, Jul 6
7p – 10p
Assessment Based Management
Wed, Jul 13
7p – 10p
Assessment Based Management
Sat, Jul 23
9am – 5pm
Final Practical Exam
**ALL CLINICAL PAPERS DUE
Wed, Jul 27
7p – 10p
Final Written Exam
Sat, Jul 30
9am – until
State Exam
Shannon Training Center