Continuing Education

The Re-certification Courses for EMS personnel below have been grouped according to the overseeing body through which the curriculum is offered.  Please feel free to contact our office for any questions you may have.
"Current, Evidence-Based, Peer-Reviewed and Accepted"

"ASHI training programs are recognized, accepted and approved by, or meet the requirements of, nearly 2,400 state regulatory agencies, occupational licensing boards, national associations, commissions and councils in more than 120 occupations and professions."

Institute, H. &. (n.d.). ASHI and MEDIC First Aid | CPR and First Aid Training Programs. Retrieved June 26, 2018, from https://emergencycare.hsi.com/
Professional CPR and First Aid Courses are offered twice each month.  ACLS and PALS courses are offered periodically throughout the year.  Please view our calendar for dates and times.

WVOEMS/NREMT:
Authorized Training Center

Upon entering the field, it is the responsibility of the EMS provider to continue their life-long learning.  EMS providers must engage in continuing professional development, using a variety of modalities to continuously assess and improve their knowledge, skills and attitudes with the goal of improving patient care outcomes. 

EMT Refresher

This 24 hour course is delivered in a format following the requirements of the WVOEMS and the NREMT's NCCP standards for recertification. 

Paramedic Refresher

This 32 hour course is delivered in a format following the requirements of the WVOEMS and the NREMT's NCCP standards for recertification. 
"NAEMT education emphasizes critical thinking skills to obtain the best outcomes for patients. We believe that EMS practitioners make the best decisions on behalf of their patients when given a sound foundation of key principles and evidence-based knowledge."
Education. (n.d.). Retrieved June 26, 2018, from http://naemt.org/education/education-overview
All NAEMT courses listed above are offered at varying times throughout the year.  Please view our calendar of events for upcoming/future classes.

WVOEMS (Miscellaneous)

MCI Level 1 & 2
(Traditional course)

The EMS professional has a responsibility to establish command under the Incident Command System in order to ensure patient, public, and personnel safety. 

This course meets the WVOEMS requirements for recertification at all EMS levels.  Please contact our Training Center for enrollment options and pricing.

HazMat Awareness (Online course)

First responders are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release.  This course trains participants in assessing risk, recognizing a release, and identification of substances. 
This course meets the WVOEMS requirements for recertification at all EMS levels.  Please contact our Training Center for enrollment options and pricing.

Continuing Education - Professional Development Courses

These courses are offered to fulfill the WV Office of EMS required "Elective" CE hours.  Therefore, the professional development course topics will vary based on Needs Assessments, Quality Assurance Checks, and Mandatory Updates.  These courses include, but are not limited to:  Protocol In-services, Equipment updates, Medical Director topics, etc. 
There will be a listing of current upcoming courses listed in this block and will be visible on the Calendar of Events tab.

Please check back again soon!  In the meantime, check out our calendar of events by clicking the link below.