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ALS
Provider Release Information |
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Overview |
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The Central Shenandoah EMS
Council Medical Control Review Committee requires
that certain ALS providers complete testing to be
released to practice in the CSEMS region. ALS
providers that require testing to be released are
those that meet one or more of the following
criteria. |
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Provider, not
previously affiliated and released with a CSEMS
Council licensed ALS EMS agency, that affiliates
with a CSEMS Council licensed ALS EMS agency. |
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Provider that
completes an ALS training program in a region
other than the CSEMS Council region. |
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All ALS providers that
require testing must complete a written examination
based on the Central Shenandoah
EMS Council Patient Treatment Protocols. A
skill-based examination is also required if the time
since completion of the training program for the
current certification level exceeds one year. |
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Written and Skill-Based Examination Guidelines |
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A provider shall pass the
written examination with a minimum score of 80%.
A provider shall pass the skill-based examination
after performing satisfactorily based on established
criteria for each particular skill station. |
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Retest Policy |
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A provider may have up to
three attempts at the written and skill-based
examinations. A minimum of 14 days must
separate each retest attempt.
A provider failing the skill-based examination but
passing the written examination shall only repeat
the skill-based testing. A provider failing
the written examination but passing the skill-based
examination shall only repeat the written
examination. A
provider who has failed three attempts at the
written and/or skill-based examinations shall be
required to wait six months before attempting the
examinations again. |
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ALS
Precepting |
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Most regional EMS agencies
require extensive precepting with an ALS provider
before being released. All providers with an
upgraded certification or those who are new to the
region are strongly encouraged to spend time with a
CSEMS Council Regional
Preceptor. The preceptors are experienced
and trained providers who can offer a great deal of
assistance and guidance to providers new to the
region or those preparing to practice at a higher
certification level. |
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Contact Us |
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For additional information
on ALS provider release policies, contact the CSEMS Council at
540-886-3676 or
csems@vaems.org. |
