12VAC5-31-1469: Basic and advanced life support practical certification examinations

A. Practical examinations shall be conducted by the Office of EMS or as approved for accredited training programs.

B. Candidates taking a practical examination conducted by the Office of EMS shall demonstrate proficiency on all practical stations required for the program level being tested. Grades of unsatisfactory will constitute failure of that station, requiring a retest.

C. Candidates failing any practical station examination conducted by the Office of EMS will have an opportunity to retest the station or stations failed.

D. If a primary retest is failed, the candidate examination conducted by the Office of EMS must complete the secondary retest requirements.