GroundRules
12VAC5-31-1860: Renewal of endorsement
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 12. Health
- Agency 5. Department of Health
- Chapter 31. Virginia Emergency Medical Services Regulations
- Part IV. EMS Physician Regulations
- Article 9. Accreditation of EMS Programs
A. Continued endorsement as an EMS physician requires submission of an application for renewal to the Office of EMS before expiration of the five-year endorsement period. Renewal of an EMS physician endorsement is based upon the physician's continuing to meet and maintain the qualifications specified in 12VAC5-31-1810.
B. Completion of equivalent related continuing education programs may be substituted for formal certification in ACLS, ATLS and PALS for the purposes of endorsement renewal. Acceptance of these continuing education hours is subject to approval by the Office of EMS.
C. An EMS physician must also attend a minimum of two "Currents" sessions as sponsored by OEMS within the five-year endorsement period.
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