VVRMC EMS Academy
The EMS Academy provides initial and continuing education courses for the Del Rio community and surrounding areas. It is approved as an Advanced Training Center through the Texas Department of State Health Services program #205. As a CE provider, the academy provides continuing education for EMS and First Responder through TDSHS. The EMS Academy is also a Training Center through the American Heart Association for BCLS (CPR), ACLS, and PALS courses TC #4740.
The academy director is Susie Jechow, BA, NREMT-P, LP recipient of the 2005 EMS Educator Award at the state conference. Ms. Jechow is Regional Faculty for the AHA programs and an advanced coordinator for EMS programs. She is joined by veteran staff of VVRMC EMS and ED to deliver a variety of instructor dynamics all aimed at a similar goal of student learning.
The program boasts NR pass rate well about state average and a clinical / field internship site second to none. Students perform learned skills in the EMS, Emergency Department, Surgery, Intensive Care, Respiratory Care, Women’s Center (Labor & Delivery and Nursery), Pharmacy, and Special Procedures departments.
EMT-Basic Course 2013 Schedule
The next class is scheduled to start Feb. 21, 2013. The class will be held at VVRMC on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday evenings from 1800-2200 and some Saturdays from 0800-1600. Preprequisites are to be at least 18 year of age, have a good driving record, meet functional job description of the EMT, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have no felony convictions and possess a current AHA HCP CPR card (classes are available at VVRMC).
There will be a short pre-course aptitude test candidates must pass prior to acceptance. Applicants will also be required to write a short essay on why they would like to take the course. Registration for this course will take place on Wed., Jan. 23 at 1800 or Wed., Jan. 30 at 1800 in the Education Conference Room at the hospital.
EMT-Paramedic Course 2013 Schedule
The next class is tentatively scheduled to begin Sept. 10. Updates will be posted closer to the start date.
AHA Training Center
We offer 8-10 CPR classes per month:
- Heartsaver CPR First Aid for lay persons, day care workers. This 6-hours course includes CPR for adults, children and infants as well as the basics of first aid. Cost of this course is $40 which includes the textbook.
- Healthcare Provider CPR is for healthcare providers. The initial course is 4 hours and the renewal course is 3.75 hours. Cost of these courses are $100 and $60 respectively which includes the textbook.
- ACLS, PALS and PEARS courses are offered approximately 6 times per year. Contact the Staff Development office at 830-778-3662 to inquire/register.
Continuing Education: 2013 Calendar
- Car Seat Installation Awareness Course: TBA
- Semi-monthly ECG Recognition Courses (call for dates)
- 12 Lead ECG recognition class: March 8, 2013
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support Course (PHTLS): May 3 & 4, 2013
- Advanced Medical Life Support Course (AMLS): May 31 & June 1, 2013
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC): TBA
- Search and Rescue Technician III Course: TBA
