These are courses that are offered by the  Division of Community Health and Technical Resources (CHaTR).

EMSO1 Loudoun Winter 2024-11

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITES:  

 Course Description:  

EMS Officer 1 is targeted for the entry-level officer serving as the Crew Leader or AIC. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to effectively manage EMS agency operations and administration. Major topics covered in this course are the role of the EMS officer, facing compliance and accountability issues of the 21st century, recognizing and managing cultural diversity, safety/wellness, TQM, interfacing with the community and media at large, functional leadership, effective communications, incident management system(s) and managing multiple casualty incidents. Students will need a computer/tablet with internet accessibility. 6-8 hours of online pre-course work is required.

 Prerequisites:  

  • Minimum age of 18
  • Hold a current Virginia Certification of EMT or higher
  • No corrective action from EMS Agency, OMD, or OEMS
  • Submit copies of NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 certificates or FEMA/VDFP Transcript
  • Review all online video presentations
  • Complete all homework assignments prior to class
  • Bring a computer/tablet with internet capability to class

CE Hours:

24 CE hours (cat. 2) will be awarded. 16 hours in classroom, 8 hours pre-course work

 Target Audience:

BLS Providers (EMT), ALS Providers, Administrators, Educators

Learning Objectives:

  • Provide students with an interactive learning experience where they will apply the major topics covered through group activities, presentations, and tabletop exercises.
  • Provide students with entry level training in agency operations and administration at the first-line Attendant-in-Charge (AIC) supervisory level.  

Pre-class homework:

OEMS will provide students with a link to an online Learning Management System (LMS) for pre-course work assignments approximately 2-3 weeks in advance of class. 

Course Text

The EMSO1 was developed utilizing the 3rd edition print. Since then the 4th edition has been updated and either option below is suitable for the course content. OEMS will provide a loaner book during the class for students to reference as needed during class. 

  • Ward, Michael. Fire Officer Principles and Practice 3rd edition. Burlington, MA, 2015.
  • Ward, Michael. Fire Officer Principles and Practice 4th edition. Burlington, MA, 2021.