State acceptance in Virginia
Physicians: We are accepted by the VA Board of Medicine because we are accredited by AMA (category 1)
PhysicianCE_form (1).doc content of the regulation number of hours required: In order to renew an active license biennially, the practitioner must complete the continued competency activity and assessment form, which is provided by the board and must indicate completion of at least 60 hours of continuing learning activities. 30 hours shall be Type 1 continuing learning activities as documented by an accredited sponsor or organization sanctioned by the profession to designate learning activities for credit or other value. Remaining hours may be gained through self-study or other type I activities. All 60 hours required by the Board may be type 1 hours.
Hours/type Must be offered by an accredited sponsor or organization which is sanctioned by the profession and which provides documentation of hours to the practitioner (For example: American Medical Association PRA category 1;
Nurses: We are accepted by the VA Board of Nursing because we are ANCC accredited
18VAC90-20-221. Continued competency requirements for renewal of an active license. A. In order to renew an active nursing license, a licensee shall complete at least one of the following learning activities or courses: 8. Fifteen contact hours of workshops, seminars, conferences, or courses relevant to the practice of nursing and 640 hours of active practice as a nurse; or 9. Thirty contact hours of workshops, seminars, conferences, or courses relevant to the practice of nursing.
B. To meet requirements of subdivision A 8 or 9 of this section, workshops, seminars, conferences, or courses shall be offered by a provider recognized or approved by one of the following:
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)/American Nurses Association (ANA);
Dentists: We are accepted by the VA Board of Dentistry because we are accredited by ADA CERP
Select: Chapter 21 reference guide 18VAC60-21-250. Requirements for continuing education A. A dentist shall complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education, which meets the requirements for content 2. A dentist shall maintain current training certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation with hands-on airway training C. Continuing education credit may be earned for verifiable attendance at or participation in any course, to include audio and video presentations, that meets the requirements in subsection B of this section and is given by one of the following sponsors:
- The American Dental Association
Pharmacists: We are accepted by the VA Board of Pharmacy because we are ACPE accredited
§ 54.1-3314.1. Continuing education requirements; exemptions; extensions; procedures; out-of-state licensees; nonpractice licenses. A. Each pharmacist shall have obtained a minimum of 15 continuing education hours of pharmaceutical education through an approved continuing pharmaceutical education program during the year immediately preceding his license renewal date.
Q. Do I have to obtain credits from any particular providers? A. Yes. In order to meet the CPE requirements, courses must be either ACPE approved or certain category 1 CME or a program approved by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. Any credits taken that do not meet these requirements cannot be used to satisfy CPE hours.
Childcare
Current certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid appropriate to the age of children in care are required for at least one staff member who is on the premises during the center’s hours of operation and also one person on field trips and wherever children are in care.
In-person training
If you prefer sit-down, in-person training for ACLS, we have you covered.
The Heart Center / 51800 Diagonal Rd., Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314
Health Educators Inc / 52201-A E. Parham Rd Henrico, VA 23228-2713
MediCorp Health Sys./M.Wash.Hospital / 52301 Fall Hill Avenue, Suite 102 Down the street from the hospital Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Central Shenandoah Emergency Medical Services Council / 52312 W Beverley St. Attn: Chandra Traylor Staunton, VA 24401-2904
Southwest Virginia EMS Council, Inc. / 5306 Piedmont Ave Bristol, VA 24201-4022
Total number of locations: 33.