Office of Training

Welcome To The Office of Training

Including The Divisions of Quality Management & Member Development

Hi. My name is Kyle Langley and I serve as the Training Lieutenant for the Hopewell Emergency Crew. My goal is to provide educational courses and resources not only to members but also to the community. It is our desire to educate as many members of our community as possible. In accordance with our mission statement, we are in the business of decreasing illness and preserving the gift of human life. If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact me. Click here to send me an email

Congratulations Are In Order!

Please join us in congratulating Sr. Crewman Theresa Langlois on becoming our newest pre-hospital care provider. Crewman Langlois recently successfully passed her state exam to become certified as an EMT-Basic. Langlois is not new to the medical field. She is currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and is employed in the Emergency Department at John Randolph Medical Center. Becoming an EMT has been a desire for Langlois and she is ecstatic that she has finally accomplished her goal. We are proud of Crewman Langlois and wish her well. Once again we say congratulations.

Theresa Langlois, EMT-B

What Are EMT's & What Do They Do?

EMT is the acronym for Emergency Medical Technician. EMT's are individuals that are highly trained to act as a extension of the modern day healthcare system. EMT's usaully work on ambulances and respond to medical emergencies that occur outside of the hospital. Their training gives them the ability to treat certain illnesses and injuries and also to perform select procedures in the field that may result in a life lost had the intervention not been performed. There are several levels of EMT's and the training requirements differ for each one. The types and descriptions are detailed below.

EMT-Basic is the first level of certification designed to prepare the individual to function independently in a medical emergency. This level provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to provide basic life support (BLS) care and is required to progress to more advanced levels of pre-hospital patient care. This level requires a minimum of 111 hours of classroom and skills instruction and 10 hours of Clinical/Field rotations for a total of 121 hours of training. Virginia Certification requires successful completion of a written and practical skills examination.

EMT-Enhanced is the second level designed to prepare the individual to provide more advanced skills and procedures beyond the basic scope of practice. All skills and subjects contained in the curriculum for EMT-Enhanced are covered in a minimum of 80 hours of instruction plus a minimum of 48 hours devoted to extensive clinical rotations in specialty units and field internship. Individuals must successfully pass a national examination to become certified at this level.

EMT-Intermediate is the third level designed to certify technicians to a mid-level of pre-hospital advanced life support care in Virginia. All skills and subjects contained in the curriculum for Intermediate are covered over a minimum of 272 hours of instruction with a minimum of 68 hours devoted to extensive clinical rotations in specialty units. These additional clinical rotations include time spent in OR/Recovery Units, Critical Care Units, Labor & Delivery Units, Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Family Practice, Mental Health Clinics, Dialysis Clinics, Neurovascular Rehabilitation Clinics, Detoxification Units, and Extended Care Facilities. Upon completion the individual must successfully pass a national examination to become certified as an EMT-Intermediate.

EMT-Paramedic is the forth level and is designed to certify the technician to the highest level of pre-hospital advanced life support care available in Virginia. This level expands on the skills and subjects contained in the Enhanced and Intermediate courses with a minimum of 800 - 1200 hours of instruction. Of these hours, a minimum of 136 hours is devoted to extensive clinical rotations in specialty critical care units. Additional hours may be required to complete all the required competencies. The Paramedic certification is designed to educate the technician in all areas of pre-hospital patient care. These areas include instruction in: pre-hospital environments, preparatory skills, airway management and ventilation, patient assessment, trauma care, medical patient management, obstetrical/gynecological conditions, pediatric patients, neonatal care, psychiatric and behavioral emergencies, special considerations, and assessment based management. Candidates must successfully pass a written as well as a practical national examination in order to become certified at this level.

After becoming certified at any of the levels, the provider must maintain his/her competency by participating in continuing education courses and activities. All EMT's are trained to function in the pre-hospital setting however, many medical institutions are now utilizing EMS providers within their facilities to perform medical related duties. If you are interested in becoming an EMT or learning more about the role of an EMT, contact our Training Lieutenant today. Also if you or your group would like more information on careers in the field of EMS, we have an informative presentation that is available to be administered.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is a skill that can very well save someone's life. In the event that an individual's heart stops, CPR can keep enough blood flowing to vital organs to keep them alive and increase the likelihood of survival. It is no longer a skill that only health care providers can perform, it is now being taught to people all over the world. You too can learn CPR and give someone a fighting chance. We are fortunate to have a number of CPR instructors here that can certify you in CPR and First Aid. We teach all levels of CPR and also Basic First Aid which can be useful for those who work with children or other health care professions. All of our instructors are trained and endorsed by the American Heart Association which is the leading organization for Cardiopulmonary science. We can even come to you. If you are interested in learning CPR or First Aid, please check back often to see our schedule of upcoming courses. If you would like one of our instructors to teach your group on your site, please email our Training Lieutenant with the details of your request. Become a lifesaver, learn CPR.