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VACEP recognizes the importance of quality patient care and is dedicated to enhancing the education of EMS providers by sponsoring ITLS International training programs. Many medical professionals play a vital role in the care and treatment of trauma patients. ITLS programs are dedicated to supplementing emergency medical skills of BLS and ALS providers. Well-trained providers working in concert with medical direction give patients a better chance of survival. ITLS training is designed to teach out-of-hospital providers to perform trauma assessment and initial trauma care in a rapid and systematic approach.

VACEP is chartered by ITLS International to support and administer its trauma training programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. The VACEP Board of Directors delegates overall program operations to the State Medical Director, State Administrative Coordinator and the VACEP Executive Director.

All ITLS courses are developed through the ITLS International organization, and guidance for the provision of courses is set forth in the published Instructor guidebooks. Virginia's policy manual was developed to further define the levels of certification and provide guidelines for ITLS Course Medical Directors and Course Coordinators to conducting courses to be certified by VACEP.

Congratulations to Debbie Akers and Patricia Mullins for receiving OEMS' prestigious Governor Awards!

The Governor’s Award for Outstanding Pre-Hospital Educator
Deborah T. Akers
Deborah has been involved in EMS education since 1976, when she began teaching basic first aid to volunteer providers. Deborah currently works for the Western Virginia EMS Council as a regional education coordinator. Her philosophy as an educator is one of motivation and encouragement to excel which attributes to why her accredited EMT-I training program has a 97 percent success rate. She was awarded an honorary membership with the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad in 2009 for her response to the Virginia Tech Shooting. She is also the recipient of the National Association of EMS Educators HERO award. Deborah participates in several statewide committees relating to EMS curriculum and is one of the most respected leaders in EMS education in Virginia. Deborah’s significant contributions to Virginia’s local, regional and state EMS system are exceptional and greatly valued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Governor’s EMS Award for Outstanding Pre-Hospital ProviderPatricia A. Mullins
Patricia is an advanced life support provider for the Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company and is recognized as an advanced life support preceptor for Rappahannock EMS Council and Fauquier County. She currently serves as Little Fork’s mascot and attends local events representing her agency. She participated in community outreach by volunteering for the American Red Cross’ disaster relief team when Hurricane Ike hit Texas. Patricia’s significant contributions to Virginia’s local, regional and state EMS system are exceptional and greatly valued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

VACEP-ITLS office; PO Box 911, Norge, VA 23127-0911
Phone: 757-220-4911 Fax: 757-258-3042
Email: [email protected]