Title: Explain certification requirements.
Course: Emergency Medical Telecommunications (14055-V) > Section: Exploring Requirements of Quality Assurance, Certification, and Recertification

Explanation should include that a student must

- be 18 years of age
- hold a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Safety Council, or a U.S. military equivalent
- hold an APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator I certification or have successfully completed a 40-hour basic telecommunicator training program.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the certification requirements for the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch?
- What is the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch?
- What are the requirements for certification through the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services?