{"id":631,"date":"2016-05-18T15:39:55","date_gmt":"2016-05-18T15:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/?page_id=631"},"modified":"2026-07-10T11:16:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:16:41","slug":"meetings-conferences-virginia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/emergency-medical-services\/meetings-conferences-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"Educational Meetings \/ Conferences – Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This page serves as a centralized listing of upcoming EMS conferences, expos, seminars, conventions, and statewide training programs available to Virginia\u2019s EMS providers, educators, and system leaders. Events are submitted by EMS agencies and partner organizations throughout the Commonwealth and reviewed by OEMS staff.<\/p>\nListing an event does not constitute endorsement by the Virginia Office of EMS.\n\n

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For in-person offerings, the hosting EMS Region is identified to help participants plan for travel and logistics. If you are unsure of the EMS Regions or their geographic boundaries, please refer to the information provided below.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Training Opportunities Across Virginia<\/h3>
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3rd Annual Inova Northern Virginia EMS Symposium, 2026<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
\nMarch 18-19, 2026
\nInova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center<\/a>
\n8100 Innovation Park Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031<\/p>\n

3rd Annual Inova EMS Symposium Flyer<\/a><\/p>\n

Region 4<\/p>\n

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2026 Tidewater Healthcare Education Expo<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nMay 12-17, 2026\u00a0 https:\/\/www.tidewaterems.org\/expo<\/a>
\nNorfolk, VA<\/p>\n

Region 7<\/p>\n

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51st Annual VAFR Symposium\u00a0 (formerly known as VAVRS Rescue College)<\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0June 6-15, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0(Registration opens March 1, 2026) https:\/\/www.vavrs.com\/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=10100&pk_association_webpage=22468<\/a>
\nVirginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA<\/p>\n

Region 2<\/p>\n

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2026 Wintergreen EMS Summit Peaks of Preparedness\u00a0<\/a><\/span>
\n<\/strong>2026 dates TBD, https:\/\/emssummit.org\/<\/a>
\nWintergreen Resort, Nellysford, VA<\/p>\n

Region 5<\/p>\n

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EMS PECC Workshop Training<\/strong><\/span>
\nEver wonder what a Prehospital PECC is, or even what they do? The PECC is a person within an EMS agency that supports and champions the preparedness, training and safe delivery of pediatric care to the community. This workshop will present information on and how to build a solid pediatric program within your EMS agency.<\/p>\n

This program is offered n collaboration with the Virginia OEMS EMS for Children (EMSC) Program<\/a><\/p>\n

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2026 Course Offerings:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

April 15, 2026 8a-12p\u00a0 Grundy, VA<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Prater Fire and Rescue\u00a0 \u00a0 1028 Killderr Ln. Grundy, VA 24614<\/a><\/p>\n

PECC Workshop - Grundy<\/a><\/p>\n

Region 1<\/p>\n

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April 22, 2026 8a-12p\u00a0 Verona, VA<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Augusta County Fire and Rescue Training Center\u00a0 \u00a0 115 Dick Huff Lane, Verona, VA 24482<\/a><\/p>\n

PECC Workshop- Augusta<\/a><\/p>\n

Region 3<\/p>\n

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The CISM and Peer Support Programs category includes training focused on behavioral health awareness, peer-based support, and critical incident stress management for EMS and public safety professionals. These courses are designed to support individual resilience, team wellness, and organizational readiness before, during, and after high-stress or traumatic events.<\/p>\n

Offerings within this category may support peer team development, leadership roles, system-level response, and individual coping strategies.<\/p>\n

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Travis Howze \u2013 Post-Traumatic Purpose: Leadership & Mental Health Resiliency<\/strong>
\u00a0 \u00a0In-Person Special Event | March 7, 2026<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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This in-person special event features guest speaker Travis Howze and focuses on leadership, mental health resiliency, and post-traumatic growth within the first responder community. This session is presented as a one-time event and is not part of the standard CISM or Peer Support course offerings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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