Member Training Schedule

Due to the current COVID-19 emergency live in person training sessions were on hold, now that we are in Phase 4 of NYS Pause order we will be planning small live training session LVAC Staff will have first dibs on classes but we will have multiple training sessions so those needed CME Time can be served. Classes will be in class size of 20 people and follow social distancing guidance and a mask must be worn at all times while in our training room.

If you are a currently possess an AHA Certification card and are looking for CPR, ACLS, PALS or Heartsaver card AHA has extended all cards 120 days from March 2020 due to the COVID-19.  WREMAC put a hold on cards expiring in March- July to be honored until July 31st.   If you need a AHA card you an reach out to us at the number below and see if we can accommodate you. We have several in house instructors for each card and will serve you as we can.

LVAC Staff and Volunteers while we are in pause mode for LIVE education, it does not mean training opportunities are not at your finger tips. Don’t forget to check out your Target Solutions account where new course are being offered and in-house training and activities are also being added.  See Lynn if you need a current print out of your CME Requirements as NYS DOH did recently change all the CME requirements and we were also approved for 100% online participation by having the Target Solutions Learning management software and all NYS EMS Cards were extended by 1 year to assist with this emergency.

If your a chief or ems training officer from an outside agency and your looking for a specific CME Topic your agency needs/wants please contact our training department at lodonnell@lancasterambulance.org and we will try our best to help in any way we can.

LVAC has AHA Instructors certified in American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aide, CPR and AED; BLS CPR/AED; ACLS, PALS and  International Trauma Life Support.   If you wish to contact us for pricing on these course please contact us at (716)683-3282 ext 203 and we will be happy to get you additional info.

If you are wishing to become a volunteer or paid staff employee the following cards are needed for your Level of care

EMT Basic- Valid NYS EMT Card and either an AHA Or ARC Bls equivalent CPR Card

AEMT – Valid NYS AEMT Card, BLS CPR Card from AHA or ARC and either a valid ITLS or PHTLS Card

Paramedic – Valid NYS Paramedic Card, CPR, ACLS, PALS and ITLS/PHTLS cards

For CME Participation as an LVAC member or Employee you will also need ICS 100/700 with in the last 6 years.