Title: Explain common certification requirements for employment.
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 old
- have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) certificate
- hold a current CPR certification (adult, child, infant, AED) from the American Heart Association, Safety Council, or a U.S. military equivalent
- hold an Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) telecommunicator I certification or have successfully completed a 40-hour basic telecommunicator training program.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the requirements for national certification for emergency dispatch?
- What are the requirements for certification through the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services?
- Where can you locate the most current training standards in Virginia?