Virginia § 32.1-111.5:1 Emergency medical services personnel mental health awareness training

Virginia Statutes

§ 32.1-111.5:1 — Emergency medical services personnel mental health awareness training

Virginia § 32.1-111.5:1

Title 32.1Health

Ch. 4Health Care Planning

Art. 2.1STATEWIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM AND SERVICES

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Va. Code Ann. § 32.1-111.5:1 (2026).

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A.Each emergency medical services agency shall develop curricula for mental health awareness training for its personnel, which shall include training regarding the following:

1.Understanding signs and symptoms of cumulative stress, depression, anxiety, exposure to acute and chronic trauma, compulsive behaviors, and addiction;

2.Combating and overcoming stigmas;

3.Responding appropriately to aggressive behaviors such as domestic violence and harassment; and

4.Accessing available mental health treatment and resources.

B.Any emergency medical services agency may develop the mental health awareness training curricula in conjunction with other emergency medical services agencies or emergency medical services personnel stakeholder groups or may use any training program, developed by a

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A. Each emergency medical services agency shall develop curricula for mental health awareness training for its personnel, which shall include training regarding the following:

1. Understanding signs and symptoms of cumulative stress, depression, anxiety, exposure to acute and chronic trauma, compulsive behaviors, and addiction;

2. Combating and overcoming stigmas;

3. Responding appropriately to aggressive behaviors such as domestic violence and harassment; and

4. Accessing available mental health treatment and resources.

B. Any emergency medical services agency may develop the mental health awareness training curricula in conjunction with other emergency medical services agencies or emergency medical services personnel stakeholder groups or may use any training program, developed by any entity, that satisfies the criteria set forth in subsection A.

C. Emergency medical services personnel who receive mental health awareness training in accordance with this section shall receive appropriate continuing education credits from the Office of Emergency Medical Services.