Virginia Healthcare Emergency Management Program Trainings

 

Upcoming Events to Attend

Eastern

• February 16-21, 2026: Virginia Fire Rescue Conference 

  This will be at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
  The Virginia Fire Chiefs Association is bringing another exceptional lineup of educational sessions covering nearly every aspect of modern Fire and EMS operations. This year features an expanded focus on hands-on training opportunities, giving you practical experience alongside expert-led classroom sessions.

  Whether you’re looking to sharpen leadership skills, explore emerging technologies, or connect with fellow fire service professionals, the 2026 conference delivers the tools and insights you need. We look forward to seeing you in Virginia Beach!

  Registration Information: To view event information, sessions, speakers, schedule of courses, and presentations, go to the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association website https://vfca.us/ 

•  February 19, 2026: Highly Infectious Disease Workshop

  This will be held at Sentara Health Building in the Virginia Beach Conference Room. 1330 Sentara Park, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464.

  MedStar Health and Johns Hopkins will review the RESPTCs tiered system and their processes.  Following their presentation, we will hold a workshop where we follow an infected patient through their identification, treatment, and transfer process in the system. 

  Space is limited so we are targeting a small team from your agency/facility.  Hospitals-consider ED, infectious disease, emergency management, and other staff/representatives that would be directly involved in dealing with a highly infectious patient.  Transport-consider a supervisor and 1-2 members of the transport team.  VDH-consider those who would be directly involved in the decision-making processes.  Please share with the appropriate members of your team.

  Registration: https://form.jotform.com/253166387098065 

•  CVHC Medically Vulnerable Populations Tabletop Exercise

  
  This invitation is extended to anyone in the Eastern and Southwest Regions that would like to attend. 
  This exercise will consist of a utility outage (power loss) extending over multiple operational periods.
  The same exercise will be presented at each location 8-12 noon. This is only being offered as an in-person session, so please choose 1 location. 

      March 17: Hiram Davis Medical Center (Petersburg)
          26317 W. Washington St.
          Building 110, 7th Ave.
          Petersburg , VA 23803

      March 18: VCU CHoR Brook Road (Richmond)
          2924 Brook Road
          Richmond VA 23220

      March 19: Lakewood Westend (Henrico)
          1900 Lauderdale Drive
          Richmond VA 23238

  Registration Closes: March 4, 2026

  Registration: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cb5f2a7ab94349b49a80d2c17baefa79 

• March 31, 2026: Hospital EM Accreditation Sharing Session This will be held from 9 am – 4 pm, at the Warwick Conference Center, 12420 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606, Building 6, Conference Room 1 & 2. 

Facilitated by Laura Cooke-MS, CHFM, CHFSP, CLSS-HC, CHSP
Accomplished Life Safety Engineer with history of improving health care
organization performance and productivity while reducing costs by driving all aspects of regulatory compliance (including OSHA, Joint Commission processes, and NFPA101 Life Safety Code).

What We’ll Review:

1. Comprehensive EM Program
   1. HVA, COOP, Committees and Participation, Policy/Plans,Waivers
2. Emergency Ops Plans
   1. Planning, Communications, Staffing,Safety/Security, Resources/Assets
3. EOP Training/Testing/Evaluation
   1. Staff Training, Exercise, AAR, Evaluation of Program
4. Generators and Life Saftey
   1. Generator, Fire Response/Drills, Sprinklers, Fire Extinguishers, Interim Life Saftey

 Registration: https://form.jotform.com/253565082948165 

 

• May 12-17, 2026: TIDEWATER HEALTHCARE EXPO

  This will be held at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel- 777 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510. 

  100+ Sessions   |   Advanced Courses   |   National Presenters   |   CE Credits   |   Exhibitor Hall   |   Event Social

  Acquire essential knowledge through innovative educational sessions and accumulate CE credits while networking with Colleagues. Secure your spot at the 2026 Tidewater Healthcare Expo by registering early for best pricing. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with industry leaders and gain valuable insights at this annual healthcare conference. Registration Link 

  Registration: If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please feel free to contact us at (757) 963-0632 or email tidewater@vaems.org.

Central

•  Medically Vulnerable Populations Tabletop Exercise
• This invitation is extended to anyone in the Eastern and Southwest Regions that would like to attend. 
• This exercise will consist of a utility outage (power loss) extending over multiple operational periods.

• The same exercise will be presented at each location 8-12 noon. This is only being offered as an in-person session, so please choose 1 location. 

      March 17: Hiram Davis Medical Center (Petersburg)
          26317 W. Washington St.
          Building 110, 7th Ave.
          Petersburg , VA 23803

      March 18: VCU CHoR Brook Road (Richmond)
          2924 Brook Road
          Richmond VA 23220

      March 19: Lakewood Westend (Henrico)
          1900 Lauderdale Drive
          Richmond VA 23238

  Registration Closes: March 4, 2026

  Registration: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cb5f2a7ab94349b49a80d2c17baefa79 

Southwest

•  CVHC Medically Vulnerable Populations Tabletop Exercise
  This invitation is extended to anyone in the Eastern and Southwest Regions that would like to attend. 
  This exercise will consist of a utility outage (power loss) extending over multiple operational periods.
  The same exercise will be presented at each location 8-12 noon. This is only being offered as an in-person session, so please choose 1 location. 

      March 17: Hiram Davis Medical Center (Petersburg)
          26317 W. Washington St.
          Building 110, 7th Ave.
          Petersburg , VA 23803

      March 18: VCU CHoR Brook Road (Richmond)
          2924 Brook Road
          Richmond VA 23220

      March 19: Lakewood Westend (Henrico)
          1900 Lauderdale Drive
          Richmond VA 23238

  Registration Closes: March 4, 2026

  Registration: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cb5f2a7ab94349b49a80d2c17baefa79  

Northern 

• None at this time.

 

Learn with Me & EVHC

This is our third quarterly VIRTUAL training and will be held on February 12th at 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. Once you register, you will receive the link. Please share this with as many people as possible. 

Presenter: John Harrison-Cybersecurity State Coordinator for Virginia from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

This presentation will cover the impact of cybersecurity threats on healthcare facilities, recommendations on how healthcare staff should respond, and what to expect from responders. Presenters will also talk about the role of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency along with resources available regionally.

 

The registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7b766da4-97c4-4d37-9b32-4fa6d48dadf2@f1aa1be4-f245-4dfe-8292-6cd9987d1b21 

 

2026 Virginia Patient Safety Summit

This is a VIRTUAL training and will be held on February 26, 2026 from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. 

This year’s Summit will highlight innovative work in Virginia and across the nation to advance a culture of safety and continuous improvement in healthcare. Together, we’ll explore how shared values and behaviors can minimize errors, improve outcomes, and enhance the overall quality and experience of care.

Beginning in 2026, CMS will require all U.S. hospitals participating in Medicare or Medicaid to attest to patient safety structural measures. These measures assess strategies to strengthen systems for safety, including:
Leadership commitment to eliminating preventable harm
Supporting a culture of safety and learning health systems
Accountability and transparency
Patient and family engagement
Join healthcare leaders, clinicians, and patient advocates for this statewide gathering to learn, share, and advance safe care, every day, every step of the way.

The link for the day of is: https://web.cvent.com/event/9ce4f973-c08b-46fc-a605-00cd337c9146/summary?environment=P2 

 

Sentara ED Lecture Series: Child Abuse Recognition Lecture with Dr. Lowen

This virtual free class will be held on February 26, 2026 from 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. on TEAMS. You can also earn 1.5 hours CE & CME. 

Dr. Lowen will be presening a lecture on recognizing and managing pediatric abuse cases. 

Dr. Debbie Lowen earned her medical degree at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. After pediatric residency in Denver, she did a fellowship in Child Abuse Pediatrics at Hasbro Children's Hospital/ Brown University. 

She has been practicing as a child abuse pediatrician since 1997, evaluating children when there are concerns about possible child maltreatment. She has worked several states, testified in multiple different courts, and led the child abuse medical programs in Tulsa, OK and at Vanderbilt in Nashville. 

In 2020, she became Deputy Commision of Child Health for the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, where she oversaw the medical care of the 9000+ children in state custody, assisted CPS with medical cases, worked closely with the child welfare attorneys, and oversaw DCS's child death review process. 

She left DCS after 3.5 years and joined CHKD in May 2024 as the medical director of CHKD's Child Advocacy Center. She enjoys educating learners of all kinds about various aspects of child abuse to increase recognition and awareness of this all-too-common problem.  

 

The link for the day of is: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWM3ODE0NzctZDJmMi00MmZjLTgxNWItNWRiNjJkYmIyM2Yz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22018402d8-1aee-421c-8768-e93413f2d9b8%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22966295b7-ea64-4b81-87e1-74eb9609df5c%22%7d 

 

“Cybersecurity for the Clinician” Video Training Series

Presented by the Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group

“Cybersecurity for the Clinician” is a free, public-service resource developed by the Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group – a coalition of healthcare providers, medical technology, pharmaceutical, payers and health IT companies working with the government to identify and mitigate cyber threats to the healthcare system.

Video on Demand!
For an introductory preview of the first of 8 training videos, go to our HSCC YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/rS0gT6bIiYw .  For institutions and companies wanting to download the eLearning-compatible file for use in your enterprise training program, we would appreciate your registering below.  With your permission we would solicit your feedback about the effectiveness of the videos and ask whether you would be willing to share the total number of your employees having completed the series.  We would hope to contact you ideally no more than quarterly for that measure (no names nor other personal information wanted) so we can assess its visibility and utility.  Any feedback routines will accommodate your policy.

Introduction
The “Cybersecurity for the Clinician” video training series totaling 47 minutes among eight videos explains in easy, non-technical language what clinicians and students in the medical profession need to understand about how cyber attacks can affect clinical operations and patient safety, and how to do your part to help keep healthcare data, systems and patients safe from cyber threats.

The series is good for one CME/CEU credit hour. Using these training videos also may satisfy documentation requirements of the CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule, the National Fire Protection Association and The Joint Commission for facility Hazard Vulnerability Analysis and Risk Analysis and Training.

To Download
The new version 3.0 Cyber Security for the Clinician source is lightweight and flexible for both admins and end users. Easily distribute the entire course, slow release bite-size video slides, or just send out the final quiz to certify your existing experts. The new series now allows users to pause and rewind the video playback for more engaging learning, and includes closed captions for users with a need or preference to read along.

For the series of SCORM zip files for your learning management system, please register below.  For institutions featuring the series on your LMS, we would appreciate being permitted to contact you no more frequently than quarterly to request the total number of recorded views of the series on your system.  Feedback routines will accommodate your policy.

 

Competencies Introduced in Video Series
- Basic cybersecurity literacy
- Apply principles of cyber hygiene and best practices to healthcare/medical technologies and their application environment to mitigate risk and ensure safe practice and care
- The role and risks of connectivity in healthcare technology
- Known consequences of vulnerabilities in healthcare technology
- Awareness of the specific role responsibilities and response in case of a cybersecurity incident
- Understanding of healthcare technologies that support clinical practice, their application environment and associated risks
- Protecting patient information and ensuring confidentiality
- Understanding of rules/regulations and requirements for safe use of healthcare technologies and their application environment
- Recognizing and responding to personal social engineering / fraudulent requests for information; e.g.; phishing
- Account management (e.g., use of work account on social media sites)
- Email management and security
- Emergency planning requirements and patient care absent access to the EH

To get the links: https://healthsectorcouncil.org/cyberclinicianvideos/ Please complete the form below on the website to get the Learning Management Files (scorm) links. 

 

CISA 
Homeland Security - Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP)

The Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) leads the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts to implement the National Policy for Countering Improvised Explosive Devices (PDF) (National Counter-IED policy) and enhance the nation’s ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and mitigate the use of explosives against critical infrastructure; the private sector; and federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial entities. Registration will close 2 business days prior to the scheduled start date. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

AWR-333 — Improvised Explosive Device Construction and Classification (IED-CC)
Provides an overview of the construction and classification of IEDs. Participants will acquire basic knowledge of IEDs, including their function, components, classifications, and how they are constructed.[75 Min]

Link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/AWR-333 

AWR-337 — Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Explosive Effects Mitigation (IED-EEM)
Introduces participants to the effects of detonations and details the difference between blast, thermal/incendiary, and fragmentation effects and the destructive consequences of each on various targets. It also describes security measures and best practices that can help prevent or mitigate explosive effects.[75 Min]

Link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/AWR-337 

AWR-338 — Homemade Explosive (HME) and Precursor Awareness (HME-P)
Provides a basic understanding on HMEs and common precursor materials. Participants will define HMEs, explain the considerations perpetrators have when evaluating whether or not to use HMEs as the explosive for an attack, and identify common precursor chemicals and materials used to make HMEs.[75 Min]

Link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/AWR-338 

AWR-334 — Introduction to the Terrorist Attack Cycle (ITAC)
Introduces a conceptual model of common steps that terrorists take in planning and executing terrorist attacks. Participants will acquire basic knowledge of how terrorists operate and be better able to counter potential attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) by being able to identify the signs of a possible attack and responding appropriately and effectively.[75 Min]

Link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/AWR-334 

AWR-340 — Protective Measures Awareness (PMA)
Introduces participants to identifying and filling facility security gaps and provides foundational knowledge on risks, risk management, and the three rings of security: physical protective measures, procedural/technical protective measures, and intelligence protective measures. Participants will acquire the background knowledge needed to devise appropriate protective measures based on the varied and unique characteristics of individual facilities.[75 Min]

Link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/AWR-340 

AWR-335 — Response to Suspicious Behaviors and Items for Bombing Prevention (RSBI)
Provides an overview of appropriate responses to suspicious behaviors and items by differentiating normal and abnormal behaviors and highlighting appropriate responses to potential terrorist or criminal activity. It also discusses the differences between unattended and suspicious items, and the responses for each situation.[75 Min]

Link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/AWR-335 

AWR-939 — Introduction to Bomb Threat Management (IBTM)
Provides learners foundational knowledge on domestic bomb threat data, the Office for Bombing Prevention BTMP process, elements of a bomb threat plan, and the overall impact of bomb threats.[75 Min]

Link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/AWR-939 

AWR-940 — Surveillance Detection Principles
Provides public safety and security professionals with the knowledge and skills to employ the fundamentals of surveillance detection for bombing prevention related to a facility/system or a planned or unplanned event and to recognize hostile surveillance activity.[4 hrs]

Link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/AWR-940 

AWR-943 — Suspicious Activity Recognition for Bombing Prevention (SAR BP)
Provides participants with the knowledge and skills to identify suspicious activity for bombing prevention related to a facility/system or a planned or unplanned event. The course includes an introduction to the BOMBER acronym and an overview of baseline behaviors, operational indicators, materials acquisition and storage, bomb-making activities, elicitation, and reporting mechanisms.[75 Min]

Link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/AWR-943 

AWR-945 — Bomb Threat Assessment
Provides the participants foundational knowledge on the assessment and evaluation of bomb threats and related responses and considerations. This course introduces types of threats, the threat assessment process, and the implementation of a Bomb Threat Management (BTM) plan.[75 Min]

Link: https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/AWR-945 

 

Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) Awareness Courses
Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) courses provide general awareness level counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) information to a broad audience through an on-line virtual training experience with a live instructor. These courses enhance participants’ awareness and capability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and mitigate attacks that use IEDs against people, critical infrastructure, and other soft targets. Perfect for participants with time availability constraints, they can be taken as stand-alone courses or serve as prerequisites for many of the instructor-led courses provided by the Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP).

For more information on our courses please visit the Bombing Prevention Training page on cisa.gov.

Instructions:

To register select the desired course from the schedule and click apply Note: Registration will close 2 business days prior to the scheduled start date

Two business days prior to training, you will receive an email with additional information:

1. Course-specific info
2. On-Line Virtual Classroom link and login instructions

Instructors will validate the registration during login

Post-test and course survey will be required to obtain a certificate of training

The link for any of these classes: https://cdp.dhs.gov/obp 

 

VDEM - L0146 HSEEP Training Course

This class will be held on May 12-13, 2026 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. in Fairfax. 

This 2-day period of instruction is for those individuals who are directly involved in the planning, design, and evaluation of training exercises. The L0146 HSEEP is a basic-level course that provides a comprehensive overview of exercise design along with practical skill development in accordance with the HSEEP Doctrine. The course uses activities that will give participants an opportunity to interact with many of the templates and other materials that are provided by the National Exercise Division to ensure exercises are conducted in a consistent manner. Upon completion of this course, participants will gain a better understanding of what constitutes an HSEEP consistent exercise.

The target audience for this course is emergency management personnel, public safety personnel, and personnel with primary exercise development roles and responsibilities, and their supervisors; which includes those with planning, budget management, design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning of exercises.

Prerequisites:

Participants must complete the following study (IS) course before attending:

IS-120: An Introduction to Exercise

It is also recommended that participants take IS-0130a - Exercise Evaluator: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-130.a 

 

 

The link to register: https://covlc.virginia.gov

Individuals who need an accommodation of a functional or access need to attend the training should contact the LMS Help Desk via email at LMShelp@vdem.virginia.gov, at least two weeks prior to course start.

 

MGT 312: Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness

This class will be held on April 21, 2026 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. at City of Roanoke 911 Center 1830 Blue Hills Circle NE Roanoke, VA 24012.

 

This workshop provides an interactive forum to better understand the roles and responsibilities of community leaders as related to all-hazard disaster preparedness, to share proven strategies and best practices, and to enhance coordination among whole of community partners.

Participants will introduced.to a basic understanding of planning operational coordination and public information and warning through lecture and group discussions.  The participant will have the opportunity to work through a customized tabletop exercise focused on the strategic objectives faced by senior leaders.  The final activity of the class is the development of an action plan to improve the preparedness posture of the community/organization.

 

The link to register: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/?MO=mClassRegistration&D=FP&C=MGT312&S=730 

L0103: Planning Emergency Operations

This class will be held on April 21-22, 2026 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Abingdon Fire Department, 316 Park St, Abingdon, VA, 24210.

This course is designed to give students an introduction to the basic concepts and steps involved in the planning aspects of emergency operations. Planning is a critical component in the effective management of emergencies and their consequences. Building on the core principles introduced in L0101, L0103 provides learners with a more in-depth exploration of the planning process and its critical role in all phases of emergency management.

 

Target Audience: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from State, local, tribal, territorial, and Federal emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management. 

 

 

The link to register: https://covlc.virginia.gov/ 

DOT 501- Hazardous Materials Instructor Training

This class will be held on July 21- 23, 2026 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Roanoke Fire-EMS Training Center-802 River Ave SE Roanoke, VA 24013.

 

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the Department of Transportation requires that Hazmat Employers* train all Hazmat Employees** within 90 days of starting in the position and conduct recurrent training every three years thereafter. 

The Hazardous Materials Transportation Train the Trainer course, offered at no-cost, is designed for personnel who will be preparing and conducting this training. Course participants will learn applicable PHMSA requirements as well as principles of adult education and effective instructional design. In addition, participants will learn how to develop a systematic training program to ensure that hazmat employees are trained in the five areas required by 49 CFR 72 Subpart H: General awareness/familiarization, Function-specific, Safety, Security awareness, and In-Depth security.

* Hazmat Employer: a person who uses one or more employees regarding: transporting hazmat in commerce; causing hazmat to be transported or shipped in commerce; or designing, manufacturing, fabricating, inspecting, representing, marking, certifying, selling, offering, reconditioning, testing, repairing, or modifying packaging as qualified for use in the transportation of hazmat.

** Hazmat Employee: a person employed by a hazmat employer, or person who is self-employed, and who directly affects hazmat transportation safety including: an owner-operator of a motor vehicle that transports hazmat; a person who: loads, unloads, or handles hazmat; designs, manufactures, fabricates, inspects, tests, reconditions, repairs, modifies, marks, or otherwise represents packaging as qualified for use in the transportation of hazmat; prepares hazmat for transportation; is responsible for safety of transporting hazmat; or operates a vehicle used to transport hazmat.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

• Identify training requirements for hazardous materials according to 49 CFR 172 Subpart H.
• Describe the hazardous materials regulations.
• Recognize hazard classifications and materials.
• Recognize different elements of the hazardous materials table.
• Explain safety training as it relates to hazardous materials.
• Discuss the importance of security training for HazMat employees.
• Determine the proper shipping names for hazardous materials.
• Describe packaging requirements according to the HMR.
• Describe function-specific marking and labeling according to the HMR.
• Discuss shipping papers for hazardous materials.
• Discuss loading, unloading, and handling hazardous materials.
• Describe placarding requirements for hazardous materials.
• Explain driver responsibilities and incident reporting regarding hazardous materials.

 

The link to register:  https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/?MO=mClassRegistration&D=IS&C=DOT501&S=349 

MGT 341: Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Orgs within the Community Infrastructure

This class will be held on April 28, 2026 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Chesterfield County Health Dep 9501 Lucy Corr Circle Chesterfield, VA 23832.

 

The Disaster Preparedness for Healthcare Organizations Within The Community Infrastructure course provides information specific to healthcare organizations vulnerability to a disaster. During this FEMA sponsored course, participants will be introduced to the various natural, technological, and civil hazards to which healthcare organizations may be vulnerable and the potential impacts of those hazards.

Federal guidelines and legislation that serve to aid in the preparedness for, and response to, incidents involving these hazards are discussed, as are current emergency management standards for the healthcare community. Participants review response and recovery issues that should be addressed by medical facilities and organizations in preparation for a large-scale incident, including identification of critical resources necessary for response and recovery.

 

The link to register: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/?MO=mClassRegistration&D=EU&C=MGT341&S=662 

VDEM - L0146 HSEEP Training Course

This class will be held on April 29-30, 2026 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. at VDEM Prince William County EOC, VDEM Prince William County Government Complex (Woodbridge, VA). 

This 2-day period of instruction is for those individuals who are directly involved in the planning, design, and evaluation of training exercises. The L0146 HSEEP is a basic-level course that provides a comprehensive overview of exercise design along with practical skill development in accordance with the HSEEP Doctrine. The course uses activities that will give participants an opportunity to interact with many of the templates and other materials that are provided by the National Exercise Division to ensure exercises are conducted in a consistent manner. Upon completion of this course, participants will gain a better understanding of what constitutes an HSEEP consistent exercise.

The target audience for this course is emergency management personnel, public safety personnel, and personnel with primary exercise development roles and responsibilities, and their supervisors; which includes those with planning, budget management, design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning of exercises.

Prerequisites:

Participants must complete the following study (IS) course before attending:

IS-120: An Introduction to Exercise

It is also recommended that participants take IS-0130a - Exercise Evaluator: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-130.a 

 

 

The link to register: https://covlc.virginia.gov

Individuals who need an accommodation of a functional or access need to attend the training should contact the LMS Help Desk via email at LMShelp@vdem.virginia.gov, at least two weeks prior to course start.

 

VDEM - L0146 HSEEP Training Course

This class will be held on April 29-30, 2026 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. at VDEM Prince William County EOC, VDEM Prince William County Government Complex (Woodbridge, VA). 

This 2-day period of instruction is for those individuals who are directly involved in the planning, design, and evaluation of training exercises. The L0146 HSEEP is a basic-level course that provides a comprehensive overview of exercise design along with practical skill development in accordance with the HSEEP Doctrine. The course uses activities that will give participants an opportunity to interact with many of the templates and other materials that are provided by the National Exercise Division to ensure exercises are conducted in a consistent manner. Upon completion of this course, participants will gain a better understanding of what constitutes an HSEEP consistent exercise.

The target audience for this course is emergency management personnel, public safety personnel, and personnel with primary exercise development roles and responsibilities, and their supervisors; which includes those with planning, budget management, design, development, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning of exercises.

Prerequisites:

Participants must complete the following study (IS) course before attending:

IS-120: An Introduction to Exercise

It is also recommended that participants take IS-0130a - Exercise Evaluator: http://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-130.a 

 

 

The link to register: https://covlc.virginia.gov

Individuals who need an accommodation of a functional or access need to attend the training should contact the LMS Help Desk via email at LMShelp@vdem.virginia.gov, at least two weeks prior to course start.

 

PER 211: MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICAL,
BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR AND
EXPLOSIVE (CBRNE) EVENTS

This class will be held on May 27-28, 2026 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Smith Wagner Building, 9501 Lucy Corr Circle Chesterfield VA, 23832.

Topics
• Planning and Preparing for the Hazardous/ Active Threat Environment
• Identifying and Responding to a Hazardous/ Active Threat Environment using the RAPID-Care algorithm
• Personal protective measures and equipment for the Hazardous/Active Threat Environment.
• Identifying and caring for victims exposed to a Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear (CBRN) agent
• Decontamination of victims exposed to a Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear (CBRN) agent
• Triage and medical care of casualties during a CBRNE incident, Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack or Active Shooter/Hostile Event

 

 

The link to register: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/?MO=mClassRegistration&D=FP&C=PER211&S=1331 

MGT 345: Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems

This class will be held on June 23- 24, 2026 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at VDEM HQ -Training Room 9711 Farrar Court Richmond, VA 23236. 

The Disaster Management for Electric Power Systems course is designed to provide training to electric power systems managers and employees in order to prevent, protect and mitigate against, respond to, and recover from threatened or actual natural disasters, human-caused, and technological disasters affecting electric power facilities and systems.

 

The link to register: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/?MO=mClassRegistration&D=EU&C=MGT345&S=381 

AWR 331: Winter Weather Hazards: Science and Preparedness

This class will be held on October 21, 2026 from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. at North Chesterfield, Virginia. 

This course will prepare participants to understand the basics of winter weather science, the winter weather forecasting process, how winter weather forecasts are communicated, and the fundamentals of winter weather safety and preparedness. Since winter storms can strike every state in the United States, it is important that every community be ready for the hazards associated with them. This awareness-level course will fulfull the goals of the whole community approach to emergency management by reaching a broad sector of the community. Multiple core capabilities will be addressed, with particular emphasis on public information and warning and threats and hazard identification.

 

The link to register: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/delivery/4268/