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Heart Health Monitoring and Screening for First Responders

Heart Health Monitoring and Screening for First Responders

Webinar ~ February 26, 2025, -
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Description

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to present “Heart Health Monitoring and Screening for First Responders,” brought to you by NOTA Fitness and Wellness. This webinar is specifically designed for first responders, providing essential knowledge and practical skills to monitor and maintain heart health effectively. With expert guidance and the latest research, this course equips you with the tools and techniques necessary to ensure your cardiovascular health is always at its best, enabling you to perform at your peak in any situation.

In this engaging and informative webinar, participants will delve into the following topics:

  • Relevant Screenings: Learn about the key heart health screenings that every first responder should undergo regularly.

  • Testing Protocols: Understand the various tests available for assessing cardiovascular health and how to interpret the results.

  • Age Protocols: Discover age-specific guidelines and protocols for heart health monitoring to ensure you are following the best practices at every stage of your career.

  • Risk Factors: Identify the risk factors unique to first responders and how to mitigate them effectively.

  • Lifestyle Tips: Gain practical advice on diet, exercise, and stress management to support heart health.

  • Emergency Response: Learn how to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies among colleagues and within the community.

  • Technology in Monitoring: Explore the latest technological advancements in heart health monitoring and how to integrate them into your daily routine.

Join us for this fun and interactive session to gain the critical knowledge and skills necessary to keep your heart healthy, ensuring you are always ready to respond when duty calls.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is open to all first responder groups, including, but not limited to, law enforcement, fire/EMS, EMTs, dispatchers, and corrections. Additionally, retired first responders, as well as civilian peer support and mental health clinicians who are culturally competent in first responder wellness, are encouraged to attend.

Partial In-service Credit

Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for law enforcement officers will not be available.

Cost and Registration

There is no registration fee to attend this training. Pre-registration is required.

Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.

For More Information, Contact:

Ron Coombs
(804) 845-0505
Email