Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC)

 

Clinical Groups
 

  • Complete online modules: 
    Complete the “Mandatory Training for Trainees” course found at: www.TMS.va.gov; Create a new account using your own email address as the user ID and then create a password.
    You will then establish a profile by means of answering numerous questions.

    To help with some of the questions, see below:
    • I will work at/or will attend an event sponsored by: VHA
    • I am: Health Professional Trainee
    • My Job Information
      • VA Location Code: WAS (Washington DC VA Medical Center)
      • Trainee Type: Nursing
      • Specialty: Registered Nurse
      • POC First Name: Regina
      • POC Last Name: Cherry
      • POC email address: [email protected] 
      • POC phone #: 202-745-8000
      • School: GWU
      • Start Date: 05/24/2021
      • End Date: 08/31/2021

Once the profile is created, you will be able to start the course. Once started, you can stop and restart at any given time.   However, the course is only open for approximately 5-6 days (the TMS system will designate the number of days).   Once completed, print the 3 certificates of completion (“Mandatory Training for Trainees”, “Privacy and HIPAA Focused Training”, and “Mandatory Training for Trainees Refresher”).

 

  • Print all 3 completion modules.
  • Print a copy of your CPR card. 
  • Make an appointment to meet with the Clinical Placement Team ([email protected]) to fill out remaining paperwork.   
  • You will receive further direction on getting fingerprints and badge photo, etc.