State Emergency Medical Services Board - Park Services Associates - Certification as Emergency Medical Responders
Impact
This legislation is significant as it amends existing laws regarding emergency medical responder certification, facilitating more efficient recognition of the skills that park services associates already possess. By reducing financial barriers such as licensing and testing fees, the bill aims to increase the number of qualified emergency medical responders, particularly within the Department of Natural Resources. This could lead to improved emergency response capabilities in state parks and natural areas, enhancing overall public safety.
Summary
House Bill 1438 focuses on streamlining the certification process for park services associates to become emergency medical responders. It requires the State Emergency Medical Services Board to credit training and education already completed by these associates toward their certification. Additionally, the bill seeks to eliminate various fees associated with obtaining this certification for individuals employed as park services associates, thereby encouraging more personnel to pursue emergency medical training and roles within the park service sector.
Contention
While the bill primarily addresses regulatory and training concerns, there may be discussions regarding the qualifications and oversight of training programs endorsed by the EMS Board. Ensuring that the training provided to park services associates meets recognized standards will be important to uphold the integrity and effectiveness of emergency medical responses. Opponents might argue that taking away fees without a thorough evaluation of training standards could lead to challenges in ensuring that all emergency medical responders are adequately prepared for real-life situations.
Provides for licensure of emergency medical responders and emergency medical technicians and certification of mobility assistance vehicle operators; revises requirements for delivery of emergency medical and patient transportation services.
Emergency medical services education, tuition and materials reimbursement for emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners, and a live 911 pilot program. (FE)
Emergency medical services education, tuition and materials reimbursement for emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners, and a live 911 pilot program. (FE)
In emergency medical services system, further providing for emergency medical responders, for emergency medical technicians, for emergency medical services vehicle operators and for advanced life support ambulances.