Establishes EMT Workforce Development Partnership in DOH, appropriates $1.5 million.
Impact
This bill allocates $1.5 million from the General Fund to the Department of Health to facilitate the implementation of the partnership, including training provisions. One of the significant aspects of the bill is that it stipulates that participating institutions cannot charge fees for the training courses or certification exams, contingent upon successful completion of the course and a commitment to serve as an EMT for at least two years. This financial structure is designed to promote access to training for low-income students and residents, addressing potential barriers to entry into the EMT profession.
Summary
Assembly Bill A4255 establishes the EMT Workforce Development Partnership in New Jersey, aiming to enhance the pipeline for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) by providing training opportunities for high school students aged 16 and older, students from institutions of higher education, and community residents. The partnership is to be developed by the Commissioner of Health, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Education and the Secretary of Higher Education, along with certified EMT training agencies and various educational institutions. This initiative seeks to bolster the emergency medical workforce while cultivating community involvement among young individuals.
Contention
There may be points of contention regarding the bill's requirement for participants to serve in their local communities for a minimum period post-certification. Critics may argue that this stipulation could deter potential applicants who may seek employment or live in areas where such volunteer opportunities are limited. Additionally, the funding allocated to this initiative raises questions about its sustainability and the resources available to support ongoing training and recruitment campaigns for EMTs in an evolving healthcare landscape.
Establishes certain requirements and initiatives related to nurses; transfers oversight of certified nurse aides from DOH to Board of Nursing; appropriates $26.7 million.
Establishes certain requirements and initiatives related to nurses; transfers oversight of certified nurse aides from DOH to Board of Nursing; appropriates $26.7 million.
Establishes certain requirements and initiatives related to nurses; transfers oversight of certified nurse aides from DOH to Board of Nursing; appropriates $26.7 million.
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