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FL S1358
Bill
Status
2/23/2011
Primary Sponsor
Steve Oelrich
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement for emergency medical technicians and paramedics to complete an educational course on HIV/AIDS transmission, infection control, and prevention as a condition of biennial relicensure.
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Redefines "basic life support" to reference the National EMS Education Standards and United States Department of Transportation curriculum instead of listing specific techniques.
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Changes the state EMS comprehensive plan revision schedule from biennial (every 2 years) to every 5 years.
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Extends the timeframe for passing the certification examination from 1 year to 2 years after course completion for emergency medical technicians and paramedics.
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Updates training course requirements to reference the National EMS Education Standards in addition to or instead of specific Department of Transportation curriculum names for both initial certification and out-of-state trained applicants.
Legislative Description
Emergency Medical Services
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
5/7/2011