FL S0450

Removes the requirement for emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and 911 public safety telecommunicators to complete an educational course on HIV/AIDS transmission, infection control, and prevention as a condition of biennial relicensure.

Redefines "basic life support" to reference the National EMS Education Standards and United States Department of Transportation curriculum (in addition to or instead of specific techniques like CPR, splinting, and oxygen administration).

Changes the comprehensive state plan for emergency medical services from biennial review to review every 5 years.

Extends the timeframe for passing the certification examination from 1 year to 2 years after course completion for emergency medical technicians and paramedics.

Updates training program requirements to reference the National EMS Education Standards rather than specific Department of Transportation course guides, and removes the 4-hour HIV/AIDS training requirement from approved programs.