FL S1286

Allows emergency medical technicians and paramedics certified or seeking certification to participate in impaired practitioner treatment programs at the consultant's election, with costs excluded from the Medical Quality Assurance Trust Fund.

Exempts consultant entities that employ a medical director or registered nurse executive director from needing licensure as substance abuse or mental health treatment providers if they employ or contract with licensed professionals for required services.

Expands consultant contracting services to include students at any school preparing health care practitioners or veterinarians for licensure, rather than limiting to specific physician and nurse programs.

Clarifies that the Department of Financial Services defends claims against consultants for emergency interventions, including injunctive, affirmative, and declaratory relief actions.

Allows radiologic technologists certified or seeking certification to participate in impaired practitioner treatment programs at the consultant's election, effective July 1, 2012.