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FL H0195

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Daphne Campbell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Deletes requirement that emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and 911 public safety telecommunicators complete an educational course on HIV and AIDS under section 381.0034.

  • Redefines "basic life support" and "advanced life support" terms to reference National EMS Education Standards in addition to existing curriculum standards.

  • Changes comprehensive state plan for emergency medical services review period from biennial (every 2 years) to every 5 years.

  • Reduces time limit for out-of-state trained EMTs and paramedics to complete certification examination from 2 years to 1 year after application receipt.

  • Requires approved EMS training programs to include 4 hours of HIV/AIDS instruction and 2 hours of trauma scorecard instruction in their curricula, effective July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Emergency Medical Services

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 520 (Ch. 2013-128)

4/29/2013

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services3/8/2013
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee2/12/2013
Health Quality Subcommittee1/23/2013

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