IL SB0711

Requires EMS licensure candidates to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examination, eliminating the previous option to take a Department examination instead

Establishes a 30% first-attempt failure rate threshold per course that triggers mandatory quality improvement plan submission to the Department, while prohibiting licensure action against EMS Lead Instructors based solely on pass rates

Allows non-EMS personnel to operate EMS vehicles when meeting Illinois Vehicle Code requirements, two licensed EMS personnel are present, and patient condition requires additional personnel; waivers available for single-EMS situations

Sets minimum EMS Lead Instructor eligibility requirements including current Illinois EMS license, 2 years EMS experience, 6 audited teaching hours, documented classroom teaching experience, and completion of National Standard Curriculum for EMS Instructors

Directs the Department of Public Health to convene stakeholders to develop bridge programs allowing certified nursing assistants to transition to EMS careers and EMS personnel to transition to nursing careers