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MI HB5460
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Henry Vaupel
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AI Summary
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Requires paramedics and medical first responders education programs and curricula to include training in treating drug overdose patients equivalent to American Heart Association basic life support course training for healthcare providers.
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Changes mandatory language from "shall" to "must" regarding coordination of approved education programs and refresher programs by licensed emergency medical services instructor-coordinators.
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Allows paramedic education program sponsors receiving accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs for the EMT-Paramedic (or equivalent department-approved organization) to be automatically considered approved by the department if they submit verification and maintain accreditation.
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Applies to both initial education programs and ongoing education program sponsors for emergency medical services personnel.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Health facilities; emergency medical services; certain drug overdose training for medical first responders and paramedics; require. Amends sec. 20912 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20912).
Health: emergency response
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/30/2018
1/31/2018