SB 1054 Summary

• Removes the definition of "examination" from the statute, allowing the department to develop or prescribe examinations for paramedics other than those from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians within 2 years of the bill's effective date.

• Requires non-accredited education program sponsors offering paramedic programs to inform individuals that the sponsor lacks accreditation as described under the relevant subsection.

• Establishes two examination pathways for paramedics: one developed by the department and one from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or approved equivalent organization, with the department authorized to charge fees not exceeding the National Registry examination fee.

• Changes mandatory language from "shall" to "must" throughout sections governing approved education programs and license renewal requirements.

• Modifies references to examinations in temporary licensing and relicensure provisions to specify "applicable" examinations as described in the licensure requirements.