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OK HB1083

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

Pat Ownbey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Oklahoma Emergency Response Systems Development Act (63 O.S. 2011) to modernize emergency medical services personnel terminology and classifications.

  • Replaces outdated "EMT/Basic," "EMT/Intermediate," and "EMT/Paramedic" titles with "Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)," "Intermediate," "Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)," and "Paramedic."

  • Adds new definitions for "Certified Emergency Medical Responder," "Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)," "Certified Emergency Medical Response Agency," and updates references to "Licensed Emergency Medical Personnel" throughout the statute.

  • Requires paramedic training programs to be accredited or obtain Letter of Review status from CoAEMSP by December 31, 2012, with only accredited programs able to enroll new students after January 1, 2013.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2013; repeals Section 1-2508 regarding licensure without examination.

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; modifying definitions under the Oklahoma Emergency Response Systems Development Act; effective date.

Professions and Occupations

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/12/2013

4/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/13/2013
Public Health2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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