Section 22-18-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN. Any individual who is an emergency medical services personnel, is 18 years of age or older, and who satisfies all of the following: a. Has successfully completed […]
Section 22-18-10 Community paramedicine program. (a) The board may establish and administer a community paramedicine program to authorize paramedics to provide community paramedic services under the direction and oversight of the program medical director, as further provided in this section. (b) The criteria for which an individual is eligible as a patient for a community […]
Section 22-18-2 Exceptions to applicability of chapter. The provisions of this article shall not apply to volunteer rescue squads that are members of the Alabama Association of Rescue Squads, Inc., and which furnish BLS ambulance service to the public; nor shall the provisions of this chapter apply to businesses or companies which only provide free […]
Section 22-18-3 Rules and regulations. (a) In the manner provided in this section, the Board of Health shall establish and publish reasonable rules and regulations for the training, qualification, scope of privilege, and licensing of EMSP, and provider services, and for the operation, design, equipment, and licensing of air and ground ambulances. In adopting rules […]
Section 22-18-4 Fees of licenses; disposition of funds; qualifications for EMSP licensure. (a) In addition to all other fees now payable, the Board of Health shall establish, by rule, a fee for EMSP and air or ground provider service licenses. Each license issued to an EMSP shall be valid for a period of 24 calendar […]
Section 22-18-5 Advisory board. Repealed by Act 2016-394, §2, effective May 12, 2016. (Acts 1971, No. 1590, p. 2717, §4; Acts 1995, No. 95-276, p. 488, §1.)
Section 22-18-6 Violations; good Samaritan provisions; scope of privilege; control of emergency scene; penalties. (a) It shall be a Class A misdemeanor for any person, firm, company, corporation, organization, facility, or agency to do any of the following: (1) Deliberately hinder, obstruct, or interfere with an officer, inspector, or duly authorized agent of the board […]
Section 22-18-7 Article cumulative; powers of municipalities. This article is cumulative and shall not be construed as limiting any power or authority of any municipality to set standards equal to, or above, state standards as provided in this chapter. (Acts 1971, No. 1590, p. 2717, §8.)
Section 22-18-8 Reimbursement by new employer for training expenses. In those instances in which EMSP of any municipality, county, fire district, or the state are employed by the State of Alabama, any county, fire district, or another municipality, within 24 months after completing the training requirements mandated by this chapter, or by rules adopted by […]
Section 22-18-9 Criminal history background checks. (a) When reviewing an applicant for initial licensure under this article, the Board of Health may require a fingerprint-based state and national criminal background check through the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency for purposes of determining the applicant’s suitability for licensure. (b) The applicant shall pay all costs associated […]
