§ 31-11-60. Obtaining and Administering Drugs by Certified Employees of Counties or Municipalities
Any emergency medical technician, paramedic, or cardiac technician who is certified under this article and who works for a county or municipal police department, fire department, or rescue unit is authorized to obtain any substance which such person is authorized to administer by virtue of his certification. Any such unit to which the emergency medical […]
§ 31-11-60.1. Program for Physician Control Over Emergency Medical Services to Nonhospital Patients
As used in this Code section, the term: “Ambulance service medical director” means a physician licensed to practice in this state and subject to the approval of the local coordinating entity and the department who has agreed, in writing, to provide medical direction to a specific ambulance service. “Base station facility” means any facility responsible […]
§ 31-11-60.2. Testing for Illegal Drug Usage by Emergency Medical Technicians; Requirements
All persons licensed or certified based upon successful completion of training set forth in paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 31-11-51 or paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 31-11-52 shall be subject to random testing for evidence of use of illegal drugs. Such testing shall occur at least biannually for the […]
§ 31-11-61. Penalty
Any person who shall falsely represent himself to be a certified emergency medical technician, certified cardiac technician, or certified paramedic or who shall accept or continue in employment as such and perform the duties thereof without being certified as prescribed by this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. History. Code 1933, § 88-3112.10, enacted […]
§ 31-11-55.1. Opioid Antagonists Administered by First Responder to Save Life of Person Experiencing Opioid Related Overdose
As used in this Code section, the term: “First responder” means any person or agency who provides on-site care until the arrival of a duly licensed ambulance service. This shall include, but not be limited to, persons who routinely respond to calls for assistance through an affiliation with law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and rescue […]
§ 31-11-55.2. Administration of Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Intramuscular by Emergency Medical Services Personnel; Training; Reporting; Immunity
As used in this Code section, the term: “Congenital adrenal hyperplasia” means the salt-wasting form of the classic type of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. “Emergency medical services personnel” means any person who has been certified as an emergency medical technician, cardiac technician, or paramedic. Paramedics shall be authorized to administer hydrocortisone sodium succinate intramuscularly for the […]
§ 31-11-56. Revocation of Certificates Issued to Emergency Medical Technicians
Certificates issued to emergency medical technicians pursuant to this chapter may be revoked for good cause, as set forth in the rules and regulations, by the department after notice to the certificate holder of the charges and an opportunity for hearing. Such proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the […]
§ 31-11-57. Revocation of Certificates Issued to Paramedics and Cardiac Technicians
Certificates issued to paramedics and cardiac technicians pursuant to this chapter may be revoked for good cause by the department in accordance with established rules and regulations, after notice to the certificate holder of the charges and an opportunity for hearing. Such proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the […]
§ 31-11-58. Recertification of Emergency Medical Technicians; Continuing Education Requirements
The department shall be authorized to require emergency medical technicians seeking recertification under this chapter to complete department approved continuing education. The department shall be authorized to approve courses including but not limited to courses offered by the department, the number of hours required, and the category in which these hours should be earned. The […]
§ 31-11-58.1. Recertification of Paramedics and Cardiac Technicians; Continuing Education Requirements
The department shall be authorized to require paramedics and cardiac technicians seeking recertification under this chapter to complete department approved continuing education of not less than 40 hours biennially. The department shall be authorized to approve courses including but not limited to courses offered by the department, the number of hours required, and the category […]