§ 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 […]
§ 31-11-59. Services of Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, and Cardiac Technicians in Hospitals
Emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and cardiac technicians may render any service which they are authorized to render under Code Sections 31-11-53, 31-11-54, and 31-11-55, respectively, in any hospital. Such services shall not be rendered in lieu of the services of a physician or a registered professional nurse and shall only be rendered in a hospital […]
§ 31-11-49. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Center” means the Georgia Crime Information Center. “Certify” and “certification” are synonymous with “license” and “licensure.” “Emergency medical services personnel” means all individuals licensed by the department under this article. History. Code 1981, § 31-11-49 , enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 539, § 1/SB 76.
§ 31-11-50. Medical Adviser
To enhance the provision of emergency medical care, each ambulance service shall be required to have a medical adviser. The adviser shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state and subject to approval by the medical consultant of the Emergency Health Section of the Department of Public Health. Ambulance services unable to […]
§ 31-11-51. Licensing of Emergency Medical Services Personnel; Rules and Regulations; Use of Conviction Data in Licensing Decisions; Retention of Fingerprints
As used in this Code section, the term “conviction data” means a record of a finding or verdict of guilty or plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere with regard to any crime, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, the board […]