16-31.5-1-1. Intent

Sec. 1. In order to protect the public through verification of competency and ensure accountability for patient care related activities, all states license emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, such as emergency medical technicians (EMTs), advanced EMTs, and paramedics. This compact is intended to facilitate the day to day movement of EMS personnel across state boundaries […]

16-31.5-1-2. Purpose

Sec. 2. This compact is designed to achieve the following purposes and objectives: (1) Increase public access to EMS personnel. (2) Enhance the states’ ability to protect the public’s health and safety, especially patient safety. (3) Encourage the cooperation of member states in the areas of EMS personnel licensure and regulation. (4) Support licensing of […]