This document provides the required and approved medication list for EMS agencies based on the certified provider level and EMS agency licensure level.
EMS agencies and providers can benefit from the intervention by a PA Critical Incident Stress Management Team. Here are resources regarding CISM Teams.
EMS providers may choose to downgrade their certification to a lower level. Below EMS providers will find the process and application to request a certification by downgrade.
All providers certified at or above the AEMT level are required to have ALS skills verifications completed by the EMS agency's medical director. The skills verification must be completed initially and every 12 months. The EMS agency is responsible for maintaining the verification records for seven years.
The EMS Act of 2009 and the Rules and Regulations require the driver of a licensed EMS vehicle be EMSVO certified. Here you will find resources on initial and renewal certification registration for the EMSVO.