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.

Here is the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) Application for Certification.

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.

EMS agencies are encouraged to participate in the optional Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program.

Here are resources for the Quick Response Service level of licensure.

The Voluntary Rescue Recognition Program (VRSR) is a joint program between the Office of the State Fire Commissioner and the Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The program recognizing emergency services that can safely and efficiently perform rescue operations and met the standards as established by the two agencies to obtain VRSR.

This document provides a template of sample agreement between the EMS agency and their EMS agency medical director for medical direction as required for licensure as an EMS agency in Pennsylvania.

This document provides a template of sample policies required for licensure as an EMS agency in Pennsylvania.