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MS HB1253

MS HB1253
State Fire Academy; designate as an authorized medical first responder training program.


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Introduced
02/17/2020
In Committee
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
02/26/2020
Passed
06/24/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/01/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 45-11-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate The State Fire Academy As An Authorized Medical First Responder Training Program; To Authorize The State Fire Academy To Provide Training For Medical First Responders; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill designates the State Fire Academy as an authorized medical first responder training program. It authorizes the State Fire Academy to provide initial and continuing competency training for Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, and Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced, up to a limit of 120 students per year. The training program must meet or exceed the national standard curriculum and certification requirements established by the State Board of Health. The bill allows successful graduates of the State Fire Academy's training to be eligible for certification by the State Board of Health.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 07/01/2020)

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