Bill > HB73

This bill proposes several updates to emergency medical services (EMS) regulations in Pennsylvania, focusing on certification and registration requirements for emergency medical professionals. For emergency medical responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), the bill modifies the recertification process for those whose certification has expired, allowing individuals with certifications expired for six years or less to be recertified by completing competency testing or continuing education credits and obtaining a valid CPR certification. For emergency medical services (EMS) vehicle operators, the bill expands training options by allowing emergency vehicle operator courses to be completed in digital format with an approved trainer, and removes previously required continuing education credits for registration. Additionally, the bill adjusts advanced life support (ALS) ambulance staffing requirements, clarifying that an ALS ambulance must have at least one EMS provider at or above the EMT level and one provider above the advanced EMT level when responding to calls requiring advanced medical services. The bill also provides flexibility for situations with limited EMS resources, allowing alternative staffing configurations during emergencies. These changes aim to modernize EMS training, certification, and staffing practices while maintaining professional standards and patient care quality. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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