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This bill amends existing California law to clarify and standardize first aid and CPR training requirements for state-employed lifeguards, firefighters, and peace officers. Currently, these public safety personnel are required to be trained in first aid and CPR within one year of employment and must complete refresher training every three years. The bill specifically modifies the provisions for state agency employees by designating the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) as the authorizing entity for optional first aid and CPR skills for these personnel. Under the new requirements, EMSA will be responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance and improvement (QA/QI) measures to ensure these skills are used safely and effectively. The bill references specific California Code of Regulations regarding first aid and CPR training for public safety personnel and aims to create a more centralized and standardized approach to optional advanced medical skills for state-employed public safety workers. The changes apply to lifeguards, firefighters, and peace officers who are not primarily in administrative or clerical roles, ensuring that these frontline personnel maintain high standards of emergency medical preparedness.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB796