EMMCO News
Call for Speakers
It's that time of year again, we need speakers for our 2016 Symposium! If you are interested in speaking at Symposium 2016 or know someone who is, click here for more information!
FAQ- Child Protection Act Affects EMS Agencies
Revised Date version 7/29/15 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ! EMS & FIRE AGENCIES MUST READ THE FOLLOWING Q & A LINK REGARDING CPSL CLEARANCES. Additional Information provided in 7/29/15 version.
PA's Child Protection Servcies Act Link to clearances
Page Updates
The following pages have recently been updated -
FY 14-15 Annual Report Released / Revised Ambulance KKK-A-1822F Specs / Revised CPR 2015 Programs / 2015 AEMT Protocols & CCT Protocols
2015 ALS Protocols Released
2015 ALS Protocols have been released. Implementation by 9/1/2015. Information Bulletin 2015 ALS Protocols ED Spinal Care Update
AEMT & BLS Protocol Update
The Bureau of EMS has released two information bulletins. AEMT scope of practice. 2015 Statewde BLS Protocol Rollout for all EMS providers.
Answering-the-call.us Goes Live
Check out your EMS agency's newest recruitment website - www.Answering-the-call.us Downloadable files are being added to the site.
Hands on Hands Challenge
In 2015, EMS providers are challenged to invite (1) friend to EMS and educate another in Hands Only CPR. Click HERE.
BLS Practitioners that expire April 1, 2015
New cards have been sent out. If you have not received your card, please check your con-ed in the EMS Portal then contact our office to make sure we have the correct address on file.
Thank you.
CPR Card Submission For Renewal of Certification
All certified EMS practitioners are required to submit a current CPR card at the time of their state certification renewal. See EMSIB 2015-002
The memo also addresses EMSVO credentials and the process that is to be followed if the NEW EMS provider registration card does not list the EMSVO credentials on the card. These process are in effect as of February 24, 2015.
New Scope of Practice
Published in Saturday's PA Bulletin is PA EMS's new scope of practice 2015. Nov. 2014 scope of practice
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