SB272 Alabama 2010 Session

This bill would amend language related to the regulation and provision of emergency medical services to be consistent with national performance standards and guidelines; would add an advanced level of licensure for Emergency Medical Technicians; would add members to the State Emergency Medical Control Committee; would allow advisory groups to meet by electronic means; and would provide for participation in meetings by designees of members

Relating to the regulation of emergency medical services by the Department of Public Health; to amend Sections 22-18-1, 22-18-2, 22-18-3, 22-18-4, 22-18-6, 22-18-8, 22-18-40, 22-18-41, and 22-18-42, Code of Alabama 1975; to update language to be consistent with national standards and guidelines; to add a new category of licensure for advanced emergency medical technicians; to define and regulate air ambulances; to add members to the State Emergency Medical Control Committee; and to establish the terms of the members and allow for meetings by electronic means and participation in meetings by designees of members.