Action | Amend current regulations to include new regulations as a result of legislative changes and changes in the practice of EMS. |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 3/19/2010 |
In the definitions, an Advanced EMT is listed as a "medic". The scope of practice of an AEMT per the NASEMSD definitions is very similar to our current Enhanced EMT, which is not considered a medic. For instance, the AEMT does not have the ability to use a manual heart monitor, which to me seems one of the defining skills of a medic.
In 12VAC5-31-880, part 2.b.3, it looks like the attendant-in-charge for a fixed-wing transport can be any level of EMT, not specifically an EMT-Paramedic -- but the assistant attendant must be a paramedic.