Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 170.000 - Emergency Medical Services System
Section 170.820 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.170
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) The functions of an Advanced EMT include:
(1)
The functions of an EMT-Basic as set forth in
105
CMR 170.810; and
(2) The provision of limited advanced life
support related to airway and circulatory maintenance in accordance with the
Statewide Treatment Protocols.
(B) The minimum training requirements for certification as an Advanced EMT are as follows:
(1) Successful completion of the requirements
for training as an EMT-Basic; and
(2) Successful completion of
Department-approved Advanced EMT initial training, or successful completion of
Department-approved equivalent training.
(C) The supplemental training requirements of a certified Advanced EMT are as follows:
(1)
Conformance with the requirements of
105
CMR 170.810(C)(1);
and
(2) Within the two-year term of
certification, successful completion of continuing education topical hours, and
submission of documentation of such completion of training through the
Department-designated web-based continuing education tracking platform, in
accordance with Department standards for the Advanced EMT. The Department shall
establish standards for continuing education in administrative
requirements.
(D) An Advanced EMT may initiate Advanced Life Support-Advanced level skills, in accordance with the Statewide Treatment Protocols.
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