Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health
Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services
Chapter 3 - AERO MEDICAL SERVICES
Subchapter 5 - Medical Direction
Rule 15-12-31-3.5.5 - Certification of Air Medical Personnel
Current through September 24, 2024
There shall be at least one certified air medical provider on board an air ambulance to perform patient care duties on that air ambulance as certified by the Bureau of EMS. The requirements for air medical personnel shall consist of not less than the following:
1. A valid license or certificate to practice their level of care (MD, DO, RN, Advanced Practice Provider - Licensed Nurse Practitioner and Physician's Assistant, Critical Care Paramedic, Paramedic, RT) in the state
2. Note: The requirements of this section are established in regard to scope of practice for air medical personnel and the mission of the air ambulance service. The medical director of the service will outline requirements in the medical control plan of the service and upon approval of BEMS, verification of these requirements will be required.
3. The licensee shall maintain documentation of each clinician's training and qualifications and shall insure that the attendant meets the continuing education requirements for their licensed specialty.
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-59-5
