FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 1543

                                  C 111 L 88

BYRepresentatives Cantwell, Brooks, Day, Vekich, D. Sommers, Braddock, Bristow, Lux, P. King, Sprenkle, Meyers and Lewis

Eliminating the requirement of a practical examination for recertification of emergency medical technicians if other requirements are met.

House Committe on Health Care

Senate Committee on Health Care & Corrections

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Social and Health Services licenses emergency medical services and vehicles, and certifies Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and First Responders.  To be certified, EMTs and First Responders must take a written and practical examination.  EMTs and First Responders may apply for re-certification every three years upon successfully passing another written and practical examination.  These persons are required to have at least 30 hours of continuing education over a three-year period.

SUMMARY:

An emergency medical technician is not required to take the practical examination for re-certification if the applicant received a passing grade on the state written examination, and completed an ongoing training and evaluation program approved under rules of the Department of Social and Health Services.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 97   0

      Senate    49     0 (Senate amended)

      House 93   0 (House concurred)

EFFECTIVE:June 9, 1988