Kentucky Statutes 311A.125 – Continuing competence — Education courses
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(1) For each licensure renewal of a paramedic following the issuance of an initial license or certification by the board, as a prerequisite for license or certification renewal, all individuals licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall be required to document continuing competence during the immediate past licensure or certification period as prescribed in administrative regulations promulgated by the board.
(2) The board shall approve providers of emergency medical services education and continuing education. The approval may include recognition of providers approved by national organizations and state boards of emergency medical services with comparable standards. Standards for these approvals shall be set forth by the board in administrative regulations promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A. The board need not approve continuing education training provided by a licensed ambulance service for anyone certified or licensed by the board.
(3) The board shall work cooperatively with professional emergency medical services organizations, approved schools, and other potential sources of continuing education programs to ensure that adequate continuing education offerings are available statewide. The board may enter into contractual agreements to implement the provisions of this section.
Effective: June 27, 2019
History: Amended 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 15, effective June 27, 2019. — Amended
2006 Ky. Acts ch. 243, sec. 7, effective July 12, 2006. — Created 2002 Ky. Acts ch.
211, sec. 22, effective July 15, 2002.
(2) The board shall approve providers of emergency medical services education and continuing education. The approval may include recognition of providers approved by national organizations and state boards of emergency medical services with comparable standards. Standards for these approvals shall be set forth by the board in administrative regulations promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A. The board need not approve continuing education training provided by a licensed ambulance service for anyone certified or licensed by the board.
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 311A.125
- Ambulance: means a vehicle which has been inspected and approved by the board, including a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft, except vehicles or aircraft operated by the United States government, that are specially designed, constructed, or have been modified or equipped with the intent of using the same, for the purpose of transporting any individual who is sick, injured, or otherwise incapacitated who may require immediate stabilization or continued medical response and intervention during transit or upon arrival at the patient's destination to safeguard the patient's life or physical well-being. See Kentucky Statutes 311A.010
- Board: means the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. See Kentucky Statutes 311A.010
- Paramedic: means a person who is involved in the delivery of medical services and is licensed under this chapter. See Kentucky Statutes 311A.010
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
(3) The board shall work cooperatively with professional emergency medical services organizations, approved schools, and other potential sources of continuing education programs to ensure that adequate continuing education offerings are available statewide. The board may enter into contractual agreements to implement the provisions of this section.
Effective: June 27, 2019
History: Amended 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 15, effective June 27, 2019. — Amended
2006 Ky. Acts ch. 243, sec. 7, effective July 12, 2006. — Created 2002 Ky. Acts ch.
211, sec. 22, effective July 15, 2002.