DAR File No. 27439

Health, Health Systems Improvement, Emergency Medical Services

R426-12

Emergency Medical Services Training and Certification Standards

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 27439
Filed: 09/20/2004, 09:33
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act, Section 26-8a-302, authorizes the EMS Committee to establish initial and on-going certification training requirements for emergency medical services personnel and requires the Department to develop, conduct and authorize training and testing for emergency medical services personnel.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The rule establishes the minimum certification and recertification requirements for EMS personnel and must be continued to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Utah who receive prehospital care. No opposing comments have been received.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Leslie Johnson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6292, by FAX at 801-538-6808, or by Internet E-mail at lesliejjohnson@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Scott D. Williams, Executive Director

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE:

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Leslie Johnson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6292, by FAX at 801-538-6808, or by Internet E-mail at lesliejjohnson@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.