There are multiple pieces of legislation impacting EMS. Here EMS agencies, providers, and partners can find various legislation influencing the operations of EMS.
In 2015, Act 15 required EMS providers, both paid and volunteer, to have background completed every 5 years. The required background checks include a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check through the Department of Human Services.
EMS providers may choose to downgrade their certification to a lower level. Below EMS providers will find the process and application to request a certification by downgrade.
All providers certified at or above the AEMT level are required to have ALS skills verifications completed by the EMS agency's medical director. The skills verification must be completed initially and every 12 months. The EMS agency is responsible for maintaining the verification records for seven years.