64E-2.007: Vehicle Permits
64E-2.008: Emergency Medical Technician
64E-2.009: Paramedic
64E-2.0094: Voluntary Inactive Certification
64E-2.036: Training Programs
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Currently, Section 401.23(5), F.S. includes the term water vehicle in the definition of ambulance. The rule change for Rule 64E-2007, F.A.C. clarifies the definition of water vehicles and outlines the reasons that they are not transport vehicles or advanced life support transport vehicles.
Currently, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics have to submit separate applications to the Department in order to take the examination. The amended rule will combine the Emergency Medical Technician application for examination and the Paramedic application for examination into one application. Revisions have been made to facilitate online applications. Online applications will streamline the application process and allow these individuals to obtain their approvals in a more efficient manner.
The application for approval of an Emergency Medical Services Training Program has been revised to correct grammatical errors and allow for the standardization with the National Standard Curricula.
SUMMARY: The amended rule offers clarification to the term “water vehicle” as it relates to vehicle permits. The amended rule includes reference to current forms with revision dates.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 381.0011, 381.0034, 381.0035, 401.23, 401.27, 401.2715, 401.35 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.001, 381.0205, 401.23, 401.24, 401.25, 401.251, 401.26, 401.27, 401.2715, 401.30, 401.31, 401.34, 401.35, 401.41, 401.411, 401.414 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):
DATE AND TIME: July 31, 2007, 2:00 p.m. and ending no later than 4:00 p.m. if deemed necessary
PLACE: Florida Department of Health, 4025 Esplanade Way, Room 301, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Alexander Macy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-18, Tallahassee, FL 32399, Alexander_Macy@doh.state.fl.us, (850)245-4440, ext. 2735 If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Lisa Walker, Government Analyst, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-18, Tallahassee, FL 32399, Lisa_Walker2@doh.state.fl.us, (850)245-4440 ext. 2733, fax: (850)488-9408
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
64E-2.007 Vehicle Permits.
(1) through (4) No change.
(5) For purposes of Section 401.26(1), F.S.:
(a) Water vehicles with a total capacity of two persons or less are neither transport vehicles nor advanced life support transport vehicles.
(b) Water vehicles with a total capacity of three or more persons are neither transport vehicles nor advanced life support transport vehicles, if:
1. Staffed and equipped per the Licensee Medical Director’s protocols consistent with the certification requirements of Chapter 401, F.S.; and
2. Reported to the Bureau with sufficient information to identify the water vehicle and to document compliance with (b)1. Such report shall be updated with each license renewal.
(c) A transport vehicle or advanced life support transport vehicle that has explicit staffing, equipment and permitting requirements under statute and other rules of the department cannot fall under paragraph (a) or (b).
Specific Authority 381.0011, 401.23, 401.26, 401.35 FS. Law Implemented 381.001, 381.0205, 401.23, 401.24, 401.25, 401.251, 401.26, 401.27, 401.30, 401.31, 401.34, 401.35, 401.41, 401.411, 401.414 FS. History–New 11-29-82, Amended 4-26-84, 3-11-85, Formerly 10D-66.53, Amended 4-12-88, 12-10-92, 11-30-93, 1-26-97. Formerly 10D-66.053, Amended 1-3-99, 12-18-06,_________.
64E-2.008 Emergency Medical Technician.
(1) through (1)(a) No change.
(b) apply for and pass Florida EMT certification examination on DH Form 1583, August 05 April 05, Application for Examination for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) & Paramedic Initial Certification Application which is incorporated by reference and available from the department, as defined by subsection 64E-2.001(8), F.A.C., and
(c) through (2)(a) No change.
(b) Successfully pass the EMT certification examination during the current certification cycle; and complete 2 hours of HIV AIDS refresher training, in accordance with Section 381.0034, F.S.; and maintain a current CPR BLS card for the professional rescuer. Prior to taking the examination, a candidate shall submit DH Form 1583, August 05 April 05, Application for Examination for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) & Paramedic Initial Certification Application to the department so as to be received by the department in accordance with the published examination application deadlines which may be obtained by contacting the department, as defined by subsection 64E-2.001(8), F.A.C., and pay the required fees.
Specific Authority 381.0011, 381.0034, 381.0035, 401.23, 401.27, 401.35 FS. Law Implemented 381.001, 401.23, 401.27, 401.34, 401.41, 401.35, 401.411, 401.414 FS. History–New 11-29-82, Amended 4-26-84, 3-11-85, Formerly 10D-66.56, Amended 11-2-86, 4-12-88, 8-3-88, 12-10-92, 11-30-93, 12-10-95, 1-26-97. Formerly 10D-66.056, Amended 8-4-98, 1-3-99, 9-3-00, 4-15-01, 6-3-02, 11-03-02, 10-24-05, 1-11-06, 1-23-07,________.
64E-2.009 Paramedic.
(1) through (1)(a)2. No change.
(b) apply for and pass Florida paramedic certification examination in accordance with the published examination application deadlines located on the department’s website on DH Form 1583, August 05, Application for Examination for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Paramedic Certification DH Form 1977, April 05, Paramedics Initial Certification Application which is incorporated by reference in Rule 64E-2.008, F.A.C.; and
(c) through (2)(a) No change.
(b) Successfully pass the paramedic certification examination during the current certification cycle; complete 2 hours of HIV AIDS refresher training in accordance with Section 381.0034, F.S.; and also maintain a current ACLS card. Prior to taking the examination, a candidate shall submit DH Form 1583, August 05, Application for Examination for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Paramedic Certification DH Form 1977, April 05, Paramedics Initial Certification Application to the department so as to be received by the department in accordance with the published examination application deadlines located on the department’s website, and pay the required fees.
Specific Authority 381.0011, 381.0034, 381.0035, 401.27, 401.35 FS. Law Implemented 381.001, 401.23, 401.27, 401.34, 401.35, 401.41, 401.411, 401.414 FS. History–New 11-29-82, Amended 4-26-84, 3-11-85, Formerly 10D-66.57, Amended 4-12-88, 8-3-88, 12-10-92, 11-30-93, 12-10-95, 1-26-97, Formerly 10D-66.057, Amended 8-4-98, 1-3-99, 9-3-00, 4-15-01, 6-3-02, 11-03-02, 10-24-05, 1-23-07,________.
64E-2.0094 Voluntary Inactive Certification.
(1) through (2)(e)1. No change.
2. DH Form 1583, August 07 April 05, August 05, Application for Examination for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Paramedic Certification Emergency Medical Technicians Initial Certification Application, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 64E-2.008, F.A.C.
Specific Authority 401.27, 401.35 FS. Law Implemented 401.27, 401.34, 401.35 FS. History–New 8-4-98, Amended 1-3-99, 9-3-00, 4-21-02, 6-3-02, 11-3-02, 10-24-05, 1-23-07,________.
64E-2.036 Training Programs.
(1) through (1)(d) No change.
(2) To be approved as an EMT Training Program, an entity shall submit a completed DH Form 1698, August 07 October 05, Application for Approval of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Technician – Basic (EMT-B) Training Program, which is incorporated by reference and available from the department.
(3) To be approved as a Paramedic Training Program, an entity shall submit a completed DH Form 1698, August 07 October 05, Application for Approval of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) Training Program, which is incorporated by reference and available from the department.
Specific Authority 401.27, 401.2715 FS. Law Implemented 401.27, 401.2715 FS. History–New 9-3-00, Amended 4-15-01, 4-21-02, 11-3-02, 12-18-06,________.