NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 07, 2006, the State of Florida, Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, received a petition for a ninety-day extension of the temporary emergency variance, due to expire November 30, 2006, that was granted to the American Safety and Health Institute, Holiday, Florida.
Applicable Rule: Section 64E-2.038(1)(2)(3) and (5), F.A.C. requires accreditation by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) courses to be accepted as equivalent to CPR or ACLS courses conducted by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Lisa M. Walker, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-18, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1738 or Lisa_Walker2@doh.state.fl.us.
Any interested person or agency may submit written comments on this petition until close of business October 13, 2006 to Ms. Walker.