| Updated: |
6/8/2006 |
| Description: |
A person who has responsibility to process requests for medical assistance from the public or to dispatch medical care providers. |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 181.644
OAR 259.008.0011
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| Duration: |
Employed & meets annual maintenance requirements. |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
None |
| Responsible Agency: |
DPSST - Standards & Certifications |
| Fee Exemptions: |
NONE |
| Examination Information: |
NONE |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
4 hours annually |
| Bonding Requirements: |
NONE |
| Insurance Requirements: |
NONE |
| Prerequisites: |
1. Employed by a dispatch center or private ambulance company.2. Pass exam meeting 12 grade reading and writing levels.3. Submit fingerprints.4. No criminal convictions.5. Attend and pass basic emergency medical dispatcher course accredited by DPSST.6. Current in first aid/CPR.7. Field Training Manual.8. Complete Code of Ethics.9. Employed as emergency medical dispatcher for 9 months. |
| Application Form: |
F-7, Application for Certification |
| Service Links: |
 Standards & Certification Division
 Criminal Justice Forms, click on F-7 Acrobat or Word
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Fingerprint Card on file with FBI |
| Additional Information: |
Contact Certifications and Records Section for specific certification level information at 503-378-2353. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
DPSST - Standards & Certifications |
| E-mail Address: |
Marilyn.Lorance@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-378-2427
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| Mail Address: |
DPSST - Standards & Certifications
4190 Aumsville Hwy SE
Salem, OR 97301
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| Website Information: |
http://oregon.gov/DPSST/SC/index.shtml |
