| Updated: |
8/3/2007 |
| Description: |
A person who has received formal training in prehospital and emergency care and is state-certified to attend any ill, injured or disabled person. Police officers, fire fighters, funeral home employees and other personnel serving in a dual capacity, one of which meets the definition of "emergency medical technician" are "Emergency Medical Technicians" within the meaning of ORS chapter 682.
Similar Keywords: firemen, fireman, firefighters, paramedics, policeman, policemen |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 682
OAR 333-265
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| Duration: |
Not to exceed 30 months |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Initial & Renewal:
$35 if certified less then 12 months, $65 if certified 12 months or longer.
Duplicate:
$10 fee |
| Responsible Agency: |
DHS - Public Health Division |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
CPR Certificate (Required),
Formal Trauma Case Review (3hrs),
Formal Medical Case Review (3hrs),
Indications, contraindications and complications of medications within EMT-Intermediate Scope of practice (4hrs),
Review of current medical issues relating on pre-hospital care at EMT-Intermediate level (4hrs).
In addition to the above, the EMT - Intermediate must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas as evidenced by the signature of the medical director of the EMT-Intermediate:- Basic airway care to include insertion of a pharyngeal esophageal airway device,
- Rapid extrication and spinal immobilization,
- Intravenous and intraossious access and administration of medications authorized for use by EMT-Intermediate,
- Cardiac arrest management,
- ECG monitoring/interpretation and application of EMT-Intermediate protocols to clinical scenarios.
A maximum of 25 percent of the total required hours for EMT-Intermediate may be obtained by completing any one or combination of any of the following: - teaching related subjects;
- being an EMT exam evaluator, or
- reading medical director or his/her designee pre-approved EMS journals or articles. Special Considerations means any EMS subject that does not fall in either trauma or medical related subjects. If using audiovisual programs, the EMT must have prior approval from his/her medical director or his/her designee and will be calculated hour-for-hour.
CPR Training must: be an American Heart Association "Level C" "Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer", American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR-PRO, EMP-Medic First Aid (BLSPRO) or American Green Cross/National Safety Council Professional Rescuer BLSCRP course completion document. These EMT continuing education requirements are extracted from OAR 333-265-0110, -0120 and -0130. Refer to these OARs for complete instructions. |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
Current Oregon EMT Basic Certification and successfully completed EMT Intermediate course (see EMT Educational Requirements - Intermediate. |
| Application Form: |
Student Registration Form (EM-160547-2), Application for Certification (EM-158562-4) |
| Renewals: |
Prerequisites:
Current Oregon EMT Intermediate Certificaion |
| Duplicate: |
Prerequisites:- The applicant for a duplicate must submit a written request to the Division on the required form and pay the necessary fee.
- Hold a current EMT intermediate certificate.
Application Form:
Application for a dupicate certificate. |
| Service Links: |
 EMS Certification and Training
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Verification of all recertification hours if audited by state EMS office.
Proof of successful completion of Intermediate EMT course. |
| Additional Information: |
Emergency medical services |
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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: |
DHS - Public Health Division |
| E-mail Address: |
health.webmaster@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
971-673-1222
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| Mail Address: |
DHS - Public Health Division
800 NE Oregon St.
Portland, OR 97232
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/index.shtml |
