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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 6 - EMT classes, initial roster › Rule 15-12-31-6.6.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Initial rosters shall be completed by the approved EMT
						instructor following the end of the second week of class meetings. Initial
						roster forms can be obtained from the BEMS or be completed on the BEMS website.
						The final roster for a class will not be accepted without an initial roster on
						file with the BEMS.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 7 - EMT classes, final roster › Rule 15-12-31-6.7.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Final rosters shall be completed by the approved EMT
						instructor immediately following the end of class. The final roster shall be
						inclusive of all students on the initial roster. The final roster will note
						students who withdrew, failed, and completed the EMT class. The final roster
						form can be obtained from the BEMS or be completed on the BEMS web site.
						Students successfully completing the class will not be allowed to test National
						Registry until a final roster is on file with the BEMS.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 8 - EMT Training Programs, minimum admittance criteria › Rule 15-12-31-6.8.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Age of at least 18 years.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 8 - EMT Training Programs, minimum admittance criteria › Rule 15-12-31-6.8.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Students currently enrolled in a Mississippi Community or
						Junior College dual enrollment program may also be considered eligible to enter
						an EMT training program in exception to other stated admission
						requirements.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 9 - EMT Refresher Training › Rule 15-12-31-6.9.1

Current through June 25, 2024
EMT refresher training shall consist of: the current
						National Registry Standards for EMT, and shall include successful completion of
						a local written and practical examination. Written permission from BEMS must be
						obtained prior to the start of EMT refresher training. Instructors should
						complete the class approval form and submit to BEMS, at minimum, thirty (30)
						calendar days prior to the first day of class. This may be waived with prior
						consultation with the BEMS office.
1.
					 All Refresher training classes shall conform to the National Continued
					 Competency Program (NCCP) standards and approved by the BEMS and
					 MDTQA.
2. The local component of
					 the NCCP constitutes specific topic requirements decided by the BEMS and/or
					 MDTQA shall be included. Examples include state protocols, areas of
					 specialization, or tasks that require additional focus based on
					 QA/QI.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 10 - Prerequisites to certification and recertification as an EMT › Rule 15-12-31-6.10.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Age of at least 18 years.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 10 - Prerequisites to certification and recertification as an EMT › Rule 15-12-31-6.10.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Completion of the Board's approved Emergency Technician
						Training Program
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 10 - Prerequisites to certification and recertification as an EMT › Rule 15-12-31-6.10.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Apply to BEMS using forms provided (e.g. application for
						state certification) Applications must be accompanied by a fee fixed by the
						Board, which shall be payable to the Board
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 10 - Prerequisites to certification and recertification as an EMT › Rule 15-12-31-6.10.4

Current through June 25, 2024
For paper applications, also include copy of current
						National Registry card equivalent to the level of re-certification requested
						and an original Statewide or Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreement (JMCA).
						(Statewide or Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreements are valid only for the
						certification period in which they are submitted.)
Miss.
						Code Ann. §
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 10 - Prerequisites to certification and recertification as an EMT › Rule 15-12-31-6.10.5

Current through June 25, 2024
EMTs failing to re-certify with BEMS on or before the
						expiration date of his/her certification period will be considered officially
						expired
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 11 - EMT, Grounds for Suspension or Revocation › Rule 15-12-31-6.11.2

Current through June 25, 2024
If the Bureau finds that public health, safety, and
						welfare requires emergency action and a finding to that effect is incorporated
						in its order, summary suspension of a certification may be ordered pending
						proceedings for revocation or other action.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 12 - Functional Job Analysis › Rule 15-12-31-6.12.1

Current through June 25, 2024
EMT work as part of a team. Thorough knowledge of
						theoretical procedures and ability to integrate knowledge and performance into
						practical situations are critical. Self-confidence, emotional stability, good
						judgment, tolerance for high stress, and a pleasant personality are also
						essential characteristics of a successful EMT at any level. EMT also must be
						able to deal with adverse social situations, which include responding to calls
						in areas having high crime rates.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 13 - Physical demands › Rule 15-12-31-6.13.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good
						physical stamina, endurance, and body condition which would not be adversely
						affected by lifting, carrying, and balancing at times, patients in excess of
						125 lbs. (250, with assistance). EMT must be able to work twenty-four-hour
						shifts. Motor coordination is necessary for the well-being of the patients, the
						EMT, and co-worker over uneven terrain.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 14 - Performance Standards for EMT › Rule 15-12-31-6.14.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The EMT who functions within the State of Mississippi
						must be able to demonstrate the following skills and understand the elements of
						total emergency care to the satisfaction of the local training coordinator and
						the BEMS Training programs must be approved by the BEMS. The skills listed
						herein will enable the basic level EMT to carry out all EMT level patient
						assessment and emergency care procedures.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 14 - Performance Standards for EMT › Rule 15-12-31-6.14.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Skills included in the Scope of Practice for a
						Mississippi EMT includes the following:
1. Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal
					 Airway
2. Bag-Valve Mask
3. Sellick's Maneuver
4. Demand Valve - manually triggered
					 ventilation
5. Head Tilt Chin
					 Lift
6. Jaw Thrust
7. Modified Jaw Thrust
8. Obstruction - Manual
9. Oxygen Therapy - humidifiers; Oxygen
					 Therapy -Nasal Cannula; Oxygen Therapy -Non-rebreather mask; Oxygen Therapy
					 -Partial rebreather mask; Oxygen Therapy -simple face mask; Oxygen Therapy
					 -Venturi mask
10. Pulse
					 oximetry
11. Suctioning - Upper
					 airway.
12. Ventilator - Automated
					 transport (ATV)
(prehospital, nonintubated patient)
13. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
					 (CPR)
14. Defibrillation -
					 automated/semi-automated
15.
					 Hemorrhage control - Direct pressure; Hemorrhage control - tourniquet
16. MAST/PASG
17. Mechanical CPR Device.
18. Spinal immobilization - cervical collar;
					 Spinal immobilization - long board; Spinal immobilization - manual; Spinal
					 immobilization - seated patient; Spinal immobilization - rapid manual
					 extrication.
19. Extremity
					 stabilization - manual.
20.
					 Extremity splinting; Splint - traction
21. Mechanical patient restraint.
22. Emergency moves for endangered
					 patients.
23. Assisting patient
					 with his/her own prescribed medications (aerosolized/nebulized); Oral Glucose;
					 Oral Aspirin; sublingual nitroglycerine; Auto-injector (self or peer care);
					 Auto-injector (patient's own prescribed medication. Unit dose auto injectors
					 for self or peer care (MARK I); Administer Narcotic antagonist unit dose
					 intranasal
24. Assisted delivery
					 (childbirth); Assisted complicated delivery (childbirth)
25. Blood pressure - automated; Blood
					 pressure - manual.
26. Eye
					 irrigation
27. Blood Glucose
					 Level
28. Tourniquet and Wound
					 packing
29. 12 lead ECG acquisition
					 and transmission
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 14 - Performance Standards for EMT › Rule 15-12-31-6.14.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Note: Skills and medications not listed in these
						regulations may not be performed by any BLS provider until each skill and/or
						medication has been individually and specifically approved by BEMS in
						writing.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 15 - Area and Scope of Practice of the EMT-Basic › Rule 15-12-31-6.15.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The EMT represents the first component of the emergency
						medical care system. Through proper training the EMT will be able to provide
						basic life support to victims during emergencies, minimize discomfort and
						possible further injuries. The EMT may provide non-invasive emergency
						procedures and services to the level described in the National Registry
						Standards for EMT. Those procedures include recognition, assessment,
						management, transportation, and liaison.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 15 - Area and Scope of Practice of the EMT-Basic › Rule 15-12-31-6.15.2

Current through June 25, 2024
An EMT is a person who has successfully completed an
						approved training program and is certified. The EMT training program must equal
						or exceed the educational goals and objectives of the National Registry
						Standards for EMT Training.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 15 - Area and Scope of Practice of the EMT-Basic › Rule 15-12-31-6.15.3

Current through June 25, 2024
It is appropriate to transport patients whose urgent
						needs or reasonably perceived needs for care exceed the scope of practice for
						the ambulance attendant, if the following conditions are present:
1. The patient has existing advanced
					 therapeutics or treatment modalities for a preexisting condition, and
2. The patient is located in a non-hospital
					 setting, and
3. The patient's
					 condition is considered to be so urgent that the benefits of prompt transport
					 by available personnel to an appropriate hospital outweigh the increased risk
					 to the patient from affecting a delay waiting for qualified medical personnel
					 to arrive.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 15 - Area and Scope of Practice of the EMT-Basic › Rule 15-12-31-6.15.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The person possessing the highest level of
						certification/license must attend the patient unless otherwise authorized by
						medical control.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 6 - EMERGENCY MEDIAL TECHNICIAN › Subchapter 15 - Area and Scope of Practice of the EMT-Basic › Rule 15-12-31-6.15.5

Current through June 25, 2024
EMTs of all levels, may attend and transport by
						ambulance, patients who have pre-existing procedures or devices that are beyond
						the EMT's scope of practice if:
1.
					 there is no need, or reasonably perceived need, for the device or procedure
					 during transport; and
2. an
					 individual (including the patient himself) that has received training and
					 management of the procedure or device accompanies the patient to the
					 destination.
3.
Note:
					 Should doubt exist in regard to the transport of any device or procedure,
					 medical control should be contacted for medical direction.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 1 - Training Authority AEMT › Rule 15-12-31-7.1.1

Current through June 25, 2024
AEMT Training courses are offered through the Mississippi
						Community College System and the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Additionally,
						organized EMS districts as recognized by the BEMS, are authorized to provide
						this training. The guidelines and minimum standards are set forth in order to
						establish a minimum level of training for the Advanced Emergency Medical
						Technician. These guidelines and minimum standards shall be met by all Advanced
						Emergency Medical Technician Courses in the state. The University of
						Mississippi Medical Center is authorized by the BEMS to conduct ALS training
						programs statewide. All advanced life support programs must have the BEMS
						approval.
Miss.
						Code Ann. §
												41-59-5 &
						45-11-12
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 2 - AEMT Curriculum › Rule 15-12-31-7.2.1

Current through June 25, 2024
AEMT Curriculum must conform, at minimum, to the National
						EMS Education Standards developed by the United States Department of
						Transportation, National EMS Scope of Practice, National EMS Core Content and
						current revisions as approved for use by the BEMS. The BEMS and the State EMS
						Medical Director must approve all training curriculums. Written permission from
						the BEMS must be obtained prior to the start of an AEMT training
						course.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 3 - Request for Approval of AEMT training programs › Rule 15-12-31-7.3.1

Current through June 25, 2024
A list of BEMS approved AEMT training programs will be
						available at the BEMSoffice and BEMS web site.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 3 - Request for Approval of AEMT training programs › Rule 15-12-31-7.3.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Request for approval of AEMT training programs not
						contained on the approved list shall be sent to the BEMS with evidence and
						verification that:
1. AEMT training
					 program meets, at minimum, the requirements of the National EMS Education
					 Standards
2. AEMT Instructors
must be approved by
the BEMS.
3. AEMT Instructors must be approved by the
					 BEMS. Community college instructor standards may meet this
					 requirement.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 4 - AEMT Training Programs › Rule 15-12-31-7.4.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The program shall consist of, at minimum, four
						components: didactic, laboratory, clinical and field. The time required to
						complete each component may vary, in part being dependent on the ability of
						students to demonstrate their mastery of the educational objectives by written,
						verbal, and practical examination.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 4 - AEMT Training Programs › Rule 15-12-31-7.4.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The program shall maintain on file, for each component of
						the curriculum, a reasonable comprehensive list of the terminal objectives to
						be achieved by the student and must be given to the students at the beginning
						of each class or module. These objectives must delineate mastery in all
						competencies identified, including curriculum documentation, measurement
						techniques used, and the records maintained on each student's
						work.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 4 - AEMT Training Programs › Rule 15-12-31-7.4.3

Current through June 25, 2024
The student must be informed about the methods and data
						used in determining grades and about the mechanism for appeal. Conditions
						governing dismissal from the program must be clearly defined in writing and
						distributed to the student at the beginning of the training
						program.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 4 - AEMT Training Programs › Rule 15-12-31-7.4.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Evidence of student competence in achieving the
						educational objectives of the program must be kept on file. Documentation must
						be in the form of both written and practical examinations.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 4 - AEMT Training Programs › Rule 15-12-31-7.4.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Classroom, clinical and optional field faculty must
						prepare evaluations on each student. Documentation must be maintained
						identifying the counseling given to individual students regarding their
						performance and the recommendations maintained identifying the counseling given
						to individual students regarding their performance and the recommendations made
						to correct inadequate performance. Documentation on whether or not the student
						followed through on faculty recommendations should also be maintained.
						Instruction should be supported by performance assessments.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 4 - AEMT Training Programs › Rule 15-12-31-7.4.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Faculty must be presented with the program's educational
						objectives for uses in didactic, laboratory, clinical and field practical. The
						course coordinator must ensure that stated educational objectives are covered
						and should answer any questions from students or clarify information presented
						by a lecturer.
1. Didactic
					 Instruction: Lectures, discussions, and demonstrations presented by physicians
					 and others who are competent in the field.
2. Clinical and Other Settings:
a. Instruction and supervised practice of
					 emergency medical skills.
b.
					 Practice should not be limited to the development of practical skills alone,
					 but should include knowledge and techniques regarding patient evaluations,
					 development of patient rapport, and care for and understanding of the patient's
					 illness. Documentation must be maintained for each student's performance in all
					 of the various areas. A frequent performance evaluation is
					 recommended.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 4 - AEMT Training Programs › Rule 15-12-31-7.4.7

Current through June 25, 2024
General courses and topics of study must be achievement
						oriented and shall provide students with:
1. The ability to recognize the nature and
					 seriousness of the patient's condition or extent of injuries to access
					 requirements for emergency medical care.
2. The ability to administer appropriate
					 emergency medical care based on assessment findings of the patient's
					 condition.
3. Lift, move, position,
					 and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further
					 injury; and,
4. Perform safely and
					 effectively the expectations of the job description.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 4 - AEMT Training Programs › Rule 15-12-31-7.4.8

Current through June 25, 2024
Policy for Administration: Operational Policies: Student
						matriculation practices and student and faculty recruitment should be
						non-discriminatory with respect to race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.
						Student matriculation and student and faculty recruitment practices are to be
						consistent with all laws regarding non-discrimination. It is recommended that
						records be kept for a reasonable period of time on the number of students who
						apply and the number who successfully complete training.
1. Announcements and advertising about the
					 program shall reflect accurately the training being offered.
2. The program shall be educational, and
					 students shall use their schedule time for educational experiences.
3. Health and safety for students, faculty,
					 and patients shall be adequately safeguarded.
4. Cost to the student shall be reasonable
					 and accurately stated and published.
5. Policies and process for student
					 withdrawal and refunds on tuition on fees shall be fair and made known to all
					 applicants.
6. Curriculum
					 Description: Instructional content of the AEMT training program shall include
					 the minimal terminal objectives for entry-level EMS personnel to achieve the
					 parameters outlined in the National EMS Scope of Practice as defined in the
					 National EMS Education Standards.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 5 - AEMT classes, class approved › Rule 15-12-31-7.5.1

Current through June 25, 2024
AEMT class approval forms can be requested from the BEMS
						or be completed on the BEMS website. Approved AEMT instructors should complete
						the class approval form and submit to the BEMS, at minimum, thirty (30)
						calendar days prior to the first day of class. This may be waived with prior
						consultation with the BEMS office. The BEMS will assign a class number to all
						approved requests and return to the approved AEMT instructor. Incomplete
						paperwork will be returned without action.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 6 - AEMT classes, initial roster › Rule 15-12-31-7.6.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Initial rosters shall be completed by the approved AEMT
						instructor immediately following the second week of the class. Initial roster
						forms can be obtained from the BEMS or be completed on the BEMS website. A
						final roster for a class will not be accepted without an initial roster on file
						with the BEMS.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 7 - AEMT classes, final roster › Rule 15-12-31-7.7.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Final rosters shall be completed by the approved AEMT
						instructor immediately following the end of a class. The final roster shall be
						inclusive of all students on the initial roster. The final roster will note
						students who withdrew, failed, and completed the AEMT class. The final roster
						form can be obtained from the BEMS or be completed on the BEMS web site.
						Students successfully completing the class will not be allowed to test National
						Registry until a final roster is on file with the BEMS.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 8 - AEMT Training Programs, minimum admittance criteria › Rule 15-12-31-7.8.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Age of at least 18 years.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5;
						Miss. Code Ann. §
												41-60-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 8 - AEMT Training Programs, minimum admittance criteria › Rule 15-12-31-7.8.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Must be a Mississippi certified EMT
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5;
						Miss. Code Ann. §
												41-60-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 9 - AEMT Refresher Training › Rule 15-12-31-7.9.1

Current through June 25, 2024
AEMT refresher training shall consist of the current BEMS
						approved AEMT Refresher Curriculum and shall include successful completion of a
						local written and practical examination. Written permission from the BEMS must
						be obtained prior to the start of an AEMT refresher course. Instructors should
						complete the class approval form and submit to the BEMS, at minimum, thirty
						(30) calendar days prior to the first day of class. This may be waived with
						prior consultation with the BEMS office.
1. All Refresher training classes shall
					 conform to the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP)
					 standards.
2. The local component
					 of the NCCP constitutes specific topic requirements decided by the BEMS and/or
					 MDTQA shall be included. Examples include state protocols, areas of
					 specialization, or tasks that require additional focus based on
					 QA/QI.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 10 - Prerequisites to certification and certification as an AEMT › Rule 15-12-31-7.10.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Age of at least 18 years.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 10 - Prerequisites to certification and certification as an AEMT › Rule 15-12-31-7.10.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Apply to BEMS using forms provided (e.g. application for
						state certification) Applications must be accompanied by a fee fixed by the
						Board, which shall be payable to the Board
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 10 - Prerequisites to certification and certification as an AEMT › Rule 15-12-31-7.10.3

Current through June 25, 2024
For paper applications, also include copy of current
						National Registry card equivalent to the level of re-certification requested
						and an original Statewide or Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreement (JMCA).
						(Statewide or Jurisdictional Medical Control Agreements are valid only for the
						certification period in which they are submitted.)
Miss.
						Code Ann. §
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 10 - Prerequisites to certification and certification as an AEMT › Rule 15-12-31-7.10.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Completion of the Board's approved Advanced Emergency
						Technician Training Program
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 10 - Prerequisites to certification and certification as an AEMT › Rule 15-12-31-7.10.5

Current through June 25, 2024
EMTs failing to re-certify with BEMS on or before the
						expiration date of his/her certification period will be considered officially
						expired.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 11 - Functional Job Analysis › Rule 15-12-31-7.11.1 - AEMT work as part of a team

Current through June 25, 2024
Thorough knowledge of theoretical procedures and ability
						to integrate knowledge and performance into practical situations are critical.
						Self-confidence, emotional stability, good judgment, tolerance for high stress,
						and a pleasant personality are also essential characteristics of a successful
						AEMT at any level. AEMT also must be able to deal with adverse social
						situations, which include responding to calls in areas having high crime
						rates.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 12 - Physical demands › Rule 15-12-31-7.12.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good
						physical stamina, endurance, and body condition which would not be adversely
						affected by lifting, carrying, and balancing at times, patients in excess of
						125 lbs. (250, with assistance). AEMT must be able to work twenty-four-hour
						shifts. Motor coordination is necessary for the well-being of the patients, the
						AEMT, and co-worker over uneven terrain.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 13 - Performance Standards for AEMT › Rule 15-12-31-7.13.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The AEMT who functions within the State of Mississippi
						must be able to demonstrate the following skills and understand the elements of
						total emergency care to the satisfaction of the local training coordinator. All
						AEMT Training programs must be approved by the BEMS. The skills listed herein
						will enable the AEMT to carry out all AEMT level patient assessment and
						emergency care procedures.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 13 - Performance Standards for AEMT › Rule 15-12-31-7.13.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Skills included in the Scope of Practice for a
						Mississippi AEMT includes the following:
1. Insertion of airways that are NOT intended
					 to be placed into the trachea
2.
					 Tracheobronchial suctioning of an already intubated patient
3. Assessment
4. Establish and maintain peripheral
					 intravenous access
5. Establish and
					 maintain intraosseous access in a pediatric patient
6. Administer (nonmedicated) intravenous
					 fluid therapy
7. Administer
					 sublingual nitroglycerine to a patient experiencing chest pain of suspected
					 ischemic origin
8. Administer
					 subcutaneous or intramuscular epinephrine to a patient in anaphylaxis
9. Administer glucagon to a hypoglycemic
					 patient
10. Administer intravenous
					 D50 to a hypoglycemic patient
11.
					 Administer inhaled beta agonists to a patient experiencing difficulty breathing
					 and wheezing
12. Administer a
					 narcotic antagonist to a patient suspected of narcotic overdose
13. Administer nitrous oxide for pain relief
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 14 - Area and Scope of Practice of the AEMT › Rule 15-12-31-7.14.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician's scope of
						practice includes basic, limited advanced and pharmacological interventions to
						reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with acute out-of-hospital
						medical and traumatic emergencies. Emergency care is based on assessment
						findings. Additionally, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians provide care to
						minimize secondary injury and provide comfort to the patient and family while
						transporting the patient to an emergency care facility.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 14 - Area and Scope of Practice of the AEMT › Rule 15-12-31-7.14.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician's knowledge,
						skills, and abilities are acquired through formal education and training. The
						Advanced Emergency Medical Technician has the knowledge associated with, and is
						expected to be competent in, all of the skills of the EMR and EMT. The major
						difference between the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and the Emergency
						Medical Technician is the ability to perform limited advanced skills and
						provide pharmacological interventions to emergency patients.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 14 - Area and Scope of Practice of the AEMT › Rule 15-12-31-7.14.3

Current through June 25, 2024
An AEMT is a person who has successfully completed an
						approved training program and is certified. The AEMT training program must
						equal or exceed the educational goals and objectives of the National Standard
						Training curriculum for the AEMT.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 14 - Area and Scope of Practice of the AEMT › Rule 15-12-31-7.14.4

Current through June 25, 2024
It is appropriate to transport patients whose urgent
						needs or reasonably perceived needs for care exceed the scope of practice for
						the ambulance attendant, if the following conditions are present:
1. The patient has existing advanced
					 therapeutics or treatment modalities for a preexisting condition, and
2. The patient is located in a non-hospital
					 setting, and The patient's condition is considered to be so urgent that the
					 benefits of prompt transport by available personnel to an appropriate hospital
					 outweigh the increased risk to the patient from affecting a delay waiting for
					 qualified medical personnel to arrive.
3. The person possessing the highest level of
					 certification/license must attend the patient unless otherwise authorized by
					 medical control or as otherwise specified by approved protocols.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 14 - Area and Scope of Practice of the AEMT › Rule 15-12-31-7.14.5

Current through June 25, 2024
EMT, AEMT, and Paramedics, may attend and transport by
						ambulance, patients who have pre-existing procedures or devices that are beyond
						their scope of practice if:
1. there
					 is no need, or reasonably perceived need, for the device or procedure during
					 transport; and
2. an individual
					 (including the patient himself) that has received training and management of
					 the procedure or device accompanies the patient to the destination.
3.
Note: Should doubt exist in regard
					 to the transport of any device or procedure, medical control should be
					 contacted for medical direction.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 7 - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) › Subchapter 15 - AEMT, Grounds for Suspension or Revocation › Rule 15-12-31-7.15.2

Current through June 25, 2024
If the Bureau finds that public health, safety, and
						welfare requires emergency action and a finding to that effect is incorporated
						in its order, summary suspension of a certification may be ordered pending
						proceedings for revocation or other action.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 8 - Paramedic › Subchapter 1 - Training Authority for Paramedic › Rule 15-12-31-8.1.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Department of Education, Office of Career
						and technical Education, with the cooperation of the Governor's Highway Safety
						Program, the Mississippi State Department of Health, and the American College
						of Surgeons-Mississippi Committee on Trauma, and the Mississippi Chapter of the
						American College of Emergency Physicians, offered the advanced life support
						training course through the Mississippi Community College System. The
						guidelines and minimum standards are set forth in order to establish a minimum
						level of training for the Paramedic level. These guidelines and minimum
						standards shall be met by all Paramedic Courses in the state. The University of
						Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medical Technology, is
						authorized by the BEMS to conduct ALS training programs statewide. All advanced
						life support programs must have the BEMS approval.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5;
						Miss. Code Ann. §
												41-60-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 8 - Paramedic › Subchapter 1 - Training Authority for Paramedic › Rule 15-12-31-8.1.2

Current through June 25, 2024
BEMS is authorized to approve or disapprove in-state
						clinical and field practicum education activities for out-of-state CoAEMSP
						accredited paramedic programs. Out-of-state paramedic students participating in
						clinical or field practicum must be state certified at the EMT or AEMT
						level.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 8 - Paramedic › Subchapter 2 - Paramedic Curriculum › Rule 15-12-31-8.2.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Paramedic curriculum must conform, at minimum, to the
						National EMS Scope of Practice developed by the United States Department of
						Transportation and the Mississippi Curriculum Framework - Emergency Medical
						Technician (EMT) and Paramedic and all current revisions as approved for use by
						the BEMS. Minimum hours required for Paramedic are: 795 didactic/lab and 675
						clinical/field. BEMS, the State EMS Medical Director, and the Medical
						Direction, Training, and Quality Assurance Committee must approve all training
						curriculums.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5;
						Miss. Code Ann. §
												41-60-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 8 - Paramedic › Subchapter 3 - Request for Approval of Paramedic Training Programs › Rule 15-12-31-8.3.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Note: A list of BEMS approved Paramedic training
						programs will be available at the BEMS office and BEMS web site.
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5;
						Miss. Code Ann. §
												41-60-13
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 12 - Bureau of Emergency Medical Services › Subpart 31 - Emergency Medical Services › Chapter 8 - Paramedic › Subchapter 3 - Request for Approval of Paramedic Training Programs › Rule 15-12-31-8.3.2

Current through June 25, 2024
All BEMS approved Paramedic training programs must be
						accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS
						Professions (CoAEMSP). BEMS shall be present for any site visit conducted by
						the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions
						(CoAEMSP).
Miss. Code Ann.
						§
												41-59-5;
						Miss. Code Ann. §
												41-60-13