Butte County Municipal Code Art. VI Issuance of EMT and Paramedic Certificates; Duties and Responsibilities

Any person desiring to act as or be employed as an EMT or provide EMT services for an Ambulance Service Provider within the County shall apply for and obtain an EMT certificate from any LEMSA within the State in accordance with Health & Safety Code sections 1797.210 and 1797.212 and in accordance with LEMSA Policies and Procedures Manual.

(Ord. No. 4057, § 1, 5-21-13)

Any person desiring to act as or be employed as an EMT-P or provide EMT-P services for an Ambulance Service Provider within the County shall apply for and obtain an EMT-P license in accordance with Health & Safety Code sections 1797.172 and in accordance with the State Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) and be accredited by the LEMSA.

In addition to the other requirements and obligations set forth in this chapter, each EMT, Paramedic shall comply with: the provisions of the Emergency Medical Services System and the Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Act, Health and Safety Code section 1797 et seq.; the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, section 100000 et seq.; and the LEMSA Policies and Procedures Manual. Failure to comply with this section shall result in disciplinary action as provided in Health and Safety Code section 1798.200 and the LEMSA Policies and Procedures Manual.

(Ord. No. 4057, § 1, 5-21-13)