Indiana Code 16-31.5-4-2. Requirements to practice
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Sec. 2. To exercise the privilege to practice under the terms and provisions of this compact, an individual must:
(2) possess a current unrestricted license in a member state as an EMT, an AEMT, a paramedic, or at a state recognized and licensed level with a scope of practice and authority between EMT and paramedic; and
(1) be at least eighteen (18) years of age;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-31.5-4-2
- AEMT: means an individual licensed with cognitive knowledge and a scope of practice that corresponds to that level in the National EMS Education Standards and National EMS Scope of Practice Model. See Indiana Code 16-31.5-2-1
- EMT: means an individual licensed with cognitive knowledge and a scope of practice that corresponds to that level in the National EMS Education Standards and the National EMS Scope of Practice Model. See Indiana Code 16-31.5-2-6
- license: means the authorization by a state for an individual to practice as an EMT, an AEMT, or a paramedic, or at a level between EMT and paramedic. See Indiana Code 16-31.5-2-8
- medical director: means a physician licensed in a member state who is accountable for the care delivered by EMS personnel. See Indiana Code 16-31.5-2-9
- member state: means a state that has enacted this compact. See Indiana Code 16-31.5-2-10
- paramedic: means an individual licensed with cognitive knowledge and a scope of practice that corresponds to that level in the National EMS Education Standards and the National EMS Scope of Practice Model. See Indiana Code 16-31.5-2-11
- privilege to practice: means an individual's authority to deliver emergency medical services in remote states as authorized under this compact. See Indiana Code 16-31.5-2-12
- scope of practice: means defined parameters of various duties or services that may be provided by an individual with specific credentials. See Indiana Code 16-31.5-2-16
- state: means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States. See Indiana Code 16-31.5-2-18
(3) practice under the supervision of a medical director.
As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.46.