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EMT-I Extension

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Posted: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 4:04 PM

EMT-I Extension

Per Melissa Kinnard, Interim Director, Office of EMS

Due to an abundance of caution and to accommodate the change in the EMT-I certification, the January 1^st deadline has been extended.  An announcement will be forthcoming.

Anyone with a current valid EMT-I card shall continue to function in that capacity until further notice. The 5000 series protocols will remain in effect until further notice.  The EMT-I current scope of practice will remain in effect until further notice.

Any EMT-I, who completed the paramedic bridge course and currently has a Paramedic Certification in their possession, shall function as a Paramedic.  Those EMT-I's who have completed the bridge course and have not received a Paramedic Certification shall function at the EMT-I level until the Paramedic Certification is received.

The WV Office of EMS is currently reviewing the status of the EMT-I program and will announce details soon.