Paramedic Services and Staff
Paramedic services providing 9-1-1 response in Wisconsin must:
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Be licensed as a Paramedic service
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If Licensed before January 1,
2000 the Ambulance will be staffed with 2 Paramedics
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If Licensed after January 1,
2000 the Ambulance may be staffed with 1 Paramedic and 1 Licensed
provider of another level
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Operate under
an approved operational plan
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Operate under
approved protocols
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Operate under the Wisconsin Scope
of Practice for the Paramedic
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Operate with
licensed/certified EMS personnel, credentialed with that service
Licensed Paramedics in Wisconsin must:
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Have completed an approved
Paramedic course and
subsequent refresher courses
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Initially be certified in
PEPP/PALS
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Maintain current CPR for healthcare providers certification
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Maintain current ACLS
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Hold a current certificate from the State of Wisconsin
(expires June 30 of even numbered years)
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If practicing, be credentialed
with a licensed service
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Follow approved
protocols.
Per Ch. 256, Wis. Stats., and
Wisconsin Administrative Code DHS
110
(Exit DHS), every group that operates as or
advertises as providing Paramedic level service must submit an operational plan
and obtain a license as a Paramedic Service.
Additionally, all individuals operating as Paramedics with a 9-1-1
response service must be trained through a department (DHS) approved Paramedic program and obtain and maintain a state
certificate.
Paramedic Service
Licensure
If a Paramedic service is not a licensed provider submit an operational plan.
Follow the links below for the needed documents:
Individual Paramedic Certification
Just like any other type of EMS licensure, an individual must obtain
their initial
Paramedic provider license within 24 months of successfully completing the
Paramedic course.
This must be completed from their E-Licensing account which can be accessed by
clicking this E-Licensing
(Exit DHS) link. After this has been
obtained the Paramedic will need to complete a Local Credential Agreement (LCA)
for the service they wish to be affiliated with. Only after both the
Service and Medical Directors approve the LCA will the individual be added to
the service's roster.
For specific requirements for all
levels go to the Renewal/Retraining
Requirements page.
Contact
the Program Coordinator
Frederick.Hornby@Wisconsin.gov
for further information.
WARDS
Reporting
The new Administrative Rule
110.34(8) requires
all ambulance responses to be uploaded or entered into WARDS.
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Last Revised:
January 24, 2012 |
