The following definitions shall apply to this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (a)Department means the New York State Department of Health. (b)Commissioner means the State Commissioner of Health. (c)Person means an individual, partnership, association, corporation or any other legal entity whatsoever. (d)Emergency medical service means a service engaged in providing initial emergency medical assistance, including but not limited to the treatment of trauma, burns, and respiratory, circulatory
Every person certified at any level, or pursuing certification at any level, pursuant to this Part or article 30 of the Public Health Law shall: (a) comply with prehospital practice standards, applicable for the geographic region of the State in which the individual is practicing, as established by: (1)National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (2021), as published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which have been incorporated by