Section 36-4B-17 - Permitted practice-ParamedicsA paramedic may:
(1) Respond to, assess, and triage nonurgent, urgent, and emergent requests for medical care;(2) Apply basic and focused advanced knowledge and skills necessary to determine patient physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial needs;(3) Perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found in an ambulance, including diagnostic equipment approved by an ambulance service medical director;(4) Administer medications approved by the board;(5) Provide specialized interfacility care during patient transport; and(6) Perform other advanced skills approved by the board.SL 1978, ch 269, § 17; SL 1987, ch 200, § 6; SL 2024, ch 153, §14.Amended by S.L. 2024, ch. 153,s. 14, eff. 7/1/2024.