Bill
HB 6594
Overview: HB 6594, AN ACT ESTABLISHING A VIRTUAL TRAINING PROGRAM TO STUDENTS SEEKING CERTIFICATION AS A NURSE'S AIDE OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, was referred to the Joint Com
Overview: HB 6594, AN ACT ESTABLISHING A VIRTUAL TRAINING PROGRAM TO STUDENTS SEEKING CERTIFICATION AS A NURSE'S AIDE OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, was referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health on January 24, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to create a virtual training program to help students obtain certification as nurse's aides or emergency medical technicians (EMTs), addressing workforce shortages in these critical healthcare fields.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a virtual training program for nurse's aide and EMT certification, to be administered by the state Department of Public Health
- Allows students to complete both theoretical and practical training components remotely, with virtual simulations and remote supervision
- Requires the program to meet all existing certification standards and requirements
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Students seeking nurse's aide or EMT certification, who will have increased access to training through the virtual program
- Healthcare facilities, which may benefit from a larger pool of certified nurse's aides and EMTs to address workforce needs
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health for consideration. If passed, the virtual training program would need to be established and implemented by the Department of Public Health.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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