Bill
HB 1907
Overview: HB 1907 - Creating a medical assistant-EMT certification.Status: First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.Introduced: January 16, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bi
Overview: HB 1907 - Creating a medical assistant-EMT certification.
Status: First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
Introduced: January 16, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish a new medical assistant-EMT certification in the state. The goal is to create a hybrid role that combines the skills and responsibilities of both medical assistants and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), allowing for more efficient and comprehensive patient care.
Key Provisions:
- Defines the scope of practice and training requirements for the new medical assistant-EMT certification
- Outlines the certification process, including educational and examination standards
- Grants medical assistant-EMTs the authority to perform certain emergency medical procedures, such as administering medications and providing basic life support
- Requires the state's Department of Health to oversee the certification program and develop related regulations
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Medical assistants and EMTs who may choose to pursue the new certification
- Healthcare facilities, such as hospitals and clinics, that could benefit from having staff with this hybrid skill set
- Patients who may receive more integrated and efficient emergency medical care from certified medical assistant-EMTs
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the first reading stage and has been referred to the Health Care & Wellness committee for further consideration. If passed, the Department of Health would need to establish the certification program and related regulations before the new role could be implemented.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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