National EMS Scope of Practice

In 2005 the IAFP was invited to participate as a member of the National EMS Scope of Practice Model Review Team.  The National EMS Scope of Practice Model provides a common foundation for States to use in establishing EMS scope of practice laws or administrative regulations.  Although not mandatory, having a national model will improve state-to-state consistency of EMS entry level competencies and public understanding of EMS roles.  The National EMS Scope of Practice Model also provides a basis for the development of National EMS Education Standards and National EMS Certification Examinations.

Following are the Drafts released by the Task Force:

• National EMS Scope of Practice Model Final         Released 9/2006
• National EMS Scope of Practice Model Draft 4.0   Released 9/19/05
• National EMS Scope of Practice Model Draft 3.0   Released 9/02/05
• National EMS Scope of Practice Model Draft 2.0   Released 4/11/05