Ambulance Attendant/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Revision history

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-	<p>The Department of Medical Systems (coordinating agency) and County Board of Supervisors regulate the [http://www.emsa.ca.org/ '''Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)'''].</p>	+	<p>The Department of Medical Systems (coordinating agency) and County Board of Supervisors regulate the [http://www.emsa.ca.org/ '''Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA).''']</p><br>

	<p>This medical service tests, certifies, licenses, and disciplines Emergency Medical Technicians who provide medical care for ambulatory patients. Inquiries or complaints about EMTs should be directed to EMSA. EMSA is not a provider; it regulates the quality and quantity of emergency medical services at the county level, which, for California, includes 52 counties. Each county has its own office to manage local services. Patient care, billing, and fees for emergency care are under the jurisdiction of EMSA, but it does not have authority over ambulance service.</p><br>		<p>This medical service tests, certifies, licenses, and disciplines Emergency Medical Technicians who provide medical care for ambulatory patients. Inquiries or complaints about EMTs should be directed to EMSA. EMSA is not a provider; it regulates the quality and quantity of emergency medical services at the county level, which, for California, includes 52 counties. Each county has its own office to manage local services. Patient care, billing, and fees for emergency care are under the jurisdiction of EMSA, but it does not have authority over ambulance service.</p><br>

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-	<p>The Department of Medical Systems (coordinating agency) and County Board of Supervisors regulate the [http://www.emsa.ca.org '''Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)''']. This medical service tests, certifies, licenses, and disciplines Emergency Medical Technicians who provide medical care for ambulatory patients. Inquiries or complaints about EMTs should be directed to EMSA. EMSA is not a provider; it regulates the quality and quantity of emergency medical services at the county level, which, for California, includes 52 counties. Each county has its own office to manage local services. Patient care, billing, and fees for emergency care are under the jurisdiction of EMSA, but it does not have authority over ambulance service.</p><br>	+	<p>The Department of Medical Systems (coordinating agency) and County Board of Supervisors regulate the [http://www.emsa.ca.org/ '''Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)'''].</p>
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		+	<p>This medical service tests, certifies, licenses, and disciplines Emergency Medical Technicians who provide medical care for ambulatory patients. Inquiries or complaints about EMTs should be directed to EMSA. EMSA is not a provider; it regulates the quality and quantity of emergency medical services at the county level, which, for California, includes 52 counties. Each county has its own office to manage local services. Patient care, billing, and fees for emergency care are under the jurisdiction of EMSA, but it does not have authority over ambulance service.</p><br>

	'''<font color="#4AA02C">Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>		'''<font color="#4AA02C">Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>

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-	<p>The Department of Medical Systems (coordinating agency) and County Board of Supervisors regulate the [http://www.emsa.ca.org/ '''Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)].''' This medical service tests, certifies, licenses, and disciplines Emergency Medical Technicians who provide medical care for ambulatory patients. Inquiries or complaints about EMTs should be directed to EMSA. EMSA is not a provider; it regulates the quality and quantity of emergency medical services at the county level, which, for California, includes 52 counties. Each county has its own office to manage local services. Patient care, billing, and fees for emergency care are under the jurisdiction of EMSA, but it does not have authority over ambulance service.</p><br>	+	<p>The Department of Medical Systems (coordinating agency) and County Board of Supervisors regulate the [http://www.emsa.ca.org '''Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)''']. This medical service tests, certifies, licenses, and disciplines Emergency Medical Technicians who provide medical care for ambulatory patients. Inquiries or complaints about EMTs should be directed to EMSA. EMSA is not a provider; it regulates the quality and quantity of emergency medical services at the county level, which, for California, includes 52 counties. Each county has its own office to manage local services. Patient care, billing, and fees for emergency care are under the jurisdiction of EMSA, but it does not have authority over ambulance service.</p><br>

	'''<font color="#4AA02C">Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>		'''<font color="#4AA02C">Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>

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-	<p>The Department of Medical Systems (coordinating agency) and County Board of Supervisors regulate the [http://www.emsa.ca.org/ '''Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)]'''. This medical service tests, certifies, licenses, and disciplines Emergency Medical Technicians who provide medical care for ambulatory patients. Inquiries or complaints about EMTs should be directed to EMSA. EMSA is not a provider; it regulates the quality and quantity of emergency medical services at the county level, which, for California, includes 52 counties. Each county has its own office to manage local services. Patient care, billing, and fees for emergency care are under the jurisdiction of EMSA, but it does not have authority over ambulance service.</p><br>	+	<p>The Department of Medical Systems (coordinating agency) and County Board of Supervisors regulate the [http://www.emsa.ca.org/ '''Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)].''' This medical service tests, certifies, licenses, and disciplines Emergency Medical Technicians who provide medical care for ambulatory patients. Inquiries or complaints about EMTs should be directed to EMSA. EMSA is not a provider; it regulates the quality and quantity of emergency medical services at the county level, which, for California, includes 52 counties. Each county has its own office to manage local services. Patient care, billing, and fees for emergency care are under the jurisdiction of EMSA, but it does not have authority over ambulance service.</p><br>

	'''<font color="#4AA02C">Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>		'''<font color="#4AA02C">Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>

Cicjscribner at 17:12, 3 September 2010

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	<p>The CHP performs vehicle safety inspections and sells handbooks for ambulance drivers ($1.00).</p><br>		<p>The CHP performs vehicle safety inspections and sells handbooks for ambulance drivers ($1.00).</p><br>

-	'''CHP Commercial Vehicle Section'''<br>	+	'''<font color="#4AA02C">CHP Commercial Vehicle Section'''</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>
	601 North 7 th Street Sacramento<br>		601 North 7 th Street Sacramento<br>
	Sacramento, CA 95811<br>		Sacramento, CA 95811<br>
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	<p>The DMV administers test, issues certificate and files complaint when improper safety actions occur.</p><br>		<p>The DMV administers test, issues certificate and files complaint when improper safety actions occur.</p><br>

-	'''DMV - Division of Investigations'''<br>	+	'''<font color="#4AA02C">DMV - Division of Investigations</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>
	[http://www.dmv.ca.gov/fo/fotoc.htm/ '''www.dmv.ca.gov''']<br>		[http://www.dmv.ca.gov/fo/fotoc.htm/ '''www.dmv.ca.gov''']<br>

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-	<p>The California Ambulance Association records complaints and can revoke membership of ambulance company in the association if the complaint warrants it. For resolution with complaints, contact your local CHP or the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) private ambulance service complaints.</p><br>	+	<p>The [http://www.the-caa.org/ '''California Ambulance Association]''' records complaints and can revoke membership of ambulance company in the association if the complaint warrants it. For resolution with complaints, contact your local CHP or the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) private ambulance service complaints.</p><br>

-	'''California Ambulance Association'''<br>	+	'''<font color="#4AA02C">California Ambulance Association</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>
	333 Diamond Oaks<br>		333 Diamond Oaks<br>
	Roseville, California 95678<br>		Roseville, California 95678<br>
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	[http://www.the-caa.org/ '''www.the-caa.org''']<br>		[http://www.the-caa.org/ '''www.the-caa.org''']<br>

-	'''California EMSA'''<br>	+
		+	'''<font color="#4AA02C">California EMSA</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>
	1930 9th Street<br>		1930 9th Street<br>
	Sacramento, CA 95814<br>		Sacramento, CA 95814<br>
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-	<p>The Department of Medical Systems (coordinating agency) and County Board of Supervisors regulate the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA). This medical service tests, certifies, licenses, and disciplines Emergency Medical Technicians who provide medical care for ambulatory patients. Inquiries or complaints about EMTs should be directed to EMSA. EMSA is not a provider; it regulates the quality and quantity of emergency medical services at the county level, which, for California, includes 52 counties. Each county has its own office to manage local services. Patient care, billing, and fees for emergency care are under the jurisdiction of EMSA, but it does not have authority over ambulance service.</p><br>	+	<p>The Department of Medical Systems (coordinating agency) and County Board of Supervisors regulate the [http://www.emsa.ca.org/ '''Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)]'''. This medical service tests, certifies, licenses, and disciplines Emergency Medical Technicians who provide medical care for ambulatory patients. Inquiries or complaints about EMTs should be directed to EMSA. EMSA is not a provider; it regulates the quality and quantity of emergency medical services at the county level, which, for California, includes 52 counties. Each county has its own office to manage local services. Patient care, billing, and fees for emergency care are under the jurisdiction of EMSA, but it does not have authority over ambulance service.</p><br>

-	'''Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)'''<br>	+	'''<font color="#4AA02C">Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>
	1930 9th Street<br>		1930 9th Street<br>
	Sacramento, CA 95814<br>		Sacramento, CA 95814<br>

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	<p>The [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)'''], CHP and the [http://www.emsa.ca.gov/ '''Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA)]''' may adopt and administer regulations relating to the issuance, suspension, or revocation of an ambulance driver's license.</p><br>		<p>The [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)'''], CHP and the [http://www.emsa.ca.gov/ '''Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA)]''' may adopt and administer regulations relating to the issuance, suspension, or revocation of an ambulance driver's license.</p><br>
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	<p>License exemptions (for ambulance drivers in sparsely populated areas or volunteer drivers) are subject to DMV criteria. Complaints or inquiries should be directed to the specific ambulance service, individual fire department districts within the county or city and DMV.</p><br>		<p>License exemptions (for ambulance drivers in sparsely populated areas or volunteer drivers) are subject to DMV criteria. Complaints or inquiries should be directed to the specific ambulance service, individual fire department districts within the county or city and DMV.</p><br>

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-	<p>The [http://www.chp.ca.gov/ '''California Highway Patrol (CHP)'''] licenses ambulance providers and inspects the vehicles for safety requirements and conformance to safety practices in operation. The [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)'''], CHP and the [http://www.emsa.ca.gov/ '''Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA)''']may adopt and administer regulations relating to the issuance, suspension, or revocation of an ambulance driver's license. License exemptions (for ambulance drivers in sparsely populated areas or volunteer drivers) are subject to DMV criteria. Complaints or inquiries should be directed to the specific ambulance service, individual fire department districts within the county or city and DMV.</p><br>	+	<p>The [http://www.chp.ca.gov/ '''California Highway Patrol (CHP)'''] licenses ambulance providers and inspects the vehicles for safety requirements and conformance to safety practices in operation.</p><br>
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		+	<p>The [http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ '''California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)'''], CHP and the [http://www.emsa.ca.gov/ '''Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA)]''' may adopt and administer regulations relating to the issuance, suspension, or revocation of an ambulance driver's license.</p><br>
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		+	<p>License exemptions (for ambulance drivers in sparsely populated areas or volunteer drivers) are subject to DMV criteria. Complaints or inquiries should be directed to the specific ambulance service, individual fire department districts within the county or city and DMV.</p><br>
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	<p>The CHP performs vehicle safety inspections and sells handbooks for ambulance drivers ($1.00).</p><br>		<p>The CHP performs vehicle safety inspections and sells handbooks for ambulance drivers ($1.00).</p><br>
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	'''DMV - Division of Investigations'''<br>		'''DMV - Division of Investigations'''<br>
-	~~Contact the local office<br>~~
	[http://www.dmv.ca.gov/fo/fotoc.htm/ '''www.dmv.ca.gov''']<br>		[http://www.dmv.ca.gov/fo/fotoc.htm/ '''www.dmv.ca.gov''']<br>

Cicjscribner at 20:42, 20 July 2010

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	Roseville, California 95678<br>		Roseville, California 95678<br>
	(916) 783-2006<br>		(916) 783-2006<br>
-	(916) 782-8078 ~~(fax)~~<br>	+	(916) 782-8078 Fax<br>
	[http://www.the-caa.org/ '''www.the-caa.org''']<br>		[http://www.the-caa.org/ '''www.the-caa.org''']<br>

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	Sacramento, CA 95814<br>		Sacramento, CA 95814<br>
	(916) 322-4336<br>		(916) 322-4336<br>
-	(916) 324-2875 ~~(fax)~~<br>	+	(916) 324-2875 Fax<br>
	[http://www.emsa.ca.gov/ '''www.emsa.ca.gov/''']<br>		[http://www.emsa.ca.gov/ '''www.emsa.ca.gov/''']<br>

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	Sacramento, CA 95814<br>		Sacramento, CA 95814<br>
	(916) 322-4336<br>		(916) 322-4336<br>
-	(916) 324-2875 ~~(fax)~~<br>	+	(916) 324-2875 Fax<br>
	[http://www.emsa.ca.org/ '''www.emsa.ca.org'''] <br>		[http://www.emsa.ca.org/ '''www.emsa.ca.org'''] <br>


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