Sub-Section 1-200-33 - Medical Director Qualifications

CMH EMS Education Manual

These qualifications are based on CoAEMSP Accreditation Standard II.B.2.b. The Medical Director must:

1. Be a physician currently licensed and authorized to practice in the location of the program, with experience and current knowledge of emergency care of acutely ill and injured patients.
2. Have adequate training and experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care, including the proper care and transport of patients, medical direction, and quality improvement in out-of-hospital care.
3. Be an active member of the local medical community and participate in professional activities related to out-of-hospital care.
4. Be knowledgeable about the education of the Emergency Medical Services Professions, including professional, legislative, and regulatory issues regarding the education of Emergency Medical Services Professions.

These qualifications are based on NAEMT PHTLS Instructor’s Manual:

1. The course medical director must be a licensed physician who is an ATLS or PHTLS provider and preferably an ATLS or PHTLS instructor.

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