Section 7.26.040. Scope of certified activities.

	(a)  A state-certified EMT-I may perform basic life support as defined in 7 AAC 26.999, may use an automated external defibrillator if the person has received appropriate training as defined in AS 09.65.087(d), and, under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician, may practice approved airway management techniques.  
	(b)  A state-certified EMT-II may perform the skills of an EMT-I and, under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician, may   
		(1) practice approved airway management techniques;  
		(2) start peripheral intravenous (I.V.) treatment;  
		(3) obtain blood for laboratory analysis; and   
		(4) administer five-percent dextrose in water, crystalloid volume-replacement solutions, 50 percent dextrose in water, and naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan).  
	(c)  A state-certified EMT-III may, under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician, perform the skills of an EMT-II and may apply electrodes and monitor cardiac activity, countershock ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia,  administer lidocaine, administer atropine, administer morphine, and administer epinephrine 1:1,000 and 1:10,000.  
	(d)  An EMT-I, EMT-II, or EMT-III may use those additional medications or procedures that have been approved by the department and are on file with the department under 7 AAC 26.670.  
	(e)  An EMT-II or EMT-III who is not under the supervision of a medical director may only perform those procedures defined as basic life support in 7 AAC 26.999.  
	(f)  Repealed 8/16/2002.  

Authorities

09.65.087;18.08.080;18.08.082;18.08.084

Notes

Reference

7 AAC 26.640
7 AAC 26.670

Authority

AS 09.65.087 AS 18.08.080 AS 18.08.082 AS 18.08.084 Editor's note: Copies of the curricula related to the use of the automated external defibrillator used by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be obtained, for a fee, from those organizations.

History

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