OEMS Advisories and Updated A/R
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to work with state, federal and local partners on the outbreak of novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, and we continue to appreciate the essential role you have in responding to this evolving situation.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, OEMS is releasing the following documents:
Advisory Extending First Responder Training
Due to the novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) 2020 outbreak, first responder refresher training credentials, to satisfy deadlines in 105 CMR 171.020 of the First Responder Training Regulations, that are or have expired since February 1, 2020, are valid through July 1, 2020. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates of completion that are or have expired since February 1, 2020, are also valid through July 1, 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Saxe, EMS Education and Certification Coordinator, at Daniel.saxe@state.ma.us.
Advisory Suspending EMS and Paramedic Courses and Psychomotor Exams
In response to the Governor’s order on social distancing and restricting gatherings, effective immediately, the Department is suspending all ongoing or approved EMT and Paramedic courses with in-person components until the Governor’s declared state of emergency is lifted.