Sec. 25. (a) An individual who meets the following qualifications may operate as a tactical emergency medicine provider:
(1) Is an emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical technician, or a paramedic.
(2) Is employed by:
(A) a law enforcement agency; or
(B) an emergency medical services agency established by IC 16-31-5-1 that has an agreement with a law enforcement agency;
to provide retrieval and field medical treatment to victims of violent confrontations.
(3) Has successfully completed an accredited educational training program in tactical emergency medicine that meets the core curriculum requirements approved by the commission. However, the commission may approve a program provided by:
(A) a military, naval, or air service of the armed forces of the United States;
(B) a program accredited by a federal or state governmental agency; or
(C) a program provided by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians that is accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services;
that substantially meets the core curriculum requirements approved by the commission.
(b) An individual who meets the requirements set forth in subsection (a) may practice emergency medicine according to the individual's scope of training and as approved by the medical director of the law enforcement agency or an emergency medical services agency supervising the individual.
(c) A law enforcement agency or an emergency medical services agency established by IC 16-31-5-1 that has an agreement with a law enforcement agency to operate under this section must be certified as a provider organization by the commission.
(d) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.
As added by P.L.64-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2017, SEC.72.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 31. Emergency Medical Services
Chapter 3. Certification Requirements for the Provision of Emergency Medical Services
16-31-3-0.5. "Nontransporting Emergency Medical Services Vehicle"
16-31-3-1. Certification or License Required
16-31-3-2. Standards for Certification and Licensure
16-31-3-3. Exceptions to Certification or Licensure Requirement
16-31-3-5. Waiver of Rules; Requirements; Waiver Expiration; Renewal; Orders
16-31-3-7. Withholding of Certificate or License
16-31-3-8. Applications for Certificates and Licenses
16-31-3-9. Duration of Certificate or License
16-31-3-10. Renewal of Certificates and Licenses; Conditions
16-31-3-11. Certificates and Licenses Nonassignable and Nontransferable
16-31-3-14.5. Denial or Permanent Revocation for Conviction of Specified Crimes
16-31-3-16. Misrepresentation of Certification or Licensure; Penalty
16-31-3-17. Violation; Penalty
16-31-3-18. Advanced Life Support; Scope
16-31-3-20. Advanced Life Support Services Development; Licensure Requirements for Paramedics; Rules
16-31-3-21. Persons Permitted to Perform Advanced Life Support
16-31-3-22. Advanced Life Support Certification; Exemptions; Offenses
16-31-3-23. Administration of Epinephrine by a Certified Emergency Medical Technician
16-31-3-23.5. Use of Overdose Intervention Drugs; Prescription, Drug Order, or Protocol
16-31-3-23.7. Administration of an Overdose Intervention Drug; Report
16-31-3-24. Authority for Implementation of Certification Program for Emergency Services Personnel
16-31-3-25. Tactical Emergency Medicine Provider; Qualifications; Rules