Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians
Section 4765.53 | Covid-19 Tests and Specimens.

Effective: July 6, 2022
Latest Legislation: House Bill 138 - 134th General Assembly
Notwithstanding any conflicting provision of the Revised Code, an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-intermediate, or emergency medical technician-paramedic may administer a test for COVID-19 and may collect and label specimens from a test for COVID-19 if that individual has received proper training to engage in those activities.
Last updated April 13, 2022 at 4:45 PM

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 47 | Occupations-Professions

Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians

Section 4765.01 | Definitions.

Section 4765.011 | Designation as Emr, Emt, or Aemt.

Section 4765.02 | State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services.

Section 4765.03 | Executive Director Duties.

Section 4765.04 | Firefighter and Fire Safety Inspector Training Committee - Trauma Committee - Other Committees and Subcommittees.

Section 4765.05 | Prehospital Emergency Medical Services Regions.

Section 4765.06 | Emergency Medical Services Incidence Reporting System - State Trauma Registry.

Section 4765.07 | Administrative Rules for Grant Program.

Section 4765.08 | Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan - Statewide Regulation of Emergency Medical Services During Periods of Disaster.

Section 4765.09 | Recommendations for Operation of Ambulance and Emergency Medical Service Organizations.

Section 4765.10 | State Board - Powers and Duties.

Section 4765.101 | Complaint and Investigation of Violations.

Section 4765.102 | Investigative Information Confidential.

Section 4765.11 | Administrative Rules.

Section 4765.111 | Disciplinary Proceedings.

Section 4765.112 | Suspension of Certificate Without Hearing.

Section 4765.113 | Reconsideration of Suspension Based on Conviction.

Section 4765.114 | Certificate Automatically Suspended for Certain Offenses.

Section 4765.115 | Suspension Orders - Administrative Hearing - Disposition.

Section 4765.116 | Procedure Where Hearing Not Timely Requested.

Section 4765.12 | Guidelines for Care of Trauma Victims by Emergency Medical Service Personnel - Conduct of Peer Review and Quality Assurance Programs by Emergency Medical Service Organizations.

Section 4765.15 | Continuing Education - Approval and Accreditation.

Section 4765.16 | Continuing Education - Development.

Section 4765.161 | Expedited Paramedic Certification for Veterans.

Section 4765.17 | Issuing Certificate of Accreditation or Certificate of Approval.

Section 4765.18 | Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of Certificate.

Section 4765.22 | Applying to Teach in Emergency Medical Services Training or Continuing Education Program.

Section 4765.23 | Teaching Certificate - Issuance - Renewal - Suspension or Revocation.

Section 4765.24 | Continuing Education - Certificate of Completion.

Section 4765.28 | Applying for Certificate to Practice.

Section 4765.29 | Examination.

Section 4765.30 | Qualifications for Certificate to Practice.

Section 4765.301 | Criminal Records Check.

Section 4765.31 | Continuing Education - Extension or Exemption.

Section 4765.32 | Certificates Issued Under Prior Law.

Section 4765.33 | Disciplinary Actions.

Section 4765.35 | Authorized Services by First Responders.

Section 4765.36 | Authorized Services in Hospital.

Section 4765.361 | Performance of Services in Nonemergency Situations.

Section 4765.37 | Authorized Services by EMT-Basic.

Section 4765.38 | Authorized Services by EMT-Intermediate.

Section 4765.39 | Authorized Services by EMT-Paramedic.

Section 4765.391 | Administration of Immunizations for Influenza to Firefighters or Emts.

Section 4765.40 | Written Protocols for Triage of Adult and Pediatric Trauma Victims.

Section 4765.401 | Protocols for Stroke Patients.

Section 4765.41 | Local Written Protocols.

Section 4765.42 | Appointment and Qualifications of Medical Director, Member of Cooperating Physician Advisory Board.

Section 4765.43 | Ambulance Staffing.

Section 4765.431 | Ambulance Staffing - Nonemergency Transport.

Section 4765.44 | Disclosure to Law Enforcement Agency Related to Administration of Overdose Reversal Drug.

Section 4765.45 | Reports to Department of Health.

Section 4765.48 | Prosecutions - Injunctions.

Section 4765.49 | Emergency Medical Personnel and Agencies - Immunity.

Section 4765.50 | Unauthorized Practice.

Section 4765.51 | Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants.

Section 4765.52 | Emergency Medical Attention to Dog or Cat.

Section 4765.53 | Covid-19 Tests and Specimens.

Section 4765.55 | Fire Service Training Programs.

Section 4765.56 | Effect of Child Support Default on Certificate to Practice.

Section 4765.57 | Disposition of Fetal Death Remains.

Section 4765.58 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.

Section 4765.59 | Administration and Rule-Making Authority.

Section 4765.99 | Penalty.