Scope of Practice Position Statements

The following position statements reflect the current position of the EMS Authority in the subject areas shown below for Scope of Practice. They are intended to provide answers to frequently asked questions regarding scope of practice for EMS personnel.

• Airway and Breathing
  • Airway Adjunct Scope of Practice Guidance, 07/06/2022, Basnett and Garzon
• Cardiac and Medical
• Patient Assessment
• Pharmacological Intervention
• Trauma

Download all Local Scope of Practice Position Statements (pdf)

Local Optional Scope of Practice (LOSOP)

• Policy Update – Paramedic LOSOP Renewal Process, 1/24/2023 (pdf)
• Approved LOSOPs – 6/25/2023 (pdf)
• Request for Local Optional Scope of Practice – Form #EMSA-0391 (pdf)
• Revision Request for Local Optional Scope of Practice (pdf)

Trial Studies

• Request for Trial Study – Form #EMSA-0391 (pdf)

Hemostatic Dressings

Approved Hemostatic Dressings (pdf)