§ 46-87. Credentialing.

(a)

No person shall be permitted to function as a paramedic within the emergency medical services system without first being credentialed by the medical director. The purpose of credentialing is to provide the medical director with continuous information regarding persons who desire to operate within the emergency medical services system to determine if such persons meet all requirements as provided for in F.S. ch. 401, and rules and regulations of the department of health or other applicable regulatory agency.

(b)

Any person operating as an EMT or paramedic within the emergency medical services system shall meet the requirements set forth by the medical director.

(c)

The medical director shall establish a process by which paramedics are credentialed.

(d)

If such person has met all requirements as set forth in F.S. ch. 401, and the rules and regulations of the state agency having jurisdiction, the medical director may credential such an individual to serve within the emergency medical services system when, in the opinion of the medical director, the paramedic or EMT meets the standards of performance required by the medical director.

(e)

Credentials shall be valid for a period of time not to exceed two years. The credential holder shall agree to any conditions specified by the medical director.

(f)

The medical director has all authority and responsibilities granted by F.S. ch. 401, state rule and this Code, including, but not limited to, the authority to condition, limit, modify or suspend any credential of an EMD, EMT, or paramedic.

(Ord. No. 2003-14, § III, 8-21-03; Ord. No. 2009-26, § III, 11-5-09; Ord. No. 2011-20, § II, 7-21-11)