Ohio § 4765.39 Authorized services by EMT-paramedic

Ohio Statutes

§ 4765.39 — Authorized services by EMT-paramedic

Ohio § 4765.39

Title 47Occupations-Professions

Ch. 4765First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians

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Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 4765.39 (2026).

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(A)An emergency medical technician-paramedic may perform any of the emergency medical services specified for paramedics in rules adopted under section4765.11of the Revised Code by the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services. A paramedic shall perform emergency medical services in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted under it by the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services.

(B)(1) Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, the emergency medical services provided by a paramedic shall be performed only pursuant to one of the following:

(a)The written or verbal authorization of a physician or of the cooperating physician advisory board;

(b)An authorization transmitted through a direct communication device b

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(A) An emergency medical technician-paramedic may perform any of the emergency medical services specified for paramedics in rules adopted under section4765.11of the Revised Code by the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services. A paramedic shall perform emergency medical services in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted under it by the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services.

(B)(1) Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, the emergency medical services provided by a paramedic shall be performed only pursuant to one of the following:

(a) The written or verbal authorization of a physician or of the cooperating physician advisory board;

(b) An authorization transmitted through a direct communication device by a physician, physician assistant designated by a physician, or registered nurse designated by a physician;

(c) Any applicable protocols adopted by the emergency medical service organization with which the paramedic is affiliated.

(2) Division (B)(1) of this section does not prohibit a paramedic from complying with a do-not-resuscitate order issued by a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to section2133.211of the Revised Code.

(C) In addition to, and in the course of, providing emergency medical treatment, a paramedic may withdraw blood as provided under sections1547.11,4506.17, and4511.19of the Revised Code. A paramedic shall withdraw blood in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted under it by the board.

Last updated April 13, 2022 at 1:39 PM