LA County Paramedic Accreditation - Key Policies, Protocols & Destination Guidelines
What are the eligibility requirements for Paramedic Possess a valid CA state license and be employed/sponsored by an approved LA
Accreditation in Los Angeles County? County provider.
What is the primary purpose of the 'Good Samaritan' To protect EMS providers from civil liability when acting in good faith without gross
provision for EMS personnel in Los Angeles County? negligence.
What is the mandatory continuing education requirement 24 hours of clinical CE every three years, including at least 6 hours of pediatric
for a Los Angeles County paramedic? care.
How do county protocols differ from state-licensed scope County protocols may allow administration of a wider range of medications than the
of practice for paramedics? state permits.
What must be assessed to pronounce death in the field Auscultation of the apical pulse for 60 seconds.
according to Ref 814?
What designation is required if a paramedic is employed A primary sponsor must be designated, and all others are secondary.
by more than one approved LA County agency?
How long may a paramedic intern be issued accreditation For a period determined by the EMS Agency.
after passing the examination?
What happens to accreditation if a paramedic allows their Accreditation is affected and may be revoked.
California state paramedic license to lapse?
What is the focus of the Prehospital Care Manual (PCM) in Treatment protocols, medical control guidelines, and specific references identified in
the LA County Paramedic Accreditation Exam? study objectives.
What is the role of the Medical Director in the Los Angeles The Medical Director holds ultimate medical authority and is responsible for clinical
County EMS Agency? protocols and oversight.
What is the protocol for pediatric patients aged 13-36 Require base contact and transport unless there is no complaint or isolated minor
months in LA County? extremity injury.
What is the required documentation for patient refusal and Documentation of patient decision-making capacity and explanation of
AMA? risks/consequences.
What is the transport protocol for trauma patients in LA Transport to a Trauma Center for significant MOI or GSW arrest during transport.
County?
What is the required assessment for determining death in Apical pulse auscultation for 60 seconds.
the field?
What is the maximum time for ALS diversion during ALS diversion is only allowed for internal disasters.
internal disaster?
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What is the required concentration for pediatric 5mg of 1:1000 nebulized for patients over 1 year.
epinephrine for croup?
What is the maximum transport time for a Perinatal 20 minutes.
patient?
What is the protocol for administering naloxone? Naloxone is used for opioid overdose.
What is the required documentation for hospice morphine Requires AMA signature.
administration?
What is the protocol for pediatric advanced airway Physician on scene is required.
placement?
What is the concentration of morphine used in LA County 2 mg/mL concentration.
protocols?
What is the protocol for BLS transports during diversion? BLS transports to MAR regardless of diversion, except during internal disaster.
What happens to accreditation if licensure lapses? Accreditation lapses and reaccreditation is required.
Within how many days must an accredited paramedic Within 30 days.
notify the EMS Agency of personal information changes?
Which document outlines the criteria for determining death Ref 814.
in the field?
What must be done for a patient who wants to sign AMA Make sure you have explained all of the risks and consequences.
(Against Medical Advice) according to Ref 832?
What is required when treating a hospice patient with The patient must sign an AMA/refusal form.
morphine per protocol?
Who may request discontinuation of resuscitation efforts A parent or guardian.
for a pediatric patient in full arrest?
What should you do for an 11-year-old female with a small Release the patient to self.
laceration and no bleeding?
What should you NOT do when responding to a public Have the patient sign an AMA.
place where the patient has no medical complaint?
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What are the eligibility requirements for Paramedic Possess a valid CA state license and be employed/sponsored by an approved LA
Accreditation in Los Angeles County? County provider.
What is the primary purpose of the 'Good Samaritan' To protect EMS providers from civil liability when acting in good faith without gross
provision for EMS personnel in Los Angeles County? negligence.
What is the mandatory continuing education requirement 24 hours of clinical CE every three years, including at least 6 hours of pediatric
for a Los Angeles County paramedic? care.
How do county protocols differ from state-licensed scope County protocols may allow administration of a wider range of medications than the
of practice for paramedics? state permits.
What must be assessed to pronounce death in the field Auscultation of the apical pulse for 60 seconds.
according to Ref 814?
What designation is required if a paramedic is employed A primary sponsor must be designated, and all others are secondary.
by more than one approved LA County agency?
How long may a paramedic intern be issued accreditation For a period determined by the EMS Agency.
after passing the examination?
What happens to accreditation if a paramedic allows their Accreditation is affected and may be revoked.
California state paramedic license to lapse?
What is the focus of the Prehospital Care Manual (PCM) in Treatment protocols, medical control guidelines, and specific references identified in
the LA County Paramedic Accreditation Exam? study objectives.
What is the role of the Medical Director in the Los Angeles The Medical Director holds ultimate medical authority and is responsible for clinical
County EMS Agency? protocols and oversight.
What is the protocol for pediatric patients aged 13-36 Require base contact and transport unless there is no complaint or isolated minor
months in LA County? extremity injury.
What is the required documentation for patient refusal and Documentation of patient decision-making capacity and explanation of
AMA? risks/consequences.
What is the transport protocol for trauma patients in LA Transport to a Trauma Center for significant MOI or GSW arrest during transport.
County?
What is the required assessment for determining death in Apical pulse auscultation for 60 seconds.
the field?
What is the maximum time for ALS diversion during ALS diversion is only allowed for internal disasters.
internal disaster?
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, LA County Paramedic Accreditation - Key Policies, Protocols & Destination Guidelines
What is the required concentration for pediatric 5mg of 1:1000 nebulized for patients over 1 year.
epinephrine for croup?
What is the maximum transport time for a Perinatal 20 minutes.
patient?
What is the protocol for administering naloxone? Naloxone is used for opioid overdose.
What is the required documentation for hospice morphine Requires AMA signature.
administration?
What is the protocol for pediatric advanced airway Physician on scene is required.
placement?
What is the concentration of morphine used in LA County 2 mg/mL concentration.
protocols?
What is the protocol for BLS transports during diversion? BLS transports to MAR regardless of diversion, except during internal disaster.
What happens to accreditation if licensure lapses? Accreditation lapses and reaccreditation is required.
Within how many days must an accredited paramedic Within 30 days.
notify the EMS Agency of personal information changes?
Which document outlines the criteria for determining death Ref 814.
in the field?
What must be done for a patient who wants to sign AMA Make sure you have explained all of the risks and consequences.
(Against Medical Advice) according to Ref 832?
What is required when treating a hospice patient with The patient must sign an AMA/refusal form.
morphine per protocol?
Who may request discontinuation of resuscitation efforts A parent or guardian.
for a pediatric patient in full arrest?
What should you do for an 11-year-old female with a small Release the patient to self.
laceration and no bleeding?
What should you NOT do when responding to a public Have the patient sign an AMA.
place where the patient has no medical complaint?
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