An Act Regarding Licensure Of Emergency Medical Services Persons

LD 123 updates Maine's licensing requirements for emergency medical services personnel (such as EMTs and paramedics) by replacing the current need for a "practical evaluation" of skills with a requirement to complete an "assessment" of skills, both approved by the EMS Board. This change applies to individuals seeking initial licensure or renewal of their emergency medical services credentials. The bill does not alter the specific skills or competencies that must be demonstrated, only the administrative method for verifying them. The adjustment aims to provide flexibility in how skill competence is assessed while maintaining board oversight.