NAEMT Positions

The following documents represent the positions of NAEMT, as adopted by its Board of Directors, on issues of importance to the EMS profession. Active positions are listed below.

TitleDescriptionFormatDate Posted
Lead Federal Agency for EMSOutlines the necessity for the support of the Federal government in the EMS systemPDF8/12/2011
Medicare ReimbursementOutlines NAEMT's position on Medicare reimbursement to EMS services for care provided.PDF6/15/2010
Medical Direction of EMSSupports medical direction and oversight of all EMS systems.PDF3/30/2010
EMT or Paramedic Participation in Capital PunishmentParticipation in capitol punishment contrary to fundamental goals and ethical obligations of EMS.PDF1/26/2010
Pay and Benefits for EMSSupports equitable pay and benefits for all EMS practitioners.PDF1/26/2010
Operational Safety and Domestic Preparedness & PlanningOutlines general requirements for operational safety and domestic preparedness plansPDF12/09/2009
EMS Ambulance SafetyOutlines general principles and requirements for ambulance safetyPDF9/11/2009
EMS Patient SafetyOutlines general principles and requirements for EMS patient safety.PDF8/14/2009
EMS Practitioner SafetyOutlines general principles and requirements for EMS practitioner safety.PDF8/14/2009
EMS in Healthcare ReformDescribes general EMS principles that should be included in the U.S. health care system.PDF8/14/2009
Public Safety Officers' BenefitsSupports extension of the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program to all EMS PractitionersPDF4/24/2009
Air Medical Transport SafetySupports the development and enforcement of evidence-based, mission appropriate safety standards for air medical transport.PDF1/09/2009
Emergency Cardiac Care in SchoolsSupports the development of emergency medical plans for schools that include ready accessibility of AEDs.PDF12/12/2008
Accreditation of Training ProgramsSupports the accreditation of paramedic training programs.PDF5/16/2008
Validity of Diverse EMS ModelsSupports informed local decision making to identify the best EMS delivery model for each community.PDF5/17/2007
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