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| Philadelphia Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS), one of sixteen (16) statewide regional EMS offices, serves as a liaison between the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) Bureau of EMS and the City of Philadelphia. As such, Regional EMS is responsible for planning, interpreting, implementing and requiring compliance with the laws and regulations of EMS on the federal, state, and local levels. | |
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EMS Education, Certification, Medical Command |
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Looking for EMS Education in Philadelphia? Click on the EMS Education tab for information and links to resources for certification courses, continuing education, examinations, recertification, EMT reinstatements and reciprocity for Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, Prehospital Registered Nurses, and Health Professionals. more... |
| Ambulance Licensure | |
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Philadelphia EMS inspects and processes applications for ambulance services operating in Philadelphia (municipal and non‑municipal). For various policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations, see our Ambulance Licensure page. Be sure to contact the Regional Licensure Coordinator for assistance with initiating electronic applications.more... |
| Last updated: April 30, 2008 | |
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Regional EMS Resources |
There is a wide variety of resources available through Philadelphia Regional EMS. This website is designed to offer many helpful documents and links. If you do not find what you are looking for, see the Contact Us page for getting live support. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, contact the Regional EMS Office. We are here to serve the EMS Community and to educate the public about the appropriate use of EMS and to encourage prevention of illness and injury. more... |
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EMS Week |
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Emergency Medical Services Week, or EMS Week, has been observed annually since President Ford signed the first proclamation in 1973 to educate the public about the EMS system. EMS Week is celebrated the third full week in May. more... |
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YOU are the first link in the Chain of Survival. |
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