Revocation of certificates issued to emergency medical technicians

Certificates issued to emergency medical technicians pursuant to this chapter may be revoked for good cause, as set forth in the rules and regulations, by the department after notice to the certificate holder of the charges and an opportunity for hearing. Such proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the ‘‘Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.’’ History. — Code 1933, § 88-3112.6, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 281, § 7. 31-11-57. Revocation of certificates issued to paramedics and cardiac technicians. Certificates issued to paramedics and cardiac technicians pursuant to this chapter may be revoked for good cause by the department in accordance with established rules and regulations, after notice to the certificate holder of the charges and an opportunity for hearing. Such proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the ‘‘Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.’’ The department shall have the authority to conduct investigations and subpoena any documents relating to the fitness of paramedics and cardiac technicians. Such documents may be used in any hearing conducted by the department. History. — Code 1933, § 88-3112.7, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 281, § 8; Ga. L. 1980, p. 1170, § 1; Ga. L. 1988, p. 1923, § 5; Ga. L. 2001, p. 1145, § 6. 654 31-11-58.1 31-11-58. Recertification of emergency medical technicians; continuing education requirements. (a) The department shall be authorized to require emergency medical technicians seeking recertification under this chapter to complete department approved continuing education. The department shall be authorized to approve courses including but not limited to courses offered by the department, the number of hours required, and the category in which these hours should be earned. (b) The department shall be authorized to waive the continuing education requirement in cases of hardship, disability, illness, or under such other circumstances as the department deems appropriate. (c) The department shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and ensure compliance with the requirements of this Code section. (d) This Code section shall apply to each certification and recertification cycle which begins after the 1992-1993 renewal. History. — Code 1933, § 88-3112.8, enacted by Ga. L. 1977, p. 281, § 9; Ga. L. 1981, p. 1315, § 1; Ga. L. 1988, p. 1923, § 6; Ga. L. 1991, p. 597, § 2; Ga. L. 1993, p. 1082, § 1.