Kansas Administrative Code

Application for ambulance ser- vice permit and ambulance license; permit renewal and license renewal. (a)(1) An appli- cant may apply for only one ambulance service permit for each ambulance service that the appli- cant seeks to operate. Each applicant shall indi- cate the type o…

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1984 Supp. 65-4318; effective May 1, 1985; revoked Jan. 31, 1997.)

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1995 Supp. 65-6110, 65-6111, K.S.A. 65- 6127 and 65-6128; effective May 1, 1985; amend- ed July 17, 1989; amended Jan. 31, 1997; revoked Jan. 27, 2012.)

Ambulance service operational standards. (a) Each ground ambulance shall have a two-way, interoperable communications system to allow contact with the ambulance service’s pri- mary communication center and with the medical facility, as defined by K.S.A. 65-411 and amend- ments th…

Types of ambulance services and staffing. (a) Permits shall be issued for two types of ambulance service. These types shall be known as air ambulance and ground ambulance. (b) Each air ambulance service shall meet the following requirements: (1) Provide advanced life support or c…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 2013 Supp. 65-6110; implementing K.S.A. 2013 Supp. 65- 6110, K.S.A. 65-6128, and K.S.A. 2013 Supp. 65-6135; effective May 1, 1985; amended May 1, 1987; amended, T-88-24, July 15, 1987; amended May 1, 1988; amended Aug. 27, 1990; amended Feb. 3, 1992; amended…

Standards for ground ambulanc- es and equipment. (a) Each ground ambulance shall meet the vehicle and equipment standards that are applicable to that type of ambulance. (b) Each ground ambulance shall have the am- bulance license prominently displayed in the pa- tient compartment…

Variances. (a) A temporary vari- ance from any or all portions of an identified reg- ulation may be granted for a time period deter- mined by the board to an applicant, based upon the nature of the variance requested and the needs of the applicant. (b) Each applicant for a varian…

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 65-6110; effective July 17, 1989; amend- ed Jan. 31, 1997; amended July 10, 2009; revoked Dec. 31, 2021.)

Outpatient medical emergen- cies. (a) If the requirements specified in subsec- tions (b) and (c) are met, any emergency medical technician may manage an outpatient medical emergency by providing the following patient care: (1) Administering aspirin for chest pain; (2) monitoring …

Emergency medical responder; authorized activities. Each emergency med- ical responder shall be authorized to perform any intervention specified in K.S.A. 65-6144, and amendments thereto, and as further specified in this regulation: (a) Emergency vehicle operations: (1) Operating…

Emergency medical technician; authorized activities. Each emergency medical technician shall be authorized to perform any in- tervention specified in the following: (a) K.S.A. 65-6144, and amendments thereto, and as further specified in K.A.R. 109-3-3; and (b) K.S.A. 65-6121, and…

Advanced emergency medical technician; authorized activities. Each ad- vanced emergency medical technician shall be authorized to perform any intervention specified in the following: (a) K.S.A. 65-6144, and amendments thereto, and as further specified in K.A.R. 109-3-3; (b) K.S.A…

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1988 Supp. 65-6110; effective May 1, 1986; amended July 17, 1989; revoked Jan. 31, 1997.)

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1988 Supp. 65-6110; effective May 1, 1986; amended July 17, 1989; revoked Jan. 31, 1997.)

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1988 Supp. 65-6110; effective May 1, 1986; amended, T-87-7, May 1, 1986; amended May 1, 1987;amendedJuly17,1989;revokedJan.31,1997.)

Continuing education. (a) “Con- tinuing education” shall mean a formally orga- nized learning experience that has education as its explicit principal intent and is oriented towards the enhancement of EMS practice, values, skills, and knowledge. (b) Continuing education credit sha…

Emergency medical responder (EMR) continuing education. Each applicant for certification renewal as an EMR shall meet one of the following requirements: (a) Have earned at least 16 clock-hours of board-approved continuing education during the initial certification period and duri…

Emergency medical techni- cian (EMT) continuing education. Each ap- plicant for certification renewal as an EMT shall meet one of the following requirements: (a) Have earned at least 28 clock-hours of board-approved continuing education during the initial certification period and…

Advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) continuing education. Each applicant for certification renewal as an AEMT shall meet one of the following require- ments: (a) Have earned at least 44 clock-hours of board-approved continuing education during the initial certification p…

Paramedic continuing educa- tion. Each applicant for certification renewal as a paramedic shall meet one of the following re- quirements: (a) Have earned at least 60 clock-hours of board-approved continuing education during the initial certification period and during each bien- n…

Instructor-coordinator (I-C) continuing education. Each applicant for certi- fication renewal as an I-C shall provide documen- tation of both of the following: (a) The applicant is certified as an attendant at or above the level of EMT or is licensed as a phy- sician or professio…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 65-6111, as amended by L. 2010, ch. 119, sec. 1; implementing K.S.A. 65-6129c, as amended by L. 2010, ch. 119, sec. 9; effective, T-109-2-7- 11, Feb. 7, 2011; effective June 3, 2011; revoked Dec. 29, 2017.) 187 Continuing Education 109-5-6

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-6111, as amended by L. 2008, ch. 47, sec. 1; implement- ing K.S.A. 65-6129, as amended by L. 2008, ch. 78, sec. 2, K.S.A. 65-6129b, and K.S.A. 65-6129c; effective, T-88-12, July 15, 1987; amended May 1, 1988; amended July 17, 1989; amended Nov. 12, 1999; …

Continuing education approval for long-term providers. (a) Any sponsoring or- ganization may submit an application to the board requesting approval as a long-term provider. (b) Each sponsoring organization seeking long- term provider approval shall submit a continuing education t…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-6110, 65- 6111, and 65-6129; implementing K.S.A. 65-6129, 65-6129b, and 65-6129c; effective Feb. 3, 1992; amended Nov. 12, 1999; amended, T-109-8-8-00, Aug. 8, 2000; amended Nov. 13, 2000; amended Oct. 31, 2003; revoked Feb. 12, 2010.)

Retroactive approval of con- tinuing education course. (a) Any attendant may submit a request to the board for retroactive approval of a course for continuing education credit that was completed not more than 180 days before the request is received in the board office. (b) Each r…

Continuing education approval for single-program provider. (a) Any sponsor- ing organization may submit an application to the board requesting approval as a single-program provider. 188 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BOARD 109-5-7a (b) Each sponsoring organization seeking single-prog…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-6110, K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 65-6111, as amended by L. 2010, ch. 119, sec. 1; implementing K.S.A. 65- 6110, K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 65-6111, as amended by L. 2010, ch. 119, sec. 1, and K.S.A. 65-6144, as amended by L. 2010, ch. 119, sec. 11; effec- tive, T-109-2-7-1…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-6110, K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 65-6111, as amended by L. 2010, ch. 119, sec. 1; implementing K.S.A. 65- 6110, K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 65-6111, as amended by L. 2010, ch. 119, sec. 1; effective, T-109-2-7-11, Feb. 7, 2011; effective June 3, 2011; revoked Dec. 29, 2017.…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-6110, as amended by L. 2011, ch. 114, sec. 81, and K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 65-6111; implementing K.S.A. 65- 6110, as amended by L. 2011, ch. 114, sec. 81, K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 65-6111, and K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 65-6120, as amended by L. 2011, ch. 114, sec. 83; effecti…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-6110, K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 65-6111, as amended by L. 2010, ch. 119, sec. 1; implementing K.S.A. 65- 6110 and K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 65-6111, as amended by L. 2010, ch. 119, sec. 1; effective, T-109-2-7- 11, Feb. 7, 2011; effective June 3, 2011; revoked Dec. 29, 2…

Requirements for temporary certification for applicant with non-Kansas credentials. (a) An applicant for temporary cer- tification who is certified or licensed as an atten- dant in another jurisdiction but whose coursework is not substantially equivalent to that required in Kansa…

Renewal of EMS provider and instructor-coordinator certificates. (a) Each EMS provider certificate shall expire on Decem- ber 31 of the second complete calendar year fol- lowing the date of issuance. (b) An EMS provider and an instructor- coordinator who is also an EMS provider m…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 2001 Supp. 65-6110, 65-6111; implementing K.S.A. 2001 Supp. 65-6129; effective, T-109-8-8-00, Aug. 8, 2000; effective Nov. 13, 2000; amended Aug. 30, 2002; revoked May 15, 2009.)

Inactive certificate. (a) Before expiration of an active certificate, any emergency medical service provider may apply for an inactive certificate on a form provided by the board. The application shall be accompanied by the inactive certificate fee specified in K.A.R. 109-7-1. (b…

Schedule of fees. (a) Attendant, I-C, and ambulance service application fees shall be nonrefundable. (b) Emergency medical responder fees: (1) Application for certification fee..........$15.00 (2) certification renewal application fee if received before certificate expiration....…

Examination. (a) The cognitive certification examination for emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, ad- vanced emergency medical technicians, and para- medics shall be the national registry of emergency medical technicians’ cognitive examination. (b) The cog…

Scheduling examinations for certification. (a) Each provider of initial courses of instruction for attendants shall ensure the pro- vision of certification examinations for those stu- dents successfully completing the course. (b) This subsection shall apply to the cognitive knowl…

Instructor-coordinator certifica- tion. (a) Each applicant for certification as an I-C shall apply to the executive director using forms approved by the board and shall meet the follow- ing requirements: (1) Validate current certification as an attendant or licensure as a physici…

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1988 Supp. 65-6110; effective, T-109-1-19- 89, Jan. 19, 1989; effective July 17, 1989; revoked Nov. 12, 1999.)

Requirements for acceptance into an instructor-coordinator initial course of instruction. (a) Each applicant shall success- fully complete an evaluation of knowledge and skills as follows: (1) The board-approved EMT cognitive assess- ment; and (2) the board-approved psychomotor s…

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 65-6110 as amended by L. 1993, Ch. 71, Sec. 1; effective March 16, 1992; amended Jan. 31, 1994; revoked Nov. 12, 1999.)

Application process. (a) Applica- tion to become a certified Kansas venture capital company shall be made upon the application form furnished by the secretary of the department of commerce. (b) Each application form shall be signed by an authorized officer or partner, and shall c…

Annual report. (a) To determine program compliance and status for continuing certification, each certified Kansas venture capital company shall report annually to the secretary on forms provided by the department. Information reported shall include as a minimum: (1) the name, add…

Selection criteria for review and award of low income housing tax cred- its. (a) The following objective scoring matrix, including the following criteria and the maxi- mum points that may be assigned to each crite- rion, shall be used in the review and award of low income housing…

Definitions. As used in these reg- ulations and for purposes of administering the act, the following terms shall have the meanings spec- ified in this regulation: (a) “Act” means the Kansas downtown redevelopment act, L. 2004, ch. 112, §§ 81 through 85, and amendments thereto. (b…

Application for proposed re- development area. (a) Any governing body may request the secretary’s approval to create a rede- velopmentareaundertheactbysubmittinganap- plication on a form provided by the department. (b) The secretary’s decision on the application and the controlli…

Progress reports. (a) Each gov- erning body whose application for a redevelop- ment area is approved by the secretary shall sub- mit annual progress reports on forms provided by the department. Each report shall document and compare the progress actually made by the own- ers of t…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 74-50,173andK.S.A.2004Supp.74-5002r;imple- menting K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 74-50,165, 74-50,166, 74-50,167, 74-50,168, 74-50,169, 74-50,170, 74- 50,171 and 74-50,172, and 74-50,173; effective April 8, 2005; revoked July 26, 2013.)