Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 109 - BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Kansas Administrative Regulations – Agency 109 (Board of Emergency Medical Services):
🏛️ Structure & Key Articles
As outlined in Article 109, the Board’s regulations are organized into 17 key articles:
Article 1 – Definitions: Clarifies terms like AEMT, ALS, air ambulance, EMR, EMT, service director, etc. (ksbems.org)
Article 2 – Ambulance Services; Permits & Regulations: Sets rules for operators, permits, inspections, staffing, and ambulance specifications (e.g., headroom, sirens, compartments).
Article 3 – Standards for Attendants, Responders & Drivers: Defines authorized activities by EMT, AEMT, paramedic, etc. (see § 109‑3‑5 for AEMT scope). (law.cornell.edu)
Article 4 – Air Ambulance Service: Covers aircraft standards, staffing, and equipment. (ksbems.org)
Article 5 – Continuing Education: Outlines CE requirements for different certification levels and provider approvals. (ksbems.org)
Article 6 – Temporary Certification
Article 7 – Fees
Article 8 – Examinations
Article 9 – Instructor‑Coordinator
Article 10 – Curricula
Article 11 – Course Approvals
Article 12 – Automated Defibrillator Training Program
Article 13 – Training Officers
Article 14 – Do Not Resuscitate Identifiers
Article 15 – Certification
Article 16 – Graduated Sanctions
Article 17 – Sponsoring Organizations (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
📘 Definitions (Article 1 Highlights)
» AEMT: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
» ALS/BLS: Advanced/Basic Life Support
» Ground & Air Ambulance: Vehicles/nomenclature specifications
» EMT, EMR: Levels of emergency responder
» Instructor-Coordinator, Training Officer, Service Director: Defined roles and responsibilities
» Unprofessional Conduct & Incompetence definitions for personnel and providers (ksbems.org, regulations.justia.com)
🚑 Standards for AEMTs (§ 109‑3‑5)
AEMTs are authorized to:
Perform advanced airway management (excluding endotracheal intubation)
Administer medications per the Board’s approved list (law.cornell.edu)
Note: Reflects amendments effective as of November 12, 2021.
📄 Accessing the Full Regulations
The complete text of K.A.R. 109 (over 100+ pages) is available in PDF form from the Kansas Board of EMS via the Secretary of State’s site (law.cornell.edu, ksbems.org).
✅ Summary
Kansas Agency 109 provides a thorough regulatory framework covering:
Definitions for all EMS roles & equipment
Licensing criteria and operational standards for ambulance services
Scope of practice for EMTs, AEMTs, paramedics, and instructors
Continuing education management
Oversight protocols: examinations, certifications, sanctions
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