SB736,16,16 (d) “Certification” means the successful verification of entry-level cognitive and psychomotor competency using a reliable, validated, and legally defensible examination.

SB736,16,18 (e) “Commission” means the national administrative body of which all states that have enacted the compact are members.

SB736,16,22 (f) “Emergency medical technician” or “EMT” means an individual licensed with cognitive knowledge and a scope of practice that corresponds to that level in the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards and National Emergency Medical Services Scope of Practice Model.

SB736,16,24 (g) “Home state” means a member state where an individual is licensed to practice emergency medical services.

SB736,17,2 (h) “License” means the authorization by a state for an individual to practice as an EMT, AEMT, paramedic, or a level in between EMT and paramedic.

SB736,17,4 (i) “Medical director” means a physician licensed in a member state who is accountable for the care delivered by emergency medical services personnel.

SB736,17,5 (j) “Member state” means a state that has enacted this compact.

SB736,17,9 (k) “Paramedic” means an individual licensed with cognitive knowledge and a scope of practice that corresponds to that level in the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards and National Emergency Medical Services Scope of Practice Model.

SB736,17,11 (L) “Privilege to practice” means an individual's authority to deliver emergency medical services in remote states as authorized under this compact.

SB736,17,13 (m) “Remote state” means a member state in which an individual is not licensed.

SB736,17,15 (n) “Restricted” means the outcome of an adverse action that limits a license or the privilege to practice.

SB736,17,21 (o) “Rule” means a written statement by the interstate commission promulgated pursuant to sub. (12) that is of general applicability; implements, interprets, or prescribes a policy or provision of the compact; or is an organizational, procedural, or practice requirement of the commission and has the force and effect of statutory law in a member state and includes the amendment, repeal, or suspension of an existing rule.

SB736,17,25 (p) “Scope of practice” means defined parameters of various duties or services that may be provided by an individual with specific credentials. Whether regulated by rule, statute, or court decision, it tends to represent the limits of services an individual may perform.

SB736,18,1 (q) “Significant investigatory information” means any of the following:

SB736,18,5 1. Investigative information that a state EMS authority, after a preliminary inquiry that includes notification and an opportunity to respond if required by state law, has reason to believe, if proven true, would result in the imposition of an adverse action on a license or privilege to practice.

SB736,18,8 2. Investigative information that indicates that the individual represents an immediate threat to public health and safety regardless of whether the individual has been notified and had an opportunity to respond.

SB736,18,10 (r) “State” means any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States.

SB736,18,12 (s) “State EMS authority” means the board, office, or other agency with the legislative mandate to license emergency medical services personnel.

SB736,18,14 (3) Home state licensure. (a) Any member state in which an individual holds a current license shall be deemed a home state for purposes of this compact.

SB736,18,17 (b) Any member state may require an individual to obtain and retain a license to be authorized to practice in the member state under circumstances not authorized by the privilege to practice under the terms of this compact.

SB736,18,19 (c) A home state's license authorizes an individual to practice in a remote state under the privilege to practice only if the home state does all of the following:

SB736,18,22 1. Currently requires the use of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination as a condition of issuing initial licenses at the EMT and paramedic levels.

SB736,18,24 2. Has a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about individuals.

SB736,19,2 3. Notifies the commission, in compliance with the terms herein, of any adverse action or significant investigatory information regarding an individual.

SB736,19,8 4. No later than 5 years after activation of the compact, requires a criminal background check of all applicants for initial licensure, including the use of the results of fingerprint or other biometric data checks compliant with the requirements of the federal bureau of investigation with the exception of federal employees who have suitability determination in accordance with 5 CFR 731.202 and submit documentation of such as promulgated in the rules of the commission.

SB736,19,9 5. Complies with the rules of the commission.

SB736,19,12 (4) Compact privilege to practice. (a) Member states shall recognize the privilege to practice of an individual licensed in another member state that is in conformance with sub. (3).

SB736,19,14 (b) To exercise the privilege to practice under the terms and provisions of this compact, an individual must satisfy all of the following requirements:

SB736,19,15 1. Be at least 18 years of age.