The scopes of practice for Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, and Paramedics are defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) document, ''National EMS Scope of Practice Model 2019." (Report No. DOT HS 812-666). Accordingly, the following document is incorporated by reference: National Association of State EMS Officials. National EMS Scope of Practice Model 2019 (Report No. DOT HS 812-666). Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Copies of this document are available at Maine EMS.
16-163 C.M.R. ch. 5, § 2