Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-12-07-.02
A community paramedic is an experienced paramedic who has received additional training through a standardized curriculum, to serve communities more broadly in the areas of, primary care, public health, disease management, prevention and wellness, mental health and oral health. A community paramedic's scope of practice includes, at a minimum, all basic knowledge and skills of a paramedic as well as the psychomotor skills set identified in the current National EMS Scope of Practice Model and National EMS Education Standards for a Paramedic. Community paramedics are not independent practitioners and must practice under the supervision of an entity with an approved integrated healthcare program. The community paramedic's duties and scope of services shall be determined by local protocols established by the medical director as defined in 1200-12-07-.03. Community paramedics are subject to the same standards prohibiting unethical practices and conduct as all other emergency medical services personnel as outlined in 1200-12-01-.17.
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-12-07-.02
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-140-302, 68-140-304, and 68-140-309.