HB2435

Imposing dementia care training requirements for certain emergency medical services providers; and providing for powers and duties of the Department of Health.

Introduced·4/21/26
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Pennsylvania HB2435 mandates dementia care training for emergency medical services providers.

HB2435 requires emergency medical services providers in Pennsylvania to undergo dementia care training. This includes initial three-hour training during certification and one hour annually. The Department of Health will develop this training program in cooperation with the Department of Aging. The training covers identifying and interacting with individuals with Alzheimer's or other dementias, best practices for emergency care, and identifying signs of elder abuse.

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Where it stands

Current
Aging & Older Adult Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 27

10:00 AM

Aging & Older Adult Services (h) Hearing

History

Apr 21

House

Referred to Aging & Older Adult Services