Pennsylvania SB1305 mandates dementia care training for emergency medical services providers.
Pennsylvania SB1305 requires emergency medical services (EMS) providers to complete initial and continuing education on dementia care. The initial training must be at least three hours and cover topics such as dementia symptoms, communication techniques, and identifying elder abuse. EMS providers who have completed similar training within the last 18 months can be exempt from the initial training. Continuing education of one hour annually is also required. Failure to complete the training can result in certification sanctions.
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