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House passes bill to expand pediatric emergency training for EMTs
Summary
The House passed House Bill 123 to fund on-site pediatric emergency training for EMTs, with sponsors citing rural volunteer shortages and recent local incidents. The bill passed on a recorded vote and will be transmitted to the Senate for further consideration.
The Utah House on Jan. 26 approved House Bill 123, a measure to provide on-site pediatric emergency medical training for EMTs, citing gaps in care for children, especially in rural communities. Representative Evan, the bill’s sponsor, told the chamber the training is “particularly important for people who live in a rural area” because most EMTs are volunteers and lack…
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