The regulations apply to all publicly and privately owned ambulances except to... - ANSWERS-Ambulances that do NOT respond to emergency calls and those that are federally owned.
Privately owned ambulances must be licensed by... - ANSWERS-CHP in order to operate as emergency vehicles.
Ambulanc...
CA Ambulance drivers license test
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The regulations apply to all publicly and privately owned ambulances except to... -
ANSWERS-Ambulances that do NOT respond to emergency calls and those that are
federally owned.
Privately owned ambulances must be licensed by... - ANSWERS-CHP in order to
operate as emergency vehicles.
Ambulance - ANSWERS-Any vehicle that has been modified or equipped with the intent
to transport an injured person.
Emergency service - ANSWERS-The functions involved in responding to assist persons
in need of sudden medical attention or acute medical care during transport.
If there is doubt in a persons death... - ANSWERS-Assume the victim is alive
If the victim is clearly dead... - ANSWERS-The coroner takes the body
Code 3 - ANSWERS-The use of red warning lamps and siren en route to an emergency
call
When is Code 3 justified? - ANSWERS-Saving a life
Preventing undue suffering
Preventing a disability
The name of the ambulance service must be displayed where? - ANSWERS-Both
sides, and the rear of the vehicle.
Ambulance providers must provide how many hours of service? - ANSWERS-24
hours...UNLESS they provide special event services, or industrial services.
How often must fire extinguishers be inspected? - ANSWERS-Yearly or immediately
after use, whichever comes first
How often must ambulances be inspected? By who? - ANSWERS-Initially and annually
by CHP. Subject to random inspections.
How to determine if an ambulance has been inspected? - ANSWERS-Verifying through
the Emergency Ambulance ID Certificate which is required to be maintained in the
ambulance.
, Destination restrictions - ANSWERS-Restrictions that prevent emergency transportation
of patients over unnecessarily long distances.
Are family members permitted to ride in the ambulance? - ANSWERS-Yes
Good Samaritan Laws - ANSWERS-Provide limited civil liability protections. Do NOT
protect against gross negligence, or lack of good faith.
Can CHP grant regulatory exemptions? - ANSWERS-No
What is the purpose of an ambulance drivers license? - ANSWERS-Screening function
that a person has limited knowledge on laws pertaining to ambulance operations, and
does not have a criminal background.
CA Ambulance DL is not required for: - ANSWERS-Regular, full-time members of a
public agency
Properly licensed out of state drivers
Prerequisites for ambulance DL: - ANSWERS-Be at least 18 y.o.
Posses DL valid for driving in CA
File any criminal or traffic offenses (including those dismissed)
Pass written test
Submit acceptable set of fingerprints
Submit a current copy of a completed medical exam
(DL-51)
Temporary certificate - ANSWERS-Good for 180 days
Regular certificate - ANSWERS-Good for at most 5 years. Expires on same date as
your drivers license.
One year after issuance of license applicant must posses... - ANSWERS-A valid EMT
certificate
Renewal applications are accepted... - ANSWERS-Within 6 months prior to expiration of
license.
Fingerprints are not required if... - ANSWERS-Previous license has not expired more
than ONE YEAR
If a license has been denied or suspended a driver may have a... - ANSWERS-Hearing
review committee within 10 days of receiving notice. Committee is made up of 3
members from the DMV, EMS authority, and CHP.
Management must ensure that... - ANSWERS-Ambulance is trained and competent
(DMV pull notice system)
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