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purpose of this glossary is to assist you in understanding the words and
phrases used by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (Bureau) in
disciplinary/enforcement actions. These summaries are not legal
definitions, but rather general descriptions of words and phrases used
in the Bureau's enforcement website.
NOTE: The term "EMT"
used in these definitions refers to emergency medical technicians at any
level (Basic, Intermediate or Paramedic). The term "Bureau"
refers to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the term
"ADHS" refers to the Arizona Department of Health Services.
CIVIL
PENALTY - means the Medical Director of the Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services, on behalf of the ADHS Director, may levy a monetary
fine against an EMT for failure to comply with one or more Arizona
Revised Statutes or Arizona Administrative Codes (Rules).
DECREE OF CENSURE
- means an administrative action by the Medical Director of the Bureau
of Emergency Medical Services pursuant to A.R.S. §
36-2211(D)(2)(a). The Decree of Censure is placed in the EMT's
certification file as a permanent record of the action.
DENIAL OF
RECERTIFICATION - means an order issued by the ADHS Director or
his/her designee denying recertification of an EMT.
PROBATION -
means an order issued by the Medical Director of the Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services permitting the individual to practice as an EMT but
under strict terms and conditions as monitored by the Department.
REVOCATION
- means an order issued by the ADHS Director or his/her designee revoking
certification status of an EMT.
SUSPENSION -
means an order issued by the Medical Director of the Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services suspending an
EMT's certification temporarily (for a set period of time).
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