Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-13-1602. Community Paramedic--Licensure--Services

(1) Be currently licensed as a paramedic;

(2) Have two (2) years of full-time service as a paramedic;

(3) Be actively employed by a licensed paramedic ambulance service; and

(4) Have successfully completed a community paramedic training program from an accredited college or university approved by the Department of Health under the Division of Emergency Services.

(1) Clinical experience that is provided under the supervision of a community paramedic service medical director, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, or home health nurse; and

(2) Areas of clinical experience, including at a minimum:

(1) Prevent admission to or allow discharge from a nursing facility; or

(2) Prevent readmission to a hospital or nursing home.

(1) Coordination of community services;

(2) Chronic disease monitoring and education;

(3) Health assessment;

(4) Hospital discharge follow-up care;

(5) Laboratory specimen collection; and

(6) Medication compliance.

(1) Complete an additional fifteen (15) hours of training beyond the relicensure requirements as a paramedic; and

(2) Be active in performing the skills of a community paramedic.