Pennsylvania Statutes Title 52 P.S. Mines and Mining § 690-601. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Advanced emergency medical technician.”A coal mine employee who is certified by the Department of Health as an advanced emergency medical technician.

“Emergency medical responder.”A coal mine employee who complies with all of the following:

(1) Has been certified by the Department of Health as an emergency medical responder.

(2) Has successfully completed all of the following courses of additional training of the type approved by the Department of Health for emergency medical technicians:

(i) Patient assessment in the areas of splinting, extremity manual, rigid and soft vacuum.

(ii) Spine care in the areas of:

(A) restricting spinal motion, helmet removal and stabilization; and

(B) devices to restrict spinal motion.

(3) Has successfully completed any additional courses required by regulation of the board.

“Emergency medical technician.”A coal mine employee who has been certified by the Department of Health as an emergency medical technician.

“Paramedic.” An individual who has been certified by the Department of Health as a paramedic.