CA Ambulance drivers license test

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.

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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

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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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