The following standards of practice are published as provided for in the Code of West Virginia, Article Four-C, Chapter Sixteen and West Virginia Division of Health Legislative Rules Title 64, Series 48​.

The listing of procedures is intended as guidance for EMS personnel affiliated with and/or during operation with ambulance service, first responder, rescue provider or rapid response agency within the West Virginia EMS System.

Procedures listed must be authorized by duly engaged physician medical directors and must be performed according to written and published protocols and/or direct voice communication with a medical command center. Certain procedures may require direct verbal orders from medical command physicians.

Emergency Medical Responder Scope of Practice