N.Y. Public Health Law § 3051: Declaration of purpose

§ 3051. Declaration of purpose. Emergency medical services provided

to those suffering from sudden illness or injury have potential to

reduce the incidence of disability and death and are therefore,

invaluable. A training program of high quality is the key to assuring

that emergency medical services personnel have the knowledge and skills

to care for acutely ill and injured patients in a manner which will

prevent further illness and injury. There is therefore a need to provide

flexible, diverse and high quality training opportunities which are

reasonably available, particularly to volunteers who devote considerable

time, effort, and often personal resources, to improve or retain their

knowledge and skills. The state has a responsibility to support and

further the work of those who provide emergency medical care by

providing needed instructional resources.

The purpose of this article is to expand and improve training

opportunities for emergency medical service personnel, thereby

benefiting all the residents of New York state who rely on the services

of these personnel.