The bill amends the existing law regarding the community paramedic endorsement in South Dakota. It establishes that the board may issue a community paramedic endorsement to an individual who is licensed as a paramedic and either completes the education requirements and training approved by the board or is certified as a community paramedic by the International Board of Specialty Certification.

Key changes include the replacement of the term "person" with "individual" and the removal of the requirement for applicants to apply on a form prescribed by the board. Additionally, the previous requirement for applicants to be licensed as paramedics is retained, while the option for certification by the International Board of Specialty Certification is introduced as an alternative pathway to obtaining the endorsement.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/24/2025: 36-4B-18.2