An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in emergency medical services system, providing for dementia care training.

Summary

The bill adds a new requirement that all emergency medical services personnel finish a three‑hour initial course on caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, plus a one‑hour annual refresher. The state health department, in partnership with the Department of Aging, will create the curriculum, and providers who do not meet the training could face certification penalties. The goal is to improve emergency response for seniors and help identify possible elder abuse.

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