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Iowa Code & Administrative Rules

Sections of the Code of Iowa and Administrative Rules that pertain to EMS are available for download here.

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• Chapter 147A - Emergency Medical Care -- Trauma Care
• On-Site Medical Treatment  
• Chapter 130 - Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
• Chapter 131 - EMS Provider Education/Training Certification
• Chapter 132 - EMS Service Program Authorization
• Chapter 133 - White Flashing Light Authorization
• Chapter 134 - Trauma Care Facility Categorization and Verification
• Chapter 135 - Trauma Triage and Transfer Protocols
• Chapter 136 - Trauma Registry
• Chapter 137 - Trauma Education and Training
• Chapter 138 - Trauma System Evaluation Quality Improvement Committee
• Chapter 139 - Iowa Law Enforcement Emergency Care Provider
• Chapter 140 - EMS System Development Grants
• Chapter 141 - Love Our Kids Grant
• Chapter 142 - Out of Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders
• Chapter 143 - Automated External Defibrillator Program
• Chapter 144 - EMS Air Medical Service Program Authorization
• Iowa Good Samaritan (613.17 Emergency assistance in an accident)  
• Chapter 11 - Drugs in EMS Programs