Protocols and Scope of Practice

Current Georgia Scope of Practice for EMS Personnel

• Scope of Practice for EMS Personnel (SOP-2024) - Effective Date 1/23/2026
• Recent Changes:
  • 1/23/2026
    • Added that EMT-R and EMT can administer Epi for Anaphylaxis via IM or IN route
    • Amended Maintenance of Medicated IV Fluids to add
         *AEMTs are permitted to administer TXA and Cyanokits via an infusion.
       
• Post-Licensure Skills for Paramedics (SOP (PLS)-2020-1) - Last Updated 12/7/2022

Stroke Documents

• Stroke Thrombolytic Checklist
• EMS Interfacility Ground Transport Protocol for Patients
• EMS Interfacility Ground Transport Protocol Vital Sign and Neuro Check Flowsheet
• Stroke Triage Tool (CPSS is the State recommended one)
• Stroke Severity Tool (FAST-ED is the State recommended one)
   

National Model EMS Clinical Guidelines (NASEMSO) 

The NASEMSO Model EMS Clinical Guidelines will be maintained by the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) to facilitate the creation of local EMS system clinical guidelines, protocols, or operating procedures. This document may not be used by EMS agencies as a protocol document without modifications to reflect the actual guidance and approval of the local Medical Director of an EMS agency. This document is a tool that EMS agencies can utilize when creating their EMS agency's clinical guidelines, protocols, or operating procedures.

Page last updated 2/9/2026