Good Samaritan law

[shaggybill]

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Yesterday I was talking to a first responder here in NC and he told me that he has taken an EMT-B course, but refuses to become a state certified Basic because if he does, the Good Samaritan law no longer applies to him if he stops for an MVA, trauma, etc. while off-duty.

Is there anybody here from NC that can verify this, and are other states like this too?

 

[beanbean]

He is full of bull...Good Samaritan laws apply to EMT-B's. Honestly, when was the last time you heard of an EMT-B being sued for stopping and helping. If you do what you are trained to do and not beyond that you will be fine. Sounds like the person you were talking to might have failed the course and now is using an excuse as to why he is not certified....

 

[southerndoc]

Laws vary by state. In some states, medical professionals are not included in the Good Samaritan Act, even if volunteering. However, I think most of these laws that exempted medical professionals have been repealed.

 

[DropkickMurphy]

He is full of bull...Good Samaritan laws apply to EMT-B's. Honestly, when was the last time you heard of an EMT-B being sued for stopping and helping. If you do what you are trained to do and not beyond that you will be fine. Sounds like the person you were talking to might have failed the course and now is using an excuse as to why he is not certified....

If he's scared of being sued, then don't stop. I believe only two or three states require EMS providers to stop and render aid.