AEMT students may perform any skill or ability identified in the scope of practice of an AEMT while in the clinical setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, physician, or Paramedic preceptor. However, when the AEMT student is not participating in course-related activities, s/he is permitted to perform only skills within their current licensure scope of practice. Students who practice the AEMT scope of practice while not under the direct supervision of a Preceptor are in violation of their existing license. This violation may be subject to dismissal from the Program and will be reported to the New Hampshire Bureau of EMS.
Students cannot perform AEMT skills while performing their regular job duties at their place of employment. AMETs may only perform AEMT skills while at an approved clinical site, and they must not be a primary member of the responding team.
For example, you are working your regular shift as an EMT, and your Paramedic partner asks you if you want to start the IV since you are in AEMT school. Your answer must be no, as you are a member of the EMS crew and are on the call as an EMS provider and not as an EMS student.