Program Rules

Learners may NOT:

1. Perform any patient care, including checking vitals or moving a loaded stretcher.
   • This would be unlicensed practice, which can have severe consequences for Learners, Mentors, other licensed individuals on scene, and the service.
2. Be first on scene.
3. Be left alone with a patient. This would be patient abandonment.
4. Operate an emergency or service-owned vehicle at any time, even without lights and siren.
5. Operate a personal vehicle with red lights activated.
6. Participate in patient extrication.
7. Perform traffic control.

Service members may NOT:

1. Have romantic or sexual relationships with Learners.
   • No dating Learners. Do not make romantic advances, sexual advances, sexual comments, or sexual requests of Learners.
2. Harass, bully, or discriminate against Learners.
   • Harassment, bullying, grooming, assault, quid-pro-quo, favors, and discrimination are not tolerated and will be investigated and disciplined appropriately.
3. Initiate or accept personal social media connections such as friend requests with Learners.
4. Meet up with Learners off-duty. Ensure all activities are coordinated through the service and/or school.

Safety Tips:

1. When interacting with Learners, ensure there are always at least two Learners, or at least two service members/Mentors present. Do not be alone with one Learner.
   • If you have to have a one-on-one meeting, keep the door open and make sure someone knows when and where you’re meeting.
2. Communicate with Learners using a group chat or email. Avoid one-on-one digital communications like text messages, DMs, and PMs with Learners.