California has now passed legislation to conduct criminal background checks on all emergency medical technicians. It is essential that an EMT is fully qualified for the position since the life of another human being is at stake. It is also imperative that these individuals do not have criminal histories since there is such a level of trust involved with the job. California is one of the first states to pass such a law but you can rest assured that more will follow to ensure that whenever you need emergency medical care you will be in the best available hands.
