Passing this along from State EMS, we can furnish the approved attestation of clinical competency form to those interested.
Good afternoon EMS Leaders,
On October 5, 2026, Governor Hochul signed Executive Order 65 No. 65: Declaring a Disaster Emergency in the State of New York Due to an Ongoing Measles Outbreak | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State. This Executive Order temporarily permits Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs) to assist local health departments vaccinate community members against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR); provided they comply with mandatory training requirements.
The Division of State EMS has posted a training module, titled “Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Vaccine Administration for EMS Providers” on Vital Signs Academy Log In | CollaborNation®. EMS Providers must complete the course and, after receiving a passing score of 80% or above on the learning assessment, will receive a certificate of completion.
Once the training module is completed, the agency medical director completes the attached “Emergency Medical Services Medical Director Attestation of Clinical Competency: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine Administration Support” document. This document attests that the provider can:
- – perform pre-procedure patient screening, contraindication checks, and patient education;
- – maintain aseptic technique and follow proper medication handling, dosage verification, and reconstitution/preparation standards;
- – accurately administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections using appropriate anatomical landmarks;
- – monitor for, recognize, and initiate immediate emergency management for adverse reactions;
- – complete accurate clinical documentation per standard healthcare protocols; and
- – is active in clinical practice with the agency.
All training records must be maintained, by the agency, for all vaccinators, and copies of required documents must be presented to the Department of Health, upon request.
Advanced EMTs, who participate in vaccination points of distribution (PODs), with their local health departments, must bring copies of training and attestation forms, along with vaccination record, or proof of immunity; to Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) with them.
Unless extended, this Executive Order expires on November 4, 2026.
Sincerely,
Stephen Brucato
Bureau Chief | Bureau of EMS Emergency Management
Intelligence Liaison Officer
Division of State Emergency Medical Services
