4765-15-01 EMT-basic curriculum.

(A) A training program for EMT-basic certification shall be in accordance with division (C) of section 4765.16 of the Revised Code, and shall follow the United States department of transportation (USDOT) 1994 EMT-basic curriculum, which can be found in the curriculum portion of the EMS web site at http://www.ems.ohio.gov. Such program shall be one-hundred thirty hours, allocated as follows:

(1) Ninety-five hours devoted to emergency victim care, assessment and management of the adult and pediatric patient;

(2) Three hours devoted to reading and interpreting the vital signs of a trauma victim;

(3) Two hours devoted to pathophysiology of the airway, ventilation, and respiration;

(4) Six hours devoted to mechanics of intubation, including dual lumen airway and endotracheal;

(5) Six hours of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(6) One hour devoted to pharmacology and subcutaneous auto-injection of epinephrine;

(7) Ten hours devoted to one of the following:

(a) Clinical experience;

(b) Prehospital internship;

(8) One hour of emergency vehicle operator training;

(9) Six hours of written and practical testing.

(B) An EMT-basic refresher course shall consist of thirty hours according to objectives approved by the board for the number of hours listed in each of the following subject areas:

(1) Eight hours on trauma issues, two of which must pertain to triage and transportation protocols approved by the board;

(2) Six hours on pediatric issues;

(3) Six hours on medical emergencies;

(4) Two hours on geriatric issues;

(5) Two hours on cardiology;

(6) Two hours on airway and ventilation;

(7) Two hours on EMS operations;

(8) Two hours on obstetrics and gynecology.

(C) Training programs offering a course, as outlined in paragraphs (A) and (B) of this rule, shall provide for regular evaluation of student performance and achievement through written and practical testing, prior to issuance of a certificate of completion.

Effective: 08/30/2008

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 06/12/2008 and 03/12/2013

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 4765.11

Rule Amplifies: 4765.16

Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/96, 1/25/99, 3/23/03