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(A) “EMS training program” means the collective group of initial EMS courses at each specified certification level which, when successfully completed, results in a certificate of completion from an accredited institution.
(B) “EMS continuing education program” means EMS courses at each specified certification level which, when successfully completed, result in certificates of completion from an approved institution and satisfy the requirements for certificate renewal.
(C) “EMS instructor” means a person who holds a certificate to teach an EMS training program or continuing education program, issued in accordance with section 4765.23 of the Revised Code and this chapter.
(D) “EMS instructor training program” means a program as outlined in this chapter offered by an accredited institution which, when successfully completed, results in a certificate of completion and prepares students to be instructors in first responder, EMT-basic, EMT-intermediate and EMT-paramedic, or any other type of EMS instruction.
(E) “EMS instructor trainer” means a person appointed by the program coordinator of an accredited institution who has met the requirements as outlined in this chapter, and who teaches an EMS instructor training program at an accredited institution.
(F) “Special topic instructor” means a person who holds a certificate to teach special topics, issued in accordance with section 4765.23 of the Revised Code and this chapter.
HISTORY: Eff 1-1-96; 2-22-99; 10-2-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4765.11
Rule amplifies: RC 4765.16, 4765.23
Replaces: Part of former 4765-6-01
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/02/2008
(A) All EMS training programs or continuing education programs shall be taught by an EMS instructor.
(1) A person who serves as a guest lecturer in an EMS training program shall not be required to hold a certificate to teach provided an EMS instructor is present for the lecture.
(2) A person who serves as a guest lecturer in an EMS continuing education program shall not be required to hold a certificate to teach provided an EMS instructor or special topic instructor is present for the lecture.
(B) An EMS instructor may teach an EMS training or continuing education program to the level of the instructor’s certificate to practice.
(1) A registered nurse who holds an EMS certificate to teach may not instruct in the first responder training program unless the registered nurse also holds a certificate to practice as a first responder, pursuant to section 4765.30 of the Revised Code.
(C) An EMS instructor shall provide instruction in accordance with Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code and Chapters 4765-1 to 4765-19 of the Administrative Code.
(D) All EMS training and continuing education programs shall be taught under the auspice of an accredited or approved institution.
(E) All certificates to teach shall remain valid for a period of two years.
(F) A person who holds a certificate to teach shall maintain a current certificate to practice as a first responder or EMT, or a license as a nurse or physician. If an individual’s certificate to practice or license expires or is revoked, the certificate to teach shall also expire or be revoked.
(G) There shall be no application fee for a certificate to teach or the renewal of a certificate to teach issued pursuant to section 4765.23 of the Revised Code and this chapter.
HISTORY: Eff 1-1-96; 2-22-99; 6-29-01; 10-2-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4765.11
Rule amplifies: RC 4765.16, 4765.23
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/02/2008
Replaces: Part of former 4765-8-12
(A) Prior to admission into an EMS instructor training program, an individual must meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Possesses a current certificate to practice as a first responder or EMT issued under section 4765.30 of the Revised Code or is a registered nurse who holds a license to practice;
(2) In the preceding seven years, has at least five years of experience as a first responder, EMT, or registered nurse;
(3) Passes a written examination approved by the board that demonstrates a level of knowledge in emergency medical services that is consistent with the individual’s certificate to practice. An applicant who is a registered nurse must pass an examination at the paramedic level;
(a) If an applicant is unable to pass the written examination within three attempts, the applicant must wait for a time period of six months and complete a board approved course at the appropriate level before attempting the examination again.
(4) Passes the practical examination for their level of certification. The practical examination shall be administered by an accredited institution. The program coordinator of the accredited institution sponsoring the EMS instructor training program may require the practical examination to be conducted by the sponsoring agency or may accept practical examinations performed by another accredited institution.
HISTORY: Eff 1-1-96; 2-22-99; 6-29-01; 10-2-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4765.11
Rule amplifies: RC 4765.23
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/02/2008
Replaces: Part of former 4765-8-12
(A) An EMS instructor training program shall consist of seventy hours and will be taught in accordance with the objectives approved by the board. The program hours shall be allocated as follows:
(1) Fifty hours in instruction of adult students and basic teaching techniques;
(2) Eight hours in instruction specific to the field of emergency medical services;
(3) Ten hours of supervised teaching in the presence of an EMS instructor, as approved by the accredited institution offering the EMS instructor training program;
(4) The final two hours are credited towards successful completion of the techniques examination approved by the board.
(B) A person seeking certification as an EMS instructor who holds at least a baccalaureate degree in education may receive credit for the fifty hours of instruction required in paragraph (A)(1) of this rule.
(C) An EMS instructor training program shall be taught by an EMS instructor trainer under the auspice of an accredited institution.
HISTORY: Eff 1-1-96; 2-22-99; 10-2-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4765.11
Rule amplifies: RC 4765.11, 4765.16
Replaces: Part of former 4765-6-07
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/02/2008
(A) The board shall issue a certificate to teach an EMS training program or continuing education program to an individual who meets all of the following:
(1) Submits a completed application as approved by the board;
(2) Is in compliance with all entrance requirements outlined in this chapter;
(3) Has successfully completed an EMS instructor training program as set forth in this chapter;
(4) Has passed, within three attempts, the techniques examination approved by the board;
(a) Failure to pass the techniques examination within three attempts will require completion of a new EMS instructor training program. Credit for the written knowledge and practical examinations shall remain valid for two years from the date of successful completion of these examinations.
(5) Has completed all requirements for a certificate to teach within two years of successful completion of the written knowledge examination as required in rule 4765-18-03 of the Administrative Code;
(6) Is in compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(3) to (A)(7) of rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code.
HISTORY: Eff 1-1-96; 2-22-99; 6-29-01; 10-2-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4765.11
Rule amplifies: RC 4765.23
Replaces: Part of former 4765-8-12
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/02/2008
(A) Each person who has been issued a certificate to teach under this chapter shall be mailed a renewal application no later than sixty days prior to the certificate’s expiration date.
(B) The application for renewal shall clearly indicate the date on which the current certificate expires and the fact that the application must be received by the board prior to that date in order to avoid a lapse in certification to teach.
(C) The application for renewal shall be signed, dated, and shall contain an attestation that the applicant has met the requirements for a certificate to teach set forth in this chapter.
(D) The board shall renew a certificate to teach, issued under section 4765.23 of the Revised Code and this chapter, for any applicant who meets the following criteria:
(1) Satisfies the requirements for a certificate to teach as set forth in this chapter;
(2) During the preceding two years, has provided not less than sixteen hours of instruction of an EMS training or continuing education program offered by an accredited or approved institution under section 4765.17 of the Revised Code and Chapter 4765-7 of the Administrative Code;
(3) During the preceding two years, has completed six hours of instructional continuing education as approved by the board;
(4) Unless otherwise waived by the board, attends any mandatory instructor meetings held by the board.
HISTORY: Eff 1-1-96; 2-22-99; 6-29-01; 10-2-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4765.11
Rule amplifies: RC 4765.23
Replaces: Part of former 4765-8-13
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/02/2008
(A) A certificate to teach will lapse on its expiration date unless the EMS instructor has renewed or submitted a request for an extension.
(B) Pursuant to section 4765.11 of the Revised Code, the board may grant an extension of time for the EMS instructor to comply with the renewal requirements pursuant to this chapter.
(C) The board may grant an extension if a written request is received from the EMS instructor, prior to the expiration date of the certificate to teach, and the request includes the following information:
(1) Justification for the extension;
(2) Length of extension requested;
(3) Specific plan for completion of requirements within the length of time requested;
(4) Signature of the certificate holder.
HISTORY: Eff 1-1-96; 2-22-99; 6-29-01; 10-2-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4765.11
Rule amplifies: RC 4765.23
Replaces: Part of former 4765-8-13
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/02/2008
(A) A certificate to teach will lapse on its expiration date if the applicant fails to either renew such certificate or request an extension, as provided in this chapter.
(B) The board may reinstate a certificate to teach that has been expired for no more than six months if the applicant meets all of the following:
(1) Submits a completed application as approved by the board;
(2) Successfully completes the techniques examination provided for in rule 4765-18-05 of the Administrative Code within three attempts;
(a) If an applicant is unable to pass the techniques examination within three attempts, the applicant must complete a new EMS instructor training program and meet all criteria for a certificate to teach as outlined in rule 4765-18-05 of the Administrative Code.
(3) Meets all qualifications for a certificate to teach as outlined in this chapter;
(4) The applicant previously held a certificate to teach an EMS training program or continuing education program issued by the board, and such certificate was in good standing at the time the EMS instructor allowed the certificate to lapse.
(C) The board may reinstate a certificate to teach that has been expired for more than six months but less than one year if the applicant meets all of the following:
(1) Meets all the requirements listed in paragraph (B) of this rule;
(2) Completes ten hours of supervised teaching under the direct supervision of an EMS instructor certified under rule 4765-18-05 of the Administrative Code and under the auspice of a program coordinator of an accredited training institution.
(D) The board may reinstate a certificate to teach that has been expired for more than one year, but less than two years, if all the following apply:
(1) Meets all the requirements listed in paragraph (C) of this rule;
(2) Repeats and successfully completes the eight-hour curriculum module in instruction specific to the field of emergency medical services as outlined in rule 4765-18-04 of the Administrative Code.
(E) If a certificate to teach has been expired for more than two years, the applicant must complete a new EMS instructor training program and meet all requirements for a certificate to teach as outlined in rule 4765-18-05 of the Administrative Code.
(F) Except as otherwise provided in this rule, if a certificate to teach has been revoked by the board, the applicant must meet the following conditions:
(1) Demonstrates successful completion of all criteria for a certificate to teach, as outlined in rule 4765-18-05 of the Administrative Code, after the date of revocation by the board;
(2) Submits a completed application, as approved by the board, in compliance with the terms of the revocation order.
HISTORY: Eff 1-1-96; 2-22-99; 6-29-01; 10-2-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4765.11
Rule amplifies: RC 4765.23
Replaces: Part of former 4765-8-13
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/02/2008
(A) A physician may be certified by the board as an EMS instructor if the physician meets the following criteria:
(1) Is an active medical director with an EMS agency, or is recommended by the local RPAB, or is recommended by an accredited or approved training institution;
(2) Submits a completed application approved by the board;
(3) Holds a valid certificate to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery;
(4) Is in compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(3) to (A)(7) of rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code.
(B) A certificate to teach an EMS training or continuing education program issued to a physician shall be valid for two years.
(C) A physician may renew their certificate to teach an EMS training or continuing education program if the physician submits an application approved by the board, which demonstrates continued compliance with the requirements listed in paragraph (A) of this rule.
(1) The physician instructor will be mailed a renewal application no later than sixty days prior to the certificate’s expiration date.
(2) The application for renewal shall clearly indicate the date on which the current certificate expires and the fact that the application must be received by the board prior to that date in order to avoid a lapse in certification to teach.
(D) A physician may not instruct in the first responder training program unless the physician also holds a certificate to practice as a first responder, pursuant to section 4765.30 of the Revised Code.
(E) All EMS training and continuing education programs shall be taught under the auspice of an accredited or approved institution.
(F) A physician who chooses to enroll in an EMS instructor training program is exempt from meeting the admission requirements set forth in rule 4765-18-03 of the Administrative Code.
HISTORY: Eff 1-1-96; 2-22-99; 6-29-01; 10-2-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4765.11
Rule amplifies: RC 4765.23
Replaces: Part of former 4765-8-12, part of former 4765-8-13
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/02/2008
(A) The board shall issue a certificate to teach as a special topic instructor to an applicant who satisfies the following:
(1) Submits a completed application, as approved by the board, to teach one or more special topics;
(a) The completed application shall include the signature of the program coordinator of an accredited or approved institution, attesting to the qualifications of the special topic applicant to teach the requested topics.
(2) Identifies not more than five substantive areas of EMS training in which the applicant seeks designation as a special topic instructor.
(B) A certificate to teach special topics shall be valid for two years, non-renewable, and only for the designated topics for which the certificate was originally granted.
(C) A special topic instructor may not apply for a new certificate to teach special topics less than sixty days prior to the expiration date of the current certificate. The new certificate shall not become effective until the expiration date of the current certificate.
HISTORY: Eff 1-1-96; 2-22-99; 10-2-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4765.11
Rule amplifies: RC 4765.23
Replaces: Part of former 4765-8-14
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/02/2008
(A) An individual who has completed courses of instruction in teaching methodology in another state, the district of Columbia, a United States territory, or foreign country, may be issued a certificate to teach an EMS training or continuing education program if all of the following criteria are met:
(1) The course of instruction is substantially similar to the curriculum requirements set forth in this chapter;
(2) The individual is in compliance with all requirements outlined in rule 4765-18-03 of the Administrative Code;
(3) The individual successfully completes the eight hour curriculum module of instruction specific to the field of emergency medical services as specified in rule 4765-18-04 of the Administrative Code;
(4) The individual successfully completes ten hours of supervised teaching as outlined in rule 4765-18-04 of the Administrative Code;
(5) The individual submits a completed application for a certificate to teach as approved by the board;
(6) The individual is in compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(3) to (A)(7) of rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code.
HISTORY: Eff 1-1-96; 2-22-99; 6-29-01; 10-2-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4765.11
Rule amplifies: RC 4765.23
Replaces: Part of former 4765-8-12
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/02/2008
(A) An EMS instructor training program outlined in rule 4765-18-04 of the Administrative Code shall be provided under the auspice of an accredited institution and must be taught by an EMS instructor trainer appointed by the program coordinator of the accredited institution.
(B) An EMS instructor trainer must meet the following criteria:
(1) Hold a valid certificate to teach an EMS training or continuing education program issued under rule 4765-18-05 of the Administrative Code;
(2) Have three years educational experience which includes demonstrable ability in teaching, developing lesson plans and course materials, managing classroom resources, and managing and evaluating students;
(3) Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
(C) The program coordinator of an accredited institution assumes responsibility to select and renew instructor trainer designation based upon documented evaluation of acceptable performance review standards.
(D) The program coordinator of an accredited institution may appoint themselves as an instructor trainer, but must have the documented evaluation of acceptable performance review standards conducted by their supervisor.
HISTORY: Eff 10-2-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4765.11
Rule amplifies: RC 4765.16, 4765.23
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/02/2008
(A) The board may issue an EMS instructor certificate to an applicant who holds a valid firefighter instructor certificate issued under rule 4765-11-08 of the Administrative Code, if the applicant meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Submits a completed application approved by the board;
(2) Meets all entrance criteria outlined in rule 4765-18-03 of the Administrative Code;
(3) Successfully completes the eight-hour curriculum module in instruction specific to the field of emergency medical services as outlined in rule 4765-18-04 of the Administrative Code;
(4) Is in compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(3) to (A)(7) of rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code.
HISTORY: Eff 10-2-03
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 4765.11
Rule amplifies: RC 4765.23
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/02/2008