[Comment: For dates and availability of material
incorporated by reference in this rule, see rule 4765-1-03 of the
Administrative Code.]
(A) For purposes of granting reciprocity,
the board shall issue a certificate to teach to an applicant if either of the
following conditions apply:
(1) The applicant has a
substantially similar out-of-state occupational license or certificate and has
held the out-of-state licensure or certification for at least one year prior to
application and has been actively engaged in the practice of that occupation
for one of the five years immediately preceding the date of application,
or
(2) The applicant has
been actively engaged in the same occupational activity in the military, or a
state or territory that does not issue a license or certificate, for at least
three of the five years immediately preceding the date of
application.
(B) An applicant shall provide all
relevant documentation demonstrating his or her experience, education, and
training to assist the division in its determination.
(C) To be eligible to receive a fire and
emergency services instructor I or II certificate through reciprocity pursuant
to section 4765.23 of the Revised Code and this chapter, an applicant who meets
the requirements of paragraph (A) of this rule shall also meet all of the
following qualifications:
(1) The applicant
successfully completed a structured instructor course in another state, the
District of Columbia, a United States territory, department of defense, or any
branch of the United States military, or other instructor training program
approved by the board that is substantially similar to the training standards
and curriculum as set forth in this chapter;
(2) The applicant shall
possess a current fire or EMS certificate to practice issued under section
4765.55 of the Revised Code and rule 4765-20-02 of the Administrative Code, or
section 4765.11 of the Revised Code and rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative
Code that is in good standing;
(3) In the preceding
seven years, the applicant has at least five years of experience as a certified
fire or EMS provider. Experience as a certified fire or EMS provider in another
state, the District of Columbia, a United States territory, the department of
defense, or any branch of the United States military may be used to fulfill
this requirement;
(4) The applicant for a
fire and emergency services instructor I or II requesting certification through
reciprocity shall submit a completed "Fire and Emergency Services
Instructor Reciprocity Packet" including documentation that all
requirements as specified in this rule have been met;
(5) If an applicant fails
to provide a complete reciprocity packet, including all required documentation,
within ninety days from original receipt of the packet, the packet will be
considered incomplete and it will be returned to the applicant;
(6) If an applicant still
wishes to request to receive certification by reciprocity, they must then
complete and submit a new "Fire and Emergency Services Instructor
Reciprocity Packet" for review by the division.
(D) The board may waive one or both of
the following requirements:
(1) The applicant has
held the out-of-state certification for at least one year prior to the
application;
(2) The applicant has
been actively engaged in the practice of the occupation for one of the five
years preceding the date of application.
(E) Upon compliance with all requirements
for certification in paragraphs (A) to (C) of this rule, the applicant will be
issued a letter of authorization to test by the division, if
required.
(F) An applicant required to test shall
pass the national registry assessment examination at their level of
certification with a maximum of three attempts in a twelve month period after
the applicant is approved for testing and the division issues a letter of
authorization to test.
(G) An applicant that fails to complete
the requirements set forth in paragraph (F) of this rule within the
twelve-month time frame shall complete a new course of
instruction.
(H) After completing the requirements set
forth in paragraph (F) of this rule, the applicant shall submit a completed
"Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Reciprocity Application"
within ninety days. An applicant that fails to submit a completed "Fire
and Emergency Services Instructor Reciprocity Application" within ninety
days shall complete a new course of instruction.
(I) The board may waive the requirement
to test if one of the following conditions apply:
(1) The out-of-state
training was completed within thirty-six months prior to submitting
application; or
(2) The out-of-state
certificate or license is current and the applicant has maintained continuing
education requirements substantially similar to Ohio requirements.
(J) Upon receiving a testing waiver, the
applicant will be issued a letter by the division notifying them to submit a
completed "Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Reciprocity
Application" within ninety days. An applicant that fails to submit a
completed "Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Reciprocity
Application" within ninety days shall complete a new course of
instruction.
(K) In addition to the requirements set
forth in paragraphs (A) to (H) of this rule, the applicant:
(1) Shall not have been
convicted of any of the following:
(a) Any felony;
(b) A misdemeanor committed in the course of
practice;
(c) A misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
(2) Shall not have
committed fraud, misrepresentation, or material deception in applying for or
obtaining a certificate issued under section 4765.55, 4765.11, or 4765.23 of
the Revised Code and this chapter.
(3) Shall not have been
previously revoked or denied a certificate by the board or the licensing
organization in another state.
(4) An applicant who has
not resided in the state of Ohio for five years immediately preceding the date
of application shall provide the division with a criminal records check of the
applicant in accordance with section 109.572 of the Revised Code obtained from
the superintendent of the bureau of criminal identification and investigation
and including information from the federal bureau of investigation. An
applicant's failure to submit this documentation renders the application
for reciprocity incomplete.
(L) An applicant who has previously held
a certificate to teach as a fire and emergency services instructor in Ohio or
another state, the District of Columbia, a United States territory, the
department of defense, or any branch of the United States military, which was
previously revoked by the board or licensing agency of this state or another
state, the District of Columbia, a United States territory, the department of
defense, or any branch of the United States military, is not eligible for
reciprocity.
(M) If an applicant is eligible for
reinstatement as set forth in this chapter, then that applicant is not eligible
to be issued a certificate under this rule.
(N) For an application to be considered
complete:
(1) The application shall
be filled out in the manner as specified;
(2) All required
documentation shall be provided;
(3) The application shall
be submitted within ninety days of completion of the requirements set forth in
paragraph (F) of this rule.
(O) A fire and emergency services
instructor certificate to teach issued pursuant to this rule shall be issued in
accordance with the certification cycles and pro-rated renewal requirements set
forth in rule 4765-8-06 of the Administrative Code.
