4765-18-09 Qualifications for a physician to be certified as an EMS instructor.

(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, who meets the requirements set forth in rule 4765-3-05 of the Administrative Code, or is recommended by the local RPAB, or is recommended by the program director or program medical director of an accredited or approved training institution;

(2) Submits a completed application approved by the board;

(3) Holds a current and valid Ohio license to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery that is in good standing;

(4) Is in compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(6) to (A)(12) of rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code.

(B) A physician may renew their certificate to teach as an EMS instructor if the physician submits an application approved by the board which demonstrates continued compliance with the requirements listed in paragraph (A) of this rule. The physician is not required to complete the renewal requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(5) to (A)(6) of rule 4765-18-06 of the Administrative Code.

(C) A physician who chooses to enroll in an EMS instructor training program is exempt from meeting the requirements set forth in rule 4765-18-03 of the Administrative Code.

Replaces: rule 4765-18-09

Effective: 02/01/2009

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/22/2014

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 4765.11

Rule Amplifies: 4765.23

Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/96, 2/22/99, 6/29/01, 10/2/03