4765-18-18 Qualifications for a certificate to teach as an assistant EMS instructor.

(A) An applicant for a certificate to teach as an assistant EMS instructor must meet all of the following requirements:

(1) Submits a completed application as approved by the board;

(2) In the preceding five years, has been certified or licensed for at least three years as a first responder, EMT, registered nurse or physician assistant;

(3) Possesses a current and valid certificate to practice as a first responder or EMT or holds a current and valid Ohio license to practice as a registered nurse or a physician assistant;

(4) Has passed the knowledge examination at the level of the individual’s certificate to practice as a first responder, EMT-basic, EMT-intermediate, or EMT-paramedic, within the preceding three years;

(5) Passes the practical examination for their level of certification, within the preceding three years;

(6) Completes the eight hours in instruction specific to the field of emergency medical services as outlined in rule 4765-18-04 of the Administrative Code;

(7) Completes ten hours of supervised teaching in the presence of an EMS instructor, under the auspices of an accredited institution;

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

(B) Failure to meet any of the requirements in paragraph (A) of this rule may lead to board action under rule 4765-10-03 of the Administrative Code.

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