4765-18-21 Upgrade process for certificate to teach as assistant EMS instructor to EMS instructor.

(A) An individual holding a current and valid certificate to teach as an assistant EMS instructor who wants to upgrade to an EMS instructor must meet all of the following:

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

(2) Must complete the fifty hours in instruction of adult students and basic teaching techniques or must complete the mentorship program, as required in rule 4765-18-04 of the Administrative Code;

(3) Satisfies the requirements for a certificate to practice a set forth in paragraphs (A)(6) to (A)(12) of rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code;

(4) 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;

(5) Has passed the instructional methods examination. Failure to pass this examination within three attempts within one year from completion of the instructor training program will require a completion of new EMS instructor training program.

(B) All requirements for the upgrade must be completed within the proceeding three years.

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