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(A) A certificate to practice will expire on its expiration date if the applicant fails to either renew such certificate or request an extension, as provided in rule 4765-19-03 of the Administrative Code.
(B) The division, as directed by the board, may reinstate a certificate to practice that has expired, or become invalid due to a voluntary drop back or voluntary surrender, for no more than ninety days as follows:
(1) If the certificate holder has completed, prior to the expiration date of the certificate to practice, all continuing education requirements as set forth in Chapters 4765-12, 4765-15, 4765-16 and 4765-17 of the Administrative Code, the applicant must comply with all of the following requirements:
(a) Submits a completed application;
(b) Submits an application fee of seventy-five dollars;
(c) Provides documentation of successful completion of all continuing education requirements for the last certification cycle;
(d) Meets all qualifications for a certificate to practice as outlined in rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code;
(e) Has previously held a certificate to practice issued under section 4765.30 of the Revised Code for the level of certification sought, and such certificate was in good standing at the time the certificate expired, was dropped back, or surrendered.
(2) If the certificate holder has not completed, prior to the expiration date of the certificate to practice, all continuing education requirements as set forth in Chapters 4765-12, 4765-15, 4765-16 and 4765-17 of the Administrative Code, the applicant must comply with all of the following requirements:
(a) Submits a completed application;
(b) Completes the reinstatement examination, as set forth in rule 4765-8-05 of the Administrative Code, and obtains a passing score within three attempts. If an applicant is unable to pass the reinstatement examination within three attempts, the applicant must complete a new course of instruction and meet all criteria for a certificate to practice;
(c) Meets all qualifications for a certificate to practice as outlined in rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code;
(d) Has previously held a certificate to practice issued under section 4765.30 of the Revised Code for the level of certification sought, and such certificate was in good standing at the time the certificate holder allowed the certificate to expire, was dropped back, or surrendered.
(C) The division, as directed by the board, may reinstate a certificate to practice that has expired, or become invalid due to a voluntary drop back or voluntary surrender, for more than ninety days, but not more than three years if all of the following occur within such time period:
(1) Meets all requirements set forth in paragraph (B)(2) of this rule;
(2) The course of training completed by the applicant is significantly similar to the current curriculum requirements for the level of certification sought. If such training is not significantly similar to the current curriculum, the applicant must complete additional course work in the areas of deficiency through an institution accredited by the board at the appropriate level.
(D) The division, as directed by the board, may reinstate a certificate to practice that has expired, or become invalid due to a voluntary drop back or voluntary surrender, for more than three years but less than six years if the applicant, in addition to meeting the requirements set forth in paragraph (C) of this rule, completes one of the following refresher training courses at either an accredited site or approved site:
(1) At the first responder level, a first responder refresher course as outlined in rule 4765-12-02 of the Administrative Code.
(2) At the EMT-basic level, an EMT-basic refresher course as outlined in rule 4765-15-01 of the Administrative Code.
(3) At the EMT-intermediate level, an EMT-intermediate refresher course as outlined rule 4765-16-01 of the Administrative Code.
(4) At the EMT-paramedic level, an EMT-paramedic refresher course as outlined in p rule 4765-17-01 of the Administrative Code.
(5) If an acceptable refresher course, as listed in paragraph (D) of this rule, is not available, the board may approve an equivalent course of instruction to be completed by the applicant. The applicant will be required to complete written and practical testing, administered by an accredited or approved institution to provide training at the level of certification sought.
(E) If a certificate to practice has expired, or become invalid due to a voluntary drop back or voluntary surrender, for six years or more, the applicant must complete a new course of instruction and apply for a new certificate under rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code.
(F) An applicant must meet all requirements for eligibility prior to taking any examination.
(G) An applicant who qualifies for reinstatement is eligible to be reinstated at any level at or below the level previously held by such applicant.
Replaces: rule 4765-8-18
Effective: 12/29/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 02/13/2011
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.11
Rule Amplifies: 4765.30
Prior Effective Dates: 1/13/02, 3/23/03, 2/13/06