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Rule 4765-8-01 | Qualifications for a certificate to practice.
Effective:
January 1, 2022
(A) An applicant for a certificate to
practice as an emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician,
advanced emergency medical technician, or paramedic must meet the following
requirements: (1) Submit a completed
application on a form approved by the board; (2) Successfully complete an EMS
training program through an accredited institution, pursuant to section 4765.17
of the Revised Code and Chapter 4765-7 of the Administrative Code, and receive
a certificate verifying completion of such program at the level for which the
certificate to practice is sought. Such program must have been completed no
more than two years prior to making application; (3) Submit documentation
of successful completion of the following federal emergency management agency
training courses: (a) National incident management system course
IS-700.b: (i) For online courses,
the web site can be accessed at
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/crslist.asp; (ii) For materials and
information for instructor led, classroom-based courses, the web site can be
accessed at
https://training.fema.gov/is/coursematerials.aspx?code=IS-700.b; (b) Incident command system course IS-100.c: (i) For online courses,
the web site can be accessed at
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/crslist.asp; (ii) For materials and
information for instructor led, classroom-based courses, the web site can be
accessed at
https://training.fema.gov/is/coursematerials.aspx?code=IS-100.c. Completion of the above courses is mandated by
the department of homeland security pursuant to homeland security presidential
directives five (HSPD-5, February 28, 2003) and eight (HSPD-8, March 30, 2011)
and approved by the board as being necessary for initial training. (4) Pass an initial certification
examination in accordance with rule 4765-8-05 of the Administrative
Code; (5) Be at least eighteen years of
age; (6) Has not been convicted of, pled
guilty to, had a judicial finding of guilt for, or had a judicial finding of
eligibility for treatment and/or intervention in lieu of conviction for, any of
the following: (a) Any felony; (b) A misdemeanor committed in the course of
practice; (c) A misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (d) A violation of any federal, state, county, or municipal
narcotics or controlled substance law; (e) Any act committed in another state or jurisdiction that, if
committed in Ohio, would constitute a violation set forth in this
paragraph. (7) Has not been adjudicated mentally
incompetent by a court of law; (8) At the time of application, is not
under indictment for any felony or has any misdemeanor charges pending as
outlined in paragraph (A)(6) of this rule; (9) Does not engage in the illegal use or
illegal acquisition of controlled substances, alcohol, or other habit-forming
drugs or chemical substances while on duty as an EMS provider; (10) Has not committed fraud or material
deception in applying for, or obtaining a certificate issued under Chapter
4765. of the Revised Code; (11) Has not been convicted, in this state
or another state, of providing emergency medical services or representing
himself/herself as an EMS provider without a license or certificate, or similar
crime directly related to the profession of EMS; (12) If the applicant is, or has been,
certified or licensed as an EMS provider in this state or another state, the
applicant's certificate or license is not currently on probationary status
nor has it been suspended or revoked by the board or the EMS certifying or
licensing entity in another state. (B) In deciding whether to grant a
certificate to practice, the board has the following options: (1) The board shall issue
a certificate to practice to an applicant who meets all of the requirements
listed in paragraph (A) of this rule; (2) The board shall
refuse to grant a certificate to practice to an applicant who fails to meet one
or more of the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(5) of this
rule; (3) The board may grant,
refuse to grant, or limit a certificate to practice to an applicant who meets
the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(1) to (A)(5) of this rule, but fails
to meet one or more of the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(6) to (A)(12)
of this rule.
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Rule 4765-8-02 | Application for certificate to practice.
(A) The applicant for a certificate to practice or renewal of a certificate to practice must submit to the division an application in the manner approved by the board. (B) No later than sixty days prior to its expiration the division, shall notify each person who has been issued a certificate to practice of the certificate's scheduled expiration date and a mechanism for renewal. (C) There shall be no fee required for an application for a certificate to practice. (D) A fee may be imposed for an application for reinstatement of a certificate to practice or an application for a certificate to practice via reciprocity. (E) An application that is not filled out in the manner as specified on the application will be deemed incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered and will be returned to the applicant with the notation that the application is incomplete. (F) An applicant who has pled guilty to, had a judicial finding of guilt for, or had a judicial finding of eligibility for treatment and/or intervention in lieu of conviction for any offense listed in rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code must, at the applicant's expense, submit with the application a certified copy of the judgment entry from the court in which the conviction occurred, a civilian background check from the bureau of criminal identification and investigation (BCI&I), and a certified copy of the police report or law enforcement agency report, if applicable. Subject to the discretion of the division, failure to submit this documentation will render the application incomplete.
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Rule 4765-8-03 | Notification to board of change of personal information.
Effective:
January 1, 2022
(A) The holder of a certificate to
practice, issued pursuant to section 4765.30 of the Revised Code and this
chapter, provides written notice to the division no later than thirty days
following any changes in the certificate holder's: (1) Full legal
name; (2) Home mailing
address; (3) Personal telephone
number; (4) Personal email
address. (B) A certificate holder notifying the
division of a name change must submit legal documentation verifying such name
change.
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Rule 4765-8-04 | Renewal of certificate to practice.
Effective:
January 1, 2022
(A) An applicant for renewal of a
certificate to practice must meet the following requirements: (1) Submit a completed
renewal application, on a form approved by the board, prior to the expiration
date of the current certificate; (2) Continue to meet all
standards for certification to practice set forth in section 4765.30 of the
Revised Code and paragraphs (A)(6) to (A)(12) of rule 4765-8-01 of the
Administrative Code at the level for which renewal is sought; (3) Satisfy one of the
following: (a) Completion of continuing education requirements as provided
under section 4765.24 of the Revised Code and Chapter 4765-12, 4765-15,
4765-16, or 4765-17 of the Administrative Code for the applicant's
respective certification level; (b) A passing score on an examination in lieu of continuing
education, as set forth in rule 4765-8-05 of the Administrative
Code. (4) An emergency medical
technician or advanced emergency medical technician certified under rule
4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code must document that the certificate holder
completed the bridge course program. An emergency medical technician or
advanced emergency medical technician who completed an initial course of
instruction, or a bridge course is not required to repeat this
training. (5) An advanced emergency
medical technician certified under rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code
must document that the AEMT completed training in epinephrine administration,
manual defibrillation, and intraosseous infusion as set forth in rule
4765-16-05 of the Administrative Code. (6) An advanced emergency
medical technician certified under rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code
must document that the AEMT completed the 2002 transitional advanced emergency
medical technician update course in accordance with rule 4765-16-02 of the
Administrative Code. (B) In deciding whether to renew a
certificate to practice, the board has the following options: (1) The board shall renew
a certificate to practice to an applicant who meets all of the requirements
listed in paragraph (A) of this rule; (2) The board may renew,
refuse to renew, revoke, suspend, or limit a certificate to practice to an
applicant who fails to meet one or more of the renewal requirements listed in
paragraph (A) of this rule. (C) An applicant for renewal must
maintain records relating to the requirement set forth in paragraph (A)(3) of
this rule for the current and previous certification cycle, which records are
subject to audit by the division, as directed by the board, in accordance with
rule 4765-9-01 of the Administrative Code. (D) A renewed certificate to practice does not become effective
until the expiration date of the current certificate. (E) If an applicant fails to meet the continuing education
requirements for renewal of a certificate to practice at the level of
certification currently held, and the applicant wishes to renew, the applicant
has the following options: (1) The applicant may
submit to the division a renewal application in which the applicant requests to
drop back to a lower level of certification. The board may issue a certificate
to practice at the lower level requested provided the applicant meets all
requirements for certification at that level; (2) The applicant may
submit to the division a written request for an extension of time in which to
complete the required continuing education requirements, in accordance with
rule 4765-19-03 of the Administrative Code; (3) The applicant may
submit to the division a written request for an exemption from compliance with
the continuing education requirements, in accordance with rule 4765-19-04 of
the Administrative Code. (F) An applicant who fails to submit a
renewal application on or before the expiration date of the current certificate
to practice is not eligible for renewal and must meet the requirements for
reinstatement as set forth in rule 4765-8-18 of the Administrative
Code.
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Rule 4765-8-05 | Examinations.
(A) The initial certification examination
shall consist of written and practical portions established by the national
registry of emergency medical technicians (NREMT) and the board. (1) The passing score for
the written portion of the examination shall be determined by the
NREMT. (2) The passing score for
the practical portion of the examination for the emergency medical responder
and emergency medical technician shall be determined by the board.
(3) The passing score for
the practical portion of the examination for the advanced emergency medical
technician and paramedic shall be established by the NREMT. (4) The written and
practical portions of the examination shall remain valid for one year from the
date of successful completion. (B) The reinstatement examination and the
examination in lieu of continuing education shall be established by the board
and the NREMT, and a passing score on these tests shall be determined by the
NREMT.
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Rule 4765-8-06 | EMS certificate to practice and EMS certificate to teach cycles and continuing education requirements.
Effective:
February 6, 2012
(A) This rule shall refer to individuals applying for initial certification, reciprocity, or reinstatement of an EMS certificate to practice or EMS certificate to teach. (B) An EMS provider certificate to practice shall expire on the individual's birthday in the third year, except as provided in paragraph (C) of this rule. In order to be eligible to renew the certificate to practice, the individual shall complete the following percentage of required continuing education hours, the total of which are set forth in Chapters 4765-12, 4765-15, 4765-16, and 4765-17 of the Administrative Code, for the following merged certification cycle: (1) Twelve months or less, no continuing education hours are required; (2) More than twelve months but less than twenty-four months, thirty per cent of the hours of continuing education for each respective level of certification, as set forth in the appendix to this rule; (3) Twenty-four months but less thirty-six months, sixty per cent of the hours of continuing education for each respective level of certification, as set forth in the appendix attached to this rule; (4) Thirty-six months or more, one hundred per cent of the hours of continuing education for each respective level of certification, as set forth in the appendix to this rule. (C) A holder of a certificate to practice as an EMS provider, issued to an individual who also holds a current firefighter and/or fire safety inspector certificate, shall expire on the same date as the individual's firefighter certificate or fire safety inspector certificate, if the individual does not possess a current firefighter certificate. In order to be eligible to renew the certificate to practice, the individual shall complete the following percentage of required continuing education hours, the total of which are set forth in Chapters 4765-12, 4765-15, 4765-16 and 4765-17 of the Administrative Code, for the following merged certification cycle: (1) Twelve months or less, no continuing education hours are required; (2) More than twelve months but less than twenty-four months, thirty per cent of the hours of continuing education for each respective level of certification, as set forth in the appendix to this rule; (3) Twenty-four months but less than thirty-six months, sixty per cent of the hours of continuing education for each respective level of certification, as set forth in the appendix to this rule; (4) Thirty-six months or more, one hundred per cent of the hours of continuing education for each respective level of certification, as set forth in the appendix to this rule. (D) An EMS certificate to teach shall expire on the individual's birthday in the third year except as provided in paragraphs (E) and (F) of this rule. In order to be eligible to renew the certificate to teach, the individual shall complete the following percentage of required continuing education and instruction hours, the total of which are set forth in Chapter 4765-18 of the Administrative Code, for the following merged certification cycle: (1) Twelve months or less, no continuing education or instruction hours are required; (2) More than twelve months but less than twenty-four months, thirty per cent of the hours of continuing education and instruction for each respective level of the certificate to teach, as set forth in the appendix to this rule; (3) Twenty-four months but less than thirty-six months, sixty per cent of the hours of continuing education and instruction for each respective level of the certificate to teach, as set forth in the appendix to this rule; (4) Thirty-six months or more, one hundred per cent of the hours of continuing education and instruction for each respective level of certificate to teach, as set forth in the appendix to this rule. (E) An EMS certificate to teach, issued to an individual who also holds a current certificate to practice as an EMS provider, shall expire on the same date as the individual's certificate to practice. In order to be eligible to renew the certificate to teach, the individual shall complete the following percentage of required continuing education and instruction hours, the total of which are set forth in Chapter 4765-18 of the Administrative Code, for the following merged certification cycle: (1) Twelve months or less, no continuing education or instruction hours are required; (2) More than twelve months but less than twenty-four months, thirty per cent of the hours of continuing education and instruction for each respective level of the certificate to teach, as set forth in the appendix to this rule; (3) Twenty-four months but less than thirty-six months, sixty per cent of the hours of continuing education and instruction for each respective level of the certificate to teach, as set forth in the appendix to this rule; (4) Thirty-six months or more, one hundred per cent of the hours of continuing education and instruction for each respective level of certificate to teach, as set forth in the appendix to this rule. (F) An EMS certificate to teach, issued to an individual who also holds a current firefighter and/or fire safety inspector certificate, shall expire on the same date as the individual's firefighter certificate or fire safety inspector certificate, if the individual does not possess a current firefighter certificate. In order to be eligible to renew the certificate to teach, the individual shall complete the following percentage of required continuing education and instruction hours, the total of which are set forth in Chapter 4765-18 of the Administrative Code, for the following merged certification cycle: (1) Twelve months or less, no continuing education or instruction hours are required; (2) More than twelve months but less than twenty-four months, thirty per cent of the hours of continuing education and instruction for each respective level of the certificate to teach, as set forth in the appendix to this rule; (3) Twenty-four months but less than thirty-six months, sixty per cent of the hours of continuing education and instruction for each respective level of the certificate to teach, as set forth in the appendix to this rule; (4) Thirty-six months or more, one hundred per cent of the hours of continuing education and instruction for each respective level of certificate to teach, as set forth in the appendix to this rule. (G) Once a mutual expiration date is established for all EMS and fire certificates, all certificates will expire on the individual's birthday in the third year.
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Rule 4765-8-07 | Merging of EMS and fire certificates to establish a mutual expiration date.
Effective:
January 1, 2022
(A) No later than April 1, 2011, the
following shall occur for every current EMS provider: (1) The individual shall
be issued a new expiration date for the individual's certificate to
practice, as set forth in this paragraph: (a) If the individual is not a current firefighter or fire safety
inspector, the certificate to practice will expire on the individual's
birthday in the same year as the certificate to practice is set to
expire; (b) If the individual is also a current firefighter and/or fire
safety inspector, the certificate to practice will expire on the same date as
the individual's fire certificate. (2) The individual shall
be given new continuing education requirements, as set forth in this paragraph,
for renewing the individual's certificate to practice for the merged
certification cycle. In order to be eligible for such a renewal, the individual
must complete the following percentage of required continuing education hours,
the total of which are set forth in Chapters 4765-12, 4765-15, 4765-16, and
4765-17 of the Administrative Code, for the following merged certification
cycle: (a) Twelve months or less, no continuing education hours are
required; (b) More than twelve months but less than twenty-four months,
thirty per cent of the hours of continuing education for each respective level
of certification, as set forth in the appendix to this rule; (c) Twenty-four months but less than thirty-six months, sixty per
cent of the hours of continuing education for each respective level of
certification, as set forth in the appendix to this rule; (d) Thirty-six months or more, one hundred per cent of the hours
of continuing education for each respective level of certification, as set
forth in the appendix to this rule. (B) Within ninety days of the effective
date of this rule, the following shall occur for every holder of an EMS
certificate to teach: (1) The individual shall
be issued a new expiration date for the individual's certificate to teach,
as set forth in this paragraph: (a) If the individual is a current EMS provider, but not a
current firefighter or fire safety inspector, the certificate to teach will
expire on the individual's birthday in the same year as the certificate to
practice is set to expire; (b) If the individual is not an EMS provider, firefighter or fire
safety inspector, but holds a certificate to teach, the certificate to teach
will expire on the individual's birthday in the same year as the
certificate to teach is set to expire; (c) If the individual is both a current EMS provider and holds a
current fire certificate, the certificate to teach will expire on the same day
as the individual's fire certificate. (2) The individual shall
be given new continuing education and instruction requirements, as set forth in
this paragraph, for renewing the individual's certificate to teach for the
merged certification cycle. In order to be eligible for such a renewal, the
individual must complete the following percentage of required continuing
education and instruction hours, the total of which are set forth in Chapter
4765-18 of the Administrative Code, for the following merged certification
cycle: (a) Twelve months or less, no continuing education or instruction
hours are required; (b) More than twelve months but less than twenty-four months,
thirty per cent of the hours of continuing education and instruction for each
respective level of the certificate to teach, as set forth in the appendix to
this rule; (c) Twenty-four months but less than thirty-six months, sixty per
cent of the hours of continuing education and instruction for each respective
level of the certificate to teach, as set forth in the appendix to this
rule; (d) Thirty-six months or more, one hundred per cent of the hours
of continuing education and instruction for each respective level of
certificate to teach, as set forth in the appendix to this rule.
View Appendix
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Rule 4765-8-15 | Certification by reciprocity.
Effective:
January 1, 2022
(A) For purposes of granting reciprocity,
the board may review EMS license or certification requirements in other states,
the district of Columbia, or the U.S. military to identify those that are
substantially similar to the curriculum and certification standards set forth
in Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code and Chapters 4765-1 to 4765-19 of the
Administrative Code. (B) An applicant for a certificate to
practice issued under section 4765.30 of the Revised Code and this chapter who
holds an EMS certificate or license from another state, the district of
Columbia, or any branch of the U.S. military may be issued a certificate to
practice by reciprocity provided that the applicant meets the following
qualifications: (1) Submits a completed
application; (2) Meets the criteria
for a certificate to practice as listed in rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative
Code; (3) Submits
documentation, as required by the division, demonstrating that the applicant
completed a course of instruction that is substantially similar to the Ohio
curriculum at the level of certification sought; Areas of instruction that are not substantially
similar to the Ohio curriculum must be completed through an institution
accredited under section 4765.17 of the Revised Code and Chapter 4765-7 of the
Administrative Code. (4) Holds a valid and
current EMS certificate or license from another state or branch of the U.S.
military that is in good standing; (a) An applicant who is or was a member of the U.S. military, and
received EMS training through the U.S. military, is not required to hold a
state certificate or license but must submit proof of military membership and
completion of training during such membership. (b) An applicant who completed training in another state and met
all requirements for a certificate or license in that state, except for an
affiliation with an EMS agency in that state, is not required to hold a
certificate or license issued by that state if the applicant submits proof of
the following: (i) The applicant would
have received a certificate or license from the state in which training was
completed if the applicant had been affiliated with an EMS agency in that
state; (ii) The applicant would
be within the initial certification cycle of said certificate or
license. (5) Holds a valid and
current certificate from the national registry of emergency medical technicians
(NREMT) at the level of certification sought or above. (6) Submits an
application fee of seventy-five dollars. (7) 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. (C) An applicant must meet all
requirements listed in paragraph (B) of this rule at the time of application.
An application that is missing documentation or information required by this
rule will be deemed incomplete and will not be processed. Such application will
be returned to the applicant with the notation that the application is
incomplete. (D) A certificate to practice by
reciprocity shall be issued in accordance with the certification cycles set
forth in rule 4765-8-06 of the Administrative Code. (E) An applicant issued a certificate to
practice by reciprocity must complete continuing education as provided under
section 4765.24 of the Revised Code and Chapters 4765-12, 4765-15, 4765-16, and
4765-17 of the Administrative Code at the level of certification
issued. (F) An individual issued a certificate to
practice by reciprocity who fails to renew said certificate may seek
reinstatement as set forth in rule 4765-8-18 of the Administrative Code. An
individual who is eligible for reinstatement may not apply for certification by
reciprocity at or below the level of the expired certificate. (G) An individual whose certificate to
practice has been revoked or permanently revoked is not eligible for
reciprocity.
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Rule 4765-8-16 | Application fees for certification.
(A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the board shall not charge a fee for an application for a certificate to practice or certificate to teach, or for renewal of a certificate to practice or certificate to teach. (B) The board may charge a fee for an application for the reinstatement of a certificate to practice and a certificate to teach. (C) The board may charge a fee for an application for reciprocity of a certificate to practice.
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Rule 4765-8-17 | Voluntary surrender or change in level of certificate to practice.
(A) A holder of a certificate to practice may voluntarily surrender the holder's certificate by submitting it to the division. (1) Such surrender shall be in writing and accompanied by the holder's certificate to practice; (2) Such surrender is subject to board approval; (3) The board may not accept a surrender of a certificate to practice if the certificate holder is under investigation by the division; (4) A surrender approved by the board becomes effective upon the date of such board approval. (B) An individual who surrendered his/her certificate pursuant to paragraph (A) of this rule and subsequently wishes to be reinstated must comply with the reinstatement provisions set forth in rule 4765-8-18 of the Administrative Code. (C) No person shall hold a certificate to practice at more than one level. (D) An applicant may drop back to a lower level of certification during a certification cycle or at the time of renewal. (1) If an applicant drops back, the original certificate shall become invalid upon the issuance date of the new certificate to practice. The new certificate to practice shall have the same expiration date as that of the original certificate. (2) A request to drop back during a certification cycle must be in writing, notarized, and submitted to the division. (3) If an applicant drops back at the time of renewal, the new certificate to practice shall become effective upon the expiration date of the original certificate. The new certificate to practice shall be issued in accordance with the certification cycles set forth in rule 4765-8-06 of the Administrative Code. (E) If an applicant who dropped back wishes to reinstate at a higher level previously held during a certification cycle, the applicant must meet the requirements set forth in rule 4765-8-18 of the Administrative Code. The applicant's certificate to practice at a lower level shall become invalid upon the issuance date of the certificate to practice at a higher level. The new certificate to practice shall be issued in accordance with the certification cycles set forth in rule 4765-8-06 of the Administrative Code.
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Rule 4765-8-18 | Reinstatement of a certificate to practice.
Effective:
January 1, 2022
(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) In order to reinstate, and in
addition to the requirements for the timelines set forth in this rule, a person
shall comply with all of the following: (1) Submit a completed
application; (2) Submit an application
fee of seventy-five dollars; (3) Meet all
qualifications for a certificate to practice as outlined in rule 4765-8-01 of
the Administrative Code; (4) 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. (5) 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. (C) In addition to meeting the
requirements set forth in paragraph (B) of this rule, 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, if the applicant meets one of the following: (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 Chapter
4765-12, 4765-15, 4765-16 or 4765-17 of the Administrative Code, as applicable,
the applicant provides documentation of successful completion of all continuing
education requirements for the last certification cycle; or (2) Provides
documentation that the applicant holds a valid and current certificate from the
national registry of emergency medical technicians (NREMT) at the level of
certification sought or above and has completed the continuing education on
trauma triage and transportation protocols as approved by the board;
or (3) 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. (D) In addition to meeting the
requirements set forth in paragraph (B) of this rule, 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 the applicants meets either
of the following: (1) 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, or (2) Provides
documentation that the applicant holds a valid and current certificate from the
national registry of emergency medical technicians (NREMT) at the level of
certification sought or above. (E) In addition to meeting the
requirements set forth in paragraph (B) of this rule, 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 meets one of the
following options: (1) Provides
documentation that the applicant holds a valid and current certificate from the
national registry of emergency medical technicians (NREMT) at the level of
certification sought or above and holds a current and valid certificate or
license to practice in another state; or (2) Completes one of the
following refresher training courses, at the applicable level as set forth in
rule 4765-12-05, 4765-15-05, 4765-15-06, or 4765-17-04 of the Administrative
Code, at an accredited or approved site and 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; or (3) Completes one of the
following refresher training courses, at the applicable level as set forth in
rule 4765-12-05, 4765-15-05, 4765-16-06, or 4765-17-04 of the Administrative
Code, at an accredited or approved site and holds a valid and current
certificate from the national registry of emergency medical technicians (NREMT)
at the level of certification sought or above. (F) 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
or meet the requirements for reciprocity as set forth in rule 4765-8-15 of the
Administrative Code. (G) An applicant must meet all
requirements for eligibility prior to taking any examination. (H) An applicant who qualifies for
reinstatement is eligible to be reinstated at any level at or below the level
previously held by such applicant.
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Rule 4765-8-19 | Reinstatement of revoked certificate to practice.
Effective:
January 1, 2022
(A) The board is not obligated to
reinstate a certificate to practice that it previously revoked. (B) The board shall not reinstate a
certificate to practice that has been revoked less than one year from the date
on which the board order revoking such certificate is journalized with the
board. (C) An applicant whose certificate has been revoked by the board
for at least one year but no more than three years must, within this time
period, meet the following requirements: (1) Submit a completed
application to the division; (2) Complete a
reinstatement examination, as set forth in rule 4765-8-05 of the Administrative
Code, and obtain a passing score within three attempts. If an applicant is
unable to pass such examination within three attempts, the applicant must
complete a new course of instruction and apply for a new certificate to
practice under rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code. (3) Meet all
qualifications for a certificate to practice as outlined in rule 4765-8-01 of
the Administrative Code; (4) Previously held a
certificate to practice issued under section 4765.30 of the Revised Code for
the level of certification sought; (5) 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 coursework in the areas of deficiency through an
institution accredited by the board at the appropriate level. (D) An applicant whose certificate has been revoked by the board
for more than three years but less than six years must, within this time
period, meet the requirements listed in paragraph (C) of this rule and
successfully complete one of the following refresher training courses at either
an accredited site or approved site: (1) At the emergency
medical responder level, an emergency medical responder refresher course as
outlined in rule 4765-12-05 of the Administrative Code; (2) At the EMT level, an
EMT refresher course as outlined in paragraph (D) of rule 4765-15-05 of the
Administrative Code; (3) At the advanced EMT
level, an advanced EMT refresher course as outlined in paragraph (E) of rule
4765-16-06 of the Administrative Code; (4) At the paramedic
level, a paramedic refresher course as outlined in paragraph (F) of rule
4765-17-04 of the Administrative Code; (5) If an acceptable
refresher course, as referenced in 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 institution accredited by the board pursuant to rule
4765-7-02 of the Administrative Code, to provide training at the level of
certification sought. (E) An applicant whose certificate has been revoked by the board
for six years or more must complete a new course of instruction and meet all
requirements for a certificate to practice as set forth in rule 4765-8-01 of
the Administrative Code. (F) The board shall not reinstate a certificate to practice that
has been permanently revoked. (G) An applicant must meet all requirements for eligibility prior
to taking any examination. (H) An applicant who qualifies for reinstatement is eligible to
be reinstated at any level at or below the level previously held by such
applicant. (I) In addition to having an applicant meet the requirements set
forth in this rule, the board may also take into consideration other relevant
factors, including but not limited to the following, when determining whether
to grant a request for reinstatement: (1) The nature and
severity of the acts which resulted in revocation or suspension of the
applicant's certificate; (2) The time elapsed
since the revocation or suspension; (3) Additional
convictions or violations of the Revised Code occurring after the revocation or
suspension; (4) Any evidence of
rehabilitation, including but not limited to appropriate treatment or
counseling, which the applicant may submit to the board; (5) Evidence of
additional education or training, which the applicant may submit to the
board; (6) Compliance with
previous board orders, board-approved consent agreements, or court order
sentencing; (7) Employment history,
including compliance with any departmental discipline, which the applicant may
submit to the board.
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