Rule 4765-18-09 | Qualifications for a physician to be certified as an EMS instructor or an individual holding a certificate of training to be certified as a continuing education instructor.
[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.]
(A) A physician may be certified by the board as a physician 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 "Physician EMS Instructor or Physician Continuing Education Instructor Initial Application";
(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) An individual who holds a certificate of training as a physician, issued in accordance with section 4731.291 of the Revised Code, may be certified by the board as a continuing education instructor if the individual meets the following:
(1) 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 "Physician EMS Instructor or Physician Continuing Education Instructor Initial Application";
(3) Holds a current and valid training certificate as a physician 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.
(C) An individual certified under this section may renew their certificate to teach if the individual submits a "Physician EMS Instructor or Physician Continuing Education Instructor Renewal Application." The individual is not required to complete the renewal requirements set forth in paragraphs (B)(5) to (B)(6) of rule 4765-18-06 or paragraphs (B)(4) to (B)(5) of rule 4765-18-16 of the Administrative Code, as applicable.
(D) A physician who chooses to enroll in a physician EMS instructor training program is exempt from meeting the requirements set forth in rule 4765-18-03 of the Administrative Code.
(E) A continuing education instructor certified under this rule, can only provide instruction as a continuing education instructor in accordance with the internship, residency, or fellowship program as set forth in rule 4731-6-30 of the Administrative Code.
Last updated September 2, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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