Rule 4765-7-12 | Emergency medical responder course curriculum.
[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.]
(A) An EMS training program for a certificate to practice as an emergency medical responder (EMR) shall be conducted in accordance with division (B) of section 4765.16 of the Revised Code and this rule. The EMR training course shall be competency-based and conducted in accordance with the "National EMS Education Standards" approved by NHTSA and consistent with the scope of practice set forth in rule 4765-12-04 of the Administrative Code. The above referenced national approved standards are required core competencies for instruction in an EMR training course. Elements of the scope of practice not referenced in the "National EMS Education Standards" are added competencies that may be taught at the discretion of the EMS training program.
(B) In addition to the competencies listed in the "National EMS Education Standards" an EMR training course shall consist of didactic education in the following subject areas:
(1) A minimum of two hours on identifying and interacting with individuals with dementia;
(2) Rescue task force awareness training; the training requirements shall be fulfilled in either of the following ways:
(a) A student may complete the online module available at the Ohio department of public safety training campus and provide a copy of the certificate of completion issued upon successful completion of the module to the accredited institution prior to receiving a certificate of completion for the EMR course.
(b) The training may be provided by the instructor of the training program utilizing the "Rescue Task Force Awareness Training" instructional material approved by the board and available at the division's website. A certificate of completion for the "Rescue Task Force Awareness Training" shall be issued to the student following completion of the training.
(C) An accredited institution offering an EMS training course as set forth in paragraphs (A) and (B) of this rule, shall provide for regular written and practical evaluations of student performance and achievement throughout the course of the program. Evaluations shall include a comprehensive written examination and an examination of practical skills, prior to issuance of a certificate of completion.
(D) An accredited institution may grant a maximum of four hours of credit towards the emergency medical responder training program requirements, set forth in paragraph (A) of this rule, if the student provides current, valid documentation of successful completion of a health care provider course or professional rescuer course provided through one of the following:
(1) American red cross;
(2) American heart association; or
(3) American safety and health institute.
(E) An emergency medical responder refresher course shall be competency-based and consist of the subject areas as listed in the "Emergency Medical Responder Refresher Training Program" education standards approved by the board.
(F) An accredited or approved institution offering a refresher course, outlined in paragraph (E) of this rule, shall provide for regular evaluation of student performance and achievement through written and practical examinations, prior to issuance of a certificate of completion.
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