Rule 4765-7-13 | National accreditation of paramedic programs.
(A) Beginning January 1, 2018, an institution operating an EMS training program at the paramedic level shall meet all of the following:
(1) Hold a current and valid certificate of accreditation issued by the board to operate an EMS training program at the paramedic level;
(2) Hold a current and valid certificate of accreditation issued by CAAHEP or a letter of review issued by CoAEMSP;
(3) Comply with the requirements of sections 4765.16 and 4765.17 of the Revised Code and this chapter.
(B) An institution operating a paramedic training program in Ohio shall submit to the division proof of compliance with the accreditation standards developed by CAAHEP. At minimum, an institution operating a paramedic training program shall provide the following:
(1) A copy of the certificate of accreditation issued by CAAHEP or the letter of review issued by CoAEMSP, whichever is applicable;
(2) A copy of the annual report submitted to CoAEMSP;
(3) A copy of the CoAEMSP response letter;
(4) A copy of any plan of corrective action for deficiencies identified by CoAEMSP.
(C) Each institution operating a paramedic training program in Ohio shall provide written notice to the division no later than ten days after any of the following:
(1) Adverse decision affecting its accreditation status with CAAHEP;
(2) Adverse decision affecting its letter of review by CoAEMSP;
(3) Disciplinary action imposed by CAAHEP or CoAEMSP.
(D) An institution operating a paramedic training program in Ohio shall cease the paramedic training program upon the effective date of a withholding or withdrawal of accreditation notice issued by CAAHEP or CoAEMSP.
(E) An institution operating a paramedic training program shall provide a written notification to current and prospective students indicating its status as CAAHEP accredited or seeking accreditation with a CoAEMSP letter of review.
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