Rule 4765-7-14 | Advanced emergency medical technician 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 course for a certificate to practice as an advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) shall be conducted in accordance with division (D) of section 4765.16 of the Revised Code and this rule. The advanced EMT training course shall be competency based and consistent with the "National EMS Education Standards" approved by NHTSA, in programs approved by the board, and consistent with the scope of practice set forth in rule 4765-16-04 of the Administrative Code. The above referenced national standards are required core competencies for instruction in an AEMT 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. Such AEMT training course shall consist of:
(1) Didactic and laboratory education;
(2) Clinical and field training, to include minimum skill set competencies as outlined in the "National EMS Education Standards" and consistent with the scope of practice set forth in rule 4765-16-04 of the Administrative Code.
(B) In addition to the competencies listed in the "National EMS Education Standards" an AEMT training course shall consist of a minimum of two hours of education on identifying and interacting with individuals with dementia.
(C) An accredited institution offering an EMS training course as outlined in paragraphs (A) and (B) of this rule, shall provide for regular written and practical skills 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 advanced emergency medical technician refresher training course shall be competency-based and consist of the subject areas as listed in the "Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Refresher Training Program" education standards approved by the board. Certificate holders completing this course will receive forty hours of continuing education credit for renewal.
(E) An accredited or approved institution offering a refresher course, as outlined in paragraph (D) 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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