10A NCAC 13P .0602. BASIC EMS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION REQUIREMENTS

(a)  Basic EMS Educational Institutions may offer MR, EMT, and EMD courses for which they have been credentialed by the OEMS.

(b)  For initial courses, Basic EMS Educational Institutions shall have:

(1)           at least a Level I EMS Instructor as lead course instructor for MR and EMT courses. The lead course instructor must be credentialed at a level equal to or higher than the course offered;

(2)           at least a Level I EMS Instructor credentialed at the EMD level as lead course instructor for EMD courses;

(3)           a lead EMS educational program coordinator.  This individual may be either a Level II EMS Instructor credentialed at or above the highest level of course offered by the institution, or a combination of staff who cumulatively meet the requirements of the Level II EMS Instructor referenced in this Subparagraph.  These individuals may share the responsibilities of the lead EMS educational coordinator.  The details of this option shall be defined in the educational plan required in Subparagraph (b)(5) of this Rule.  Basic EMS Educational Institutions offering only EMD courses may meet this requirement with a Level I EMS Instructor credentialed at the EMD level;

(4)           an Educational Medical Advisor that meets the criteria as defined in the "North Carolina College of Emergency Physicians: Standards for Medical Oversight and Data Collection" incorporated by reference in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.6, including subsequent amendments and editions.  This document is available from the OEMS, 2707 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-2707, at no cost;

(5)           written educational policies and procedures describing the delivery of educational programs, the record-keeping system detailing student attendance and performance; and the selection and monitoring of EMS instructors; and

(6)           access to instructional supplies and equipment necessary for students to complete educational programs as defined in Rule .0501(b) of this Subchapter.

(c)  For EMS continuing education programs, Basic EMS Educational Institutions shall meet the requirements defined in Paragraphs (a) and (b) of Rule .0601 of this Section.

(d)  An application for credentialing as a Basic EMS Educational Institution shall be submitted to the OEMS for review.  The proposal shall demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements in Paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Rule.

(e)  Basic EMS Educational Institution credentials are valid for a period of four years.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-508(d)(4), (13);

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2002;

Eff. January 1, 2004;

Amended Eff. January 1, 2009.