64J-1.0202. EMS Recertification Training Programs

(1) Commencing with the effective date of this rule and expiring December 1 of even numbered years thereafter, entities not licensed as an emergency medical services provider or a department approved Florida training program shall be approved to conduct EMT or paramedic recertification training providing they meet the requirements contained in section 401.2715, F.S., and this section. To be approved as an EMS Recertification Training Program, each applicant shall:

(a) Submit DH Form 1698C, February 2001, Application for Review of Continuing Education Offering which is incorporated by reference and available from the department.

(b) Submit a non-refundable fee of $300.00 for approval of continuing education which is valid for a period of 2 years concurrently with the EMT and paramedic recertification cycle.

(c) Submit the following for each course offering:

1. Behavioral objectives:

a. Describe expected learner outcomes in terms that can be evaluated, are obtainable and are relevant to the January 2009 U.S. DOT National EMS Education Standards referenced in rule 64J-1.008, F.A.C., and to the January 2009 U.S. DOT National EMS Education Standards referenced in rule 64J-1.009, F.A.C.

b. Determine teaching methodology and plan for evaluation.

2. Subject matter:

a. Shall reflect the professional educational needs of the student.

b. Currency and accuracy will be documented by references/bibliography.

3. Faculty qualifications:

a. Provide evidence of academic credentials or expertise in the subject matter.

b. When the subject matter includes advanced life support, a physician, nurse or paramedic with expertise in the content area shall be involved in the planning and instruction.

4. Medical Direction:

a. Provide evidence of current contract with a physician who has experience in emergency medicine, trauma or appropriate certification in prehospital care.

b. Responsibilities of physician shall be clearly stated on contract.

5. Teaching strategies:

a. Learning experiences and teaching methods, relative to emergency medical services, are utilized to achieve the objectives.

b. Adult education principles are employed in teaching strategies.

c. Time is allowed for each activity to ensure opportunity for each student to meet the objectives.

6. Evaluation methods: Evidence shall be submitted that participants are given an opportunity to evaluate learning experiences, instructional methods, facilities and resources used.

7. Contact hour criteria:

a. All offerings shall be at least 50 minutes in length which is equivalent to 1 contact hour.

b. Increments of 25 minutes will be accepted if the offering extends beyond 1 contact hour.

(2) All training offered for the purpose of recertification of EMTs and paramedics shall be documented through a system of record keeping which shall include: program title, course outline, course objectives, dates offered, name of instructor, contact hours and roster of attendees. Each entity shall submit a roster of students that have completed training to the department within 14 days after completion but not before course completion. The course director shall sign this roster.

(3) Recertification Training Programs, which maintain current approval from the department, and have an assigned approval code, may submit additional courses for approval during the current recertification cycle without paying an additional fee. The training program shall comply with the other requirements contained in subsection 64J-1.020(5), F.A.C.

(4) The department shall periodically conduct monitoring site visits to entities conducting recertification training to verify that the training is being documented through record keeping that verifies compliance with the recertification requirements of rules 64J-1.008 and 64J-1.009, F.A.C., for all training conducted. These training records shall be retained for a minimum of 4 years, which shall include the 2 year period within each certification cycle and the immediate 2 year period following that certification cycle.

(5) A medical director’s affirmation of completion of recertification training as provided in section 401.2715(3), F.S., is the physician’s confirmation that the certificate holder has completed recertification training consisting of at least 30 hours, and is based on the requirements of paragraph 64J-1.008(2)(a) or 64J-1.009(2)(a), F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 401.27, 401.2715 FS. Law Implemented 401.27, 401.2715 FS. History–New 5-27-10, Amended 1-28-19.