Ohio Administrative Code

(A) "Training and Equipment Grant Application Priority 1" form is an on-line form made available at the EMS grant program overview web site at https://www.ems.ohio.gov/grants.aspx#gsc.tab=0 during the application period. "Sample Training and Equipment Grant Application Priority 1…

(A) The division shall recommend approval of grant awards for applicants who are eligible to be grantees pursuant to section 4765.07 of the Revised Code and this chapter.(B) Eligible grantees are limited to the following:(1) Ohio-based EMS organizations with the main responsibili…

(A) The division may recommend approval of grant awards subject to the availability of funds in the trauma and emergency medical services fund created in section 4513.263 of the Revised Code and subject to the conditions listed in this chapter.(B) Subject to paragraph (A) of this…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter of the Administrative Code, see rule 4765-5-01 of the Administrative Code.](A) Grant applications shall be submitted on forms approved by the division.(B) Except as otherwise provided in th…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter of the Administrative Code, see rule 4765-5-01 of the Administrative Code.](A) Grant funds shall be used for activities or purchases related to the board approved grant project.(1) Activiti…

(A) The board shall evaluate whether emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians, and paramedics may perform additional services beyond those contained in Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code and Chapters 4765-12, 4765-15, 4765…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) An EMS training program for a certificate to practice as an emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, advanced emergency med…

In the event of an emergency declared by the governor that affects the public's health, an EMS provider, certified in accordance with section 4765.30 of the Revised Code and Chapter 4765-8 of the Administrative Code, may perform immunizations and administer drugs or dangerous dru…

(A) The board may allow emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians, and paramedics to perform services beyond their respective scopes of practice, as set forth in Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code and rules 4765-12-04, 4765…

An EMS provider, certified in accordance with section 4765.30 of the Revised Code and Chapter 4765-8 of the Administrative Code, may administer appropriate drugs in response to suspected or known exposure to a nerve or organophosphate agent provided the EMS provider is under phys…

(A) An advanced emergency medical technician or a paramedic may withdraw blood for the purpose of determining the alcohol, drug, controlled substance, metabolite of a controlled substance, or combination content of the whole blood, blood serum, or blood plasma as provided in divi…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) All accredited EMS institutions providing training programs for emergency medical responder or emergency medical technician shall include res…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) An institution may not hold more than one certificate of accreditation.(B) An institution that is granted a certificate of accreditation …

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) The board shall issue a certificate of accreditation pursuant to section 4765.17 of the Revised Code and this chapter, to any applicant w…

(A) The board may issue a provisional certificate of accreditation or provisional certificate of approval to an initial applicant or renewal applicant that is in substantial compliance with the requirements of section 4765.16 of the Revised Code and this chapter.(B) An applicant …

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) An applicant for a certificate of initial accreditation shall submit an "Initial Certificate of Accreditation Application."(B) An "Initia…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) Pursuant to division (E) of section 4765.17 of the Revised Code, an EMS accredited institution or EMS approved institution may offer cour…

(A) An EMS accredited or EMS approved program shall provide written notice to the division no later than ten days after a change in any of the following:(1) Mailing address and/or physical location;(2) Authorizing official name and/or contact information;(3) Program director name…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) No later than ninety days prior to its expiration, the division shall notify each holder of a certificate of accreditation of the certifi…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) A certificate of accreditation or approval, or provisional certificate of accreditation or approval, that has expired may be reinstated b…

[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.](A) The board shall issue a certificate of approval, pursuant to section 4765.17 of the Revised Code and this chapter, to any applicant who i…

(A) The board is not obligated to reinstate any certificate issued under this chapter that has been previously revoked by the board.(B) The board shall not reinstate any certificate issued under this chapter that has been permanently revoked.(C) The board shall not reinstate any …

(A) When an accredited and approved institution provides courses for continuing education credit, the institution shall meet all of the requirements set forth in this rule, this chapter, and rule 4765-19-01 of the Administrative Code.(B) Each course shall be related to EMS operat…

(A) The board shall approve an accredited institution to provide an EMS training program through online education and/or distance learning delivery system(s), as defined in rule 4765-1-01 of the Administrative Code, if the institution is of good reputation and meets the following…

(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 …

[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 w…

(A) An EMS training course for a certificate to practice as a paramedic shall be in accordance with division (E) of section 4765.16 of the Revised Code and this rule. The paramedic training course shall be competency-based and conducted in accordance with the "National EMS Educat…

(A) When an accredited or approved institution provides courses for continuing education credit, the institution shall meet all of the requirements set forth in this rule, this chapter, and rule 4765-19-01 of the Administrative Code.(B) Each course shall be related to EMS operati…

(A) Fire and emergency services instructor courses, as set forth in this chapter of the Administrative Code, shall be provided under the auspices of an accredited EMS or chartered fire training program and shall be taught by a fire and emergency services instructor II trainer app…

(A) The board may approve an accredited course to provide EMS training courses online education or through distance learning, as defined in rule 4765-1-01 of the Administrative Code, if the accredited program meets the following requirements:(1) Submits a written request to the d…

(A) 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 certifi…

(A) The initial certification examinations for emergency medical responder and emergency medical technician shall consist of cognitive and psychomotor portions established by the national registry of emergency medical technicians (NREMT) and the board.(1) The passing score for th…

(A) An applicant for a certificate to practice as an emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, or paramedic must meet the following requirements:(1) Submit a completed application on a form approved by the board;(2) Successf…

(A) The applicant for a certificate to practice or renewal of a certificate to practice must submit to the division an application in the manner approved by the board.(B) No later than sixty days prior to its expiration the division, shall notify each person who has been issued a…

(A) The holder of a certificate to practice, issued pursuant to section 4765.30 of the Revised Code and this chapter, provides written notice to the division no later than thirty days following any changes in the certificate holder's:(1) Full legal name;(2) Home mailing address;(…

(A) An applicant for renewal of a certificate to practice must meet the following requirements:(1) Submit a completed renewal application, on a form approved by the board, prior to the expiration date of the current certificate;(2) Continue to meet all standards for certification…

(A) The initial certification examination shall consist of written and practical portions established by the national registry of emergency medical technicians (NREMT) and the board.(1) The passing score for the written portion of the examination shall be determined by the NREMT.…

(A) This rule shall refer to individuals applying for initial certification, reciprocity, or reinstatement of an EMS certificate to practice or EMS certificate to teach.(B) An EMS provider certificate to practice shall expire on the individual's birthday in the third year, except…

(A) No later than April 1, 2011, the following shall occur for every current EMS provider:(1) The individual shall be issued a new expiration date for the individual's certificate to practice, as set forth in this paragraph:(a) If the individual is not a current firefighter or fi…

(A) For purposes of granting reciprocity, the board may review EMS license or certification requirements in other states, the district of Columbia, or the U.S. military to identify those that are substantially similar to the curriculum and certification standards set forth in Cha…

(A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the board shall not charge a fee for an application for a certificate to practice or certificate to teach, or for renewal of a certificate to practice or certificate to teach.(B) The board may charge a fee for an application for t…

(A) A holder of a certificate to practice may voluntarily surrender the holder's certificate by submitting it to the division.(1) Such surrender shall be in writing and accompanied by the holder's certificate to practice;(2) Such surrender is subject to board approval;(3) The boa…

(A) A certificate to practice will expire on its expiration date if the applicant fails to either renew such certificate or request an extension, as provided in rule 4765-19-03 of the Administrative Code.(B) In order to reinstate, and in addition to the requirements for the timel…

(A) The board is not obligated to reinstate a certificate to practice that it previously revoked.(B) The board shall not reinstate a certificate to practice that has been revoked less than one year from the date on which the board order revoking such certificate is journalized wi…

(A) A person issued a certificate to practice shall provide professional services that conform to minimal standards of care for the person's certification level under similar circumstances.(B) When providing professional services, a person issued a certificate to practice shall e…

(A) An individual issued a certificate to teach shall provide services that conform to standards of other persons issued a certificate to teach under similar circumstances.(B) An individual issued a certificate to teach shall not discriminate in the provision of EMS training on t…

Prior to adoption, amendment, or rescission of any rule, other than an emergency rule authorized by executive order, the board shall give public notice in accordance with section 119.03 of the Revised Code, of its intention to consider adopting, amending, or rescinding such rule …