D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-546

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Rule 29-546 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE STANDARDS

546.1

The Director shall approve all continuing education (CE) courses that are intended for renewal of NREMT certification prior to the course being offered. CE courses that are taught in the District of Columbia prior to the course being approved will not be approved retroactively.

546.2

A CE course taught in the District of Columbia shall be in a topic contained in the respective NREMT Re-registration Policies and Procedures.

546.3

The Director shall determine the total number of CE credit hours for an approved CE course taught in the District of Columbia. CE credit hours shall be:

(a) Based on District of Columbia-approved curricula; and

(b) CECBEMS-approved curricula.

546.4

Classes or activities taught in the District of Columbia for which CE credit is authorized shall be at least one (1) CE credit hour in duration. For CE courses greater than one (1) CE credit hour, credit may be granted in no less than half (1/2)-hour increments.

546.5

A person may offer a continuing education course if the course has a current approval from the CECBEMS. The educational institution or Emergency Medical Services Agency shall submit a course application along with a copy of the CECBEMS approval documentation so that a course number can be assigned.

546.6

Courses and activities that shall not be applied towards the continuing education hours requirement include:

(a) Clinical rotations;

(b) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(c) Home study programs;

(d) Instructor courses;

(e) Management and leadership courses;

(f) Performance of duty;

(g) Preceptor hours;

(h) Serving as a skill examiner; and

(i) Volunteer time with agencies.

546.7

The educational institution or Emergency Medical Services Agency shall submit a separate application for each CE course.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-546

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 16569 (December 6, 2013)

Authority: Section 24 of the Emergency Medical Services Act of 2008 (Act), effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-357; D.C. Official Code § 7-2341.23 (2012 Repl.)); and Mayor's Order 2009-89, dated June 1, 2009.