(a) The purpose of an EMT training program shall be to prepare individuals to render prehospital basic life support at the scene of an emergency, during transport of the sick and injured, or during interfacility transfer within an organized EMS system.(b) EMT training may be offered only by approved training programs. Eligibility for program approval shall be limited to: (1) Accredited universities and colleges including junior and community colleges, school districts, and private post-secondary schools as approved by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.(2) Medical training units of a branch of the Armed Forces including the Coast Guard of the United States.(3) Licensed general acute care hospitals which meet the following criteria: (A) Hold a special permit to operate a Basic or Comprehensive Emergency Medical Service pursuant to the provisions of Division 5; and(B) provide continuing education to other health care professionals.(4) Agencies of government including public safety agencies.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 100065
1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 100017 to section 100065 filed 2-6-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 10). For prior history, see Register 82, Nos. 39 and 36.
2. Amendment filed 6-13-94; operative 7-13-94 (Register 94, No. 24).
3. Amendment of subsection (b)(1) filed 9-10-2004; operative 10-10-2004 (Register 2004, No. 37).
4. Amendment of article heading and subsections (a), (b) and (b)(5) filed 5-18-2010; operative 6-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 21). Note: Authority cited: Sections 1797.107, 1797.109, 1797.170 and 1797.173, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1797.170, 1797.173, 1797.208 and 1797.213 Health and Safety Code.
1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 100017 to section 100065 filed 2-6-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 10). For prior history, see Register 82, Nos. 39 and 36.
2. Amendment filed 6-13-94; operative 7-13-94 (Register 94, No. 24).
3. Amendment of subsection (b)(1) filed 9-10-2004; operative 10-10-2004 (Register 2004, No. 37).
4. Amendment of article heading and subsections (a), (b) and (b)(5) filed 5-18-2010; operative 6-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 21).The amended version of this section by Register 2024, No. 38, effective 1/1/2025 is not yet available.