Section 100066 - [Operative until 1/1/2025] Procedure for EMT Training Program Approval(a) Eligible training programs may submit a written request for EMT program approval to an EMT approving authority.(b) The EMT approving authority shall review and approve the following prior to approving an EMT training program: (1) A statement verifying usage of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National EMS Education Standards (DOT HS 811 077A, January 2009).(2) A statement verifying CPR training equivalent to the current American Heart Association's Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the Healthcare Provider level is a prerequisite for admission to an EMT basic course.(3) Samples of written and skills examinations used for periodic testing.(4) A final skills competency examination.(5) A final written examination.(6) The name and qualifications of the program director, program clinical coordinator, and principal instructor(s).(7) Provisions for clinical experience, as defined in Section 100068 of this Chapter.(8) Provisions for course completion by challenge, including a challenge examination (if different from final examination).(9) Provisions for a twenty-four (24) hour refresher course including subdivisions (1)-(6) above, required for recertification. (A) A statement verifying usage of the United States Department of Transportation's EMT-Basic Refresher National Standard Curriculum, DOT HS 808 624, September 1996. The U.S. Department of Transportation's EMT-Basic Refresher National Standard Curriculum can be accessed through the U.S. Department of Transportation's website, http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/ems/pub/basicref.pdf.(10) The location at which the courses are to be offered and their proposed dates.(11) Table of contents listing the required information listed in this subdivision, with corresponding page numbers.(c) In addition to those items listed in subdivision (b) of this Section, the Authority shall assure that a statewide public safety agency meets the following criteria in order to approve that agency as qualified to conduct a statewide EMT training program: (1) Has a statewide role and responsibility in matters affecting public safety.(2) Has a centralized authority over its EMT training program instruction which can correct any elements of the program found to be in conflict with this Chapter.(3) Has a management structure which monitors all of its EMT training programs.(4) Has designated a liaison to the Authority who shall respond to problems or conflicts identified in the operation of its EMT training program.(5) In addition, these agencies shall meet the following additional requirements: (A) Designate the principal instructor as a liaison to the EMT approving authority for the county in which the training is conducted; and(B) Consult with the EMT approving authority for the county in which the training is located in developing the EMS System Orientation portion of the EMT course.(d) The EMT approving authority shall make available to the Authority, upon request, any or all materials submitted pursuant to this Section by an approved EMT training program in order to allow the Authority to make the determination required by Section 1797.173 of the Health and Safety Code.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 100066
1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 100019 to section 100066 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), repealer of subsections (b)(2)-(3), new subsection (b)(2) and subsection renumbering filed 9-10-2004; operative 10-10-2004 (Register 2004, No. 37).
4. Amendment of subsection (b)(9) filed 3-7-2006; operative 4-6-2006 (Register 2006, No. 10).
5. Amendment of subsection (b)(2) filed 2-22-2007; operative 3-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 8).
6. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-18-2010; operative 6-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 21).
7. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(2), (b)(9)-(b)(9)(A), (b)(11), (c) and (d) filed 1-25-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 4). Note: Authority cited: Sections 1797.107, 1797.109 and 1797.170, 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 100019 to section 100066 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), repealer of subsections (b)(2)-(3), new subsection (b)(2) and subsection renumbering filed 9-10-2004; operative 10-10-2004 (Register 2004, No. 37).
4. Amendment of subsection (b)(9) filed 3-7-2006; operative 4-6-2006 (Register 2006, No. 10).
5. Amendment of subsection (b)(2) filed 2-22-2007; operative 3-24-2007 (Register 2007, No. 8).
6. Amendment of section heading and section filed 5-18-2010; operative 6-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 21).
7. Amendment of subsections (b)(1)-(2), (b)(9)-(b)(9)(A), (b)(11), (c) and (d) filed 1-25-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 4).The amended version of this section by Register 2024, No. 38, effective 1/1/2025 is not yet available.