Section 4765-18-09 - Qualifications for a physician to be certified as an EMS instructor or an individual holding a certificate of training to be certified as a continuing education instructor[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this rule see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.]
(A) A physician may be certified by the board as an EMS instructor if the physician meets the following criteria: (1) Is an active medical director with an EMS agency, who meets the requirements set forth in rule 4765-3-05 of the Administrative Code, or is recommended by the local RPAB, or is recommended by the program director or program medical director of an accredited or approved training institution;(2) Submits a completed "Physician EMS Instructor or Physician Continuing Education Instructor Initial Application";(3) Holds a current and valid Ohio license to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery that is in good standing;(4) Is in compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(6) to (A)(12) of rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code.(B) An individual who holds a certificate of training as a physician, issued in accordance with section 4731.291 of the Revised Code, may be certified by the board as a continuing education instructor if the individual meets the following: (1) Is recommended by the local RPAB, or is recommended by the program director or program medical director of an accredited or approved training institution;(2) Submits a completed "Physician EMS Instructor or Physician Continuing Education Instructor Initial Application";(3) Holds a current and valid training certificate as a physician that is in good standing;(4) Is in compliance with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (A)(6) to (A)(12) of rule 4765-8-01 of the Administrative Code.(C) An individual certified under this section may renew their certificate to teach if the individual submits a "Physician EMS Instructor or Physician Continuing Education Instructor Renewal Application." The individual is not required to complete the renewal requirements set forth in paragraphs (B)(5) to (B)(6) of rule 4765-18-06 or paragraphs (B)(4) to (B)(5) of rule 4765-18-16 of the Administrative Code, as applicable.(D) A physician who chooses to enroll in an EMS instructor training program is exempt from meeting the requirements set forth in rule 4765-18-03 of the Administrative Code.(E) A continuing education instructor certified under this rule, can only provide instruction as a continuing education instructor in accordance with the internship, residency, or fellowship program as set forth in rule 4731-6-30 of the Administrative Code. Ohio Admin. Code 4765-18-09
Effective: 4/1/2019
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 1/11/2019 and 12/31/2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.11
Rule Amplifies: 4765.23
Prior Effective Dates: 01/01/1996, 02/22/1999, 06/29/2001, 10/02/2003, 02/01/2009, 04/01/2011, 08/01/2014