§ 1003.23a. EMS instructor certification.
(a) Qualifications for certification. The Department will issue an EMS instructor certification to an individual who meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Has completed an application for EMS instructor certification on a form prescribed by the Department.
(2) Is 18 years of age or older.
(3) Has successfully completed an EMS instructor course approved by the Department, or possesses a bachelor’s degree in education or a teacher’s certification in education.
(4) Has successfully completed an EMT-Basic transition program or update, or has completed an EMT-Basic course.
(5) Possesses current certification as an EMT or EMT-paramedic, or recognition as a health professional.
(6) Possesses current certification in CPR or current certification as a CPR instructor.
(7) Possesses at least 1 year experience functioning at the EMT, EMT-paramedic or health professional level providing prehospital care.
(b) Renewal of instructor certification. An EMS instructor certification is valid for 3 years. The Department will renew an EMS instructor certification for an individual who meets the following requirements:
(1) Has completed an application for renewal of an EMS instructor certification on a form prescribed by the Department.
(2) Has demonstrated competence in teaching the didactic and practical skills portions of the curriculum.
(3) Has provided documentation to the Department to establish that the individual conducted at least 60 hours of teaching EMS or rescue courses during the previous 3 years.
(4) Possesses current certification as an EMT, certification as an EMT-paramedic or recognition as a health professional.
(5) Possess current certification in CPR.
(6) Effective October 14, 2003, has completed an EMS instructor update program within 3 years prior to applying for renewal of certification.
The provisions of this § 1003.23a adopted October 13, 2000, effective October 14, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 5363.
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