D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-538

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

Rule 29-538 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER INSTRUCTOR STANDARDS

538.1

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) courses shall be taught by:

(a) District-certified EMR instructors;

(b) EMR instructor trainees under the supervision of a District-certified EMR instructor; or

(c) EMT or Advanced Emergency Medical Services instructors.

538.2

In order to be certified as an EMR instructor, an individual shall:

(a) Hold and maintain a valid District EMR or greater provider certificate or license, to include but not limited to Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate, Paramedic, Nurse, or Physician;

(b) Hold and maintain a valid instructor certification in a related discipline, such as CPR;

(c) Successfully complete a competency-based evaluation based on current District policy; and

(d) Submit to the Director a completed EMR instructor application signed by the medical director of the EMS educational institution at which the applicant will teach, verifying competency evaluations and practice teaching dates.

538.3

Certification as an EMR instructor shall be concurrent with the sponsoring EMS educational institution's certification period.

538.4

In order to remain in good standing during his or her certification period, an EMR instructor shall:

(a) Maintain a current District EMS provider certification or license at the EMR level or greater, to include but not limited to Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate, Paramedic, Nurse, or Physician;

(b) Successfully complete a competency-based evaluation based on current District policy;

(c) Attend EMR instructor workshops as required; and

(d) Submit to the Director a completed EMR instructor application signed by the medical director verifying competency evaluations and teaching dates.

538.5

An EMR instructor may also function as the EMR program director if approved by the educational institution's medical director.

538.6

An EMR instructor whose certification has expired may apply to the Director for reinstatement within two (2) years of expiration.

538.7

An EMR instructor reinstatement applicant shall:

(a) Hold a District EMR or greater provider certificate, to include but not limited to Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate, Paramedic, Nurse, or Physician;

(b) Successfully complete a competency-based evaluation based on current District policy; and

(c) Submit to the Director a completed EMR instructor application signed by the medical director verifying successful evaluations from practice teaching.

538.8

An EMR instructor whose certification has lapsed for more than two (2) years shall be required to meet initial EMR instructor requirements.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-538

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.