Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-139.5

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 641-139.5 - Out-of-state training programs

(1)Application, inspection and approval.

a. An out-of-state training program shall complete and submit to the department for review and approval the out-of-state training program self-assessment application. The application can be downloaded from the BETS website at idph.iowa.gov/BETS/EMS.

b. An out-of-state training program's approval by the department shall not exceed four years.

c. An out-of-state training program seeking initial or renewal approval and graduating students at the paramedic level must also be accredited by, or must have submitted a self-study application to, the CAAHEP.

d. An out-of-state training program shall be limited to utilization of clinical sites or field sites, or both, within Iowa.

e. An authorized out-of-state training program shall provide the department with a current roster of students who will be participating in the clinical or field experience within the state of Iowa and, for each program, the sites where the students will be participating. This roster will be provided prior to commencement of any clinical or field experience.

f. An out-of-state training program shall provide documentation of liability insurance for each student participating in the clinical or field setting within the state of Iowa.

g. Failure to comply with these requirements may lead to disciplinary action or denial of utilization of clinical or field sites in Iowa.

h. The department may perform an on-site inspection of the out-of-state training program's facilities and clinical and field resources as part of the initial or renewal review process.

i. The department without prior notification may make inspections at times, places and under such circumstances as it deems necessary to ensure compliance with Iowa Code chapter 147A and these rules.

j. No person shall interfere with the inspection activities of the department or its agents.

k. Interference with or failure to allow an inspection may be cause for disciplinary action regarding training program approval.

l. Representatives of the training program may be required to meet with the department at the time the application and inspection report are discussed.

m. A written report of department action and the department inspection report shall be sent to the training program.

n. A training program shall notify the department, in writing, of any change in ownership or control within 30 days.

(2)Out-of-state students.

a. An out-of-state student shall be registered in good standing in an approved out-of-state training program.

b. An out-of-state student may perform any procedures and skills for which the student is receiving training provided that the procedure or skill is within the Iowa scope of practice of a comparable Iowa emergency medical care provider The student shall be under the direct supervision of a physician or physician designee or under the remote supervision of a physician or physician designee with direct supervision by a preceptor designated and approved by the training program.

c. An out-of-state student shall not be substituted for personnel of any affiliated medical facility or service program.

d. An out-of-state student is not eligible to continue functioning as a student of the approved out-of-state training program in the clinical or field setting (I) if the student is not in good standing with the approved out-of-state training program, (2) once the student has met the training program's requirements, or (3) once the student has been approved for certification testing.

e. Once all training requirements are met and the out-of-state student acquires a valid NREMT certification, the student may apply for initial Iowa EMS certification as described in rule 641-131.3 (147A).

Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-139.5

Rescinded by IAB October 10, 2018/Volume XLI, Number 8, effective 11/14/2018

Adopted by IAB August 12, 2020/Volume XLIII, Number 4, effective 9/16/2020