Md. Code Regs. 30.04.02.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 30.04.02.06 - Human Resources

A. There shall be written agreements and position descriptions stating the roles and responsibilities of the individuals who have the responsibilities listed in this regulation.

B. Medical Director.

(1) Each ALS education program shall have a medical director who:

(a) Is a physician licensed to practice medicine in Maryland;

(b) Has current knowledge and experience in emergency medical care of acutely ill or injured patients;

(c) Has knowledge of the Maryland EMS System; and

(d) Has knowledge of the Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers.

(2) The medical director shall:

(a) Be responsible for oversight of the medical educational content of the ALS education program curriculum;

(b) Play an active role and participate in the delivery and evaluation of the education program; and

(c) Oversee with the recruitment and selection of faculty.

C. Program Coordinator.

(1) Each ALS education program shall have a program coordinator who may be the medical director and who has:

(a) At least 2 years experience instructing and evaluating ALS students;

(b) Experience with the development and administration of an education program;

(c) An ALS license or equivalent; and

(d) Knowledge of the Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers.

(2) The program coordinator shall:

(a) Have overall responsibility for the success of the ALS education program including continuous quality review and improvement of the ALS education program;

(b) Assist the medical director with the recruitment and selection of faculty;

(c) Serve as the education program student/faculty liaison; and

(d) Identify sites where students can fulfill clinical and field internship requirements.

D. Faculty.

(1) Each ALS education program shall have faculty and guest lecturers with the education and experience necessary to teach in the ALS course.

(2) All faculty shall have:

(a) Experience instructing and evaluating students;

(b) Working knowledge of current Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers;

(c) The express written endorsement of the program's medical director and program coordinator to teach designated lessons;

(d) Working knowledge of the Maryland EMS system; and

(e) An annual written evaluation by the program medical director or program coordinator.

E. Clinical Preceptor.

(1) Each ALS education program shall have clinical preceptors who shall supervise and evaluate each student's performance in approved clinical education facilities.

(2) Clinical preceptors shall have:

(a) Working knowledge of:

(i) ALS curricula; and

(ii) The Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers;

(b) The expertise to supervise required clinical skills; and

(c) Completed a local clinical preceptor orientation program.

(3) The ratio of students to preceptor shall be adequate to assure effective learning.

F. Field Preceptor.

(1) Each ALS education program shall have a field preceptor who shall supervise and evaluate each student's performance in an approved EMS operational program setting or equivalent as approved by MIEMSS.

(2) The ratio of students to field preceptor shall be one to one to assure effective learning and supervision.

(3) A field preceptor shall:

(a) Have working knowledge of:

(i) ALS curricula; and

(ii) The Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers;

(b) Have the expertise to supervise required skills;

(c) Have been licensed to perform the skills supervised for at least 2 years;

(d) Have completed a local field preceptor orientation program; and

(e) Be approved by an EMS operational program.

Md. Code Regs. 30.04.02.06