Section Saf-C 5909.04 - EMS I/C Licensing Requirements(a) Each applicant for an initial EMS I/C license shall provide the following with the application: (1) At minimum, a copy of a high school diploma or GED;(2) Proof of current registration at the minimum EMT classification level with the National Registry and registered at or above the classification level of the program to be instructed;(3) A current EMS provider's license, which at minimum, shall be at the provider level of the program to be instructed; and either: a. Proof of successful completion of an instructor training program in accordance with Saf-C 5909.01(a); orb. A professional educator challenge process approved by the division in accordance with (e) below. (b) Upon completion of the requirements set forth in (a) above, the applicant shall be issued a 6-month provisional license, during which time the provisional instructor shall: (1) Show completion of a minimum of 20 hours of instruction in training program(s) approved by the division, under the direct supervision and preceptorship of an EMS I/C assigned by the division;(2) Attend an instructor orientation program for new EMS instructors conducted by the division;(3) Submit an evaluation approved by the division, completed and signed by the EMS I/C acting as the provisional instructor's preceptor; and(4) Complete a final evaluation authorized by the division.(c) Each applicant shall be notified by the division of the decision to approve or deny full licensure, in accordance with the requirements set forth in Saf-C 5909.05 or Saf-C 5922.03.(d) All standards, certifications, and documents showing compliance shall be maintained and not allowed to lapse in order to retain an EMS I/C license. The division shall request any documentation that it deems necessary in order to verify compliance.(e) A candidate for a professional educator challenge pursuant to (a)(5) above shall: (1) Meet the requirements set forth in (a)(1)-(3) above;(2) Provide documentation of teaching experience in EMS and one of the following: a. A bachelor's or advanced level degree in education;b. Completion of educational training in post-secondary educational setting;c. Be an active licensed or certified EMS instructor in another state; ord. Be an actively licensed or certified educator from a state authorizing authority;(3) Submit 2 letters of recommendation from a currently licensed NH EMS I/C;(4) Conduct a 20-minute presentation on an EMS topic, to only be attempted once and which shall include: a. A lesson plan consisting of the following steps: 1. Motivation and preparation;b. A recording of the presentation and evaluation by 2 evaluators approved by the division; and(5) Successful completion of the fire and emergency services instructor III final cognitive examination.(f) A candidate for a professional educator challenge shall only have one opportunity to successfully complete the process set forth in (e) above.N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 5909.04
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 5900) #7690, eff 5-21-02, EXPIRED: 5-21-10
New. #9779-A, eff 9-8-10
Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 24, Filed June 13, 2019, Proposed by #12790, Effective 5/24/2019, Expires 5/24/2029.