N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40A-5.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 8:40A-5.3 - Attendance

(a) Each student shall attend all required program sessions. Attendance shall be recorded on an official session roster. Official session roster forms are available from OEMS upon request. All session rosters shall be delivered to OEMS at least 10 calendar days prior to the NREMT-Basic Certification Examination. No student shall be credited with attendance at a session who:

1. Fails to attend the entire session;

2. Arrives more than 15 minutes late for the session;

3. Has been expelled from the session for disruptive behavior;

4. Leaves prior to the completion of the session;

5. Attends the session, but is unwilling to participate in the required activities and instruction for that session; or

6. Fails to sign the attendance sheet.

(b) Subject to the provisions of (c) below, any student missing a session shall make the session up within 120 days of the course completion date prior to becoming eligible to sit for the NREMT-Basic Certification Examination. The program coordinator shall be responsible for assisting the student with locating a suitable make-up session. The options available to a student are:

1. Attendance at the same session in another EMT-Basic training program;

2. Attendance at a special session scheduled by the program coordinator which covers the lecture material and practical skills; or

3. Utilization of audio/visual materials in conjunction with the required practical skills session conducted by a Lead EMT-Instructor or EMT-Instructor as approved by the program coordinator.

(c) Any student missing three consecutive sessions may be expelled from the EMT-Basic training program and may be required to apply for, and participate in, an entirely new EMT-Basic training program.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40A-5.3