N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40A-9.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:40A-9.3 - Application to offer a continuing education session

(a) A training agency that seeks to offer a continuing education session shall submit an official "Application for Approval of a Continuing Education Course" to OEMS for approval prior to offering or conducting any continuing education session. Applications shall be delivered to OEMS no later than 30 calendar days prior to the scheduled start of the session.

1. Incomplete and/or late applications shall be returned to the applicant and shall not be processed.

2. Applications for programs that do not demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this chapter shall be returned to the applicant with an explanation as to why the program is insufficient.

(b) Each application shall include:

1. The names and credentials of the instructional staff. Qualified instructional staff as utilized in this section means:

i. Physicians;

ii. Registered nurses;

iii. Physician assistants;

iv. EMT-Paramedics;

v. Respiratory care practitioners;

vi. EMT-Instructors; and

vii. Persons with specialized training applicable to the topic;

2. The location, date and time of each program session;

3. The program outline, objectives and curriculum;

4. Copies of any handouts or texts to be utilized during the program;

5. Documentation that Core 13 practical skills sessions shall have an EMT-Instructor to student ratio of 1:6, or a ratio of 1:10 if the EMT-Instructor is assisted by an EMT-Instructor Aide;

6. A copy or description of the proposed final examination. The examination may be written, practical or both, depending on the nature of the program; and

7. Documentation that the program shall fall within the scope of practice for an EMT-Basic, as defined by the program curriculum.

(c) A training agency shall still be required to submit an application for a continuing education session even if the agency has previously offered the class with OEMS approval. The application form shall specify the date, times and location of the session, and shall identify all program instructors. The application shall also include the previous approval number for the program. If the program is proprietary, documentation that the applicant is authorized to conduct the program shall be submitted. No additional information shall be required.

1. A list of pre-approved programs is available from OEMS upon request. Training agencies seeking to offer pre-approved programs need only file an application with OEMS.

(d) Only those continuing education sessions issued an approval number by the Department shall qualify as a "training agency" for the purpose of reimbursement from the EMT Training Fund.

(e) Consistent with 8:40A-10.3(c), a training agency whose application to conduct a continuing education session has been denied shall be entitled to a hearing at the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law to contest the denial.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40A-9.3