Section 4765-7-01 - Merging of certificates of accreditation and general provisions[Comment: For dates and availability of material incorporated by reference in this chapter, see rule 4765-1-03 of the Administrative Code.]
(A) An institution may not hold more than one certificate of accreditation.(B) An institution that is granted a certificate of accreditation may be authorized by the board to operate one or more of the following training programs: (1) Initial EMS certification training , as follows: (a) Emergency medical responder;(b) Emergency medical technician;(c) Advanced emergency medical technician;(2) EMS continuing education training ;(3) Instructor certification training .(C) In order to operate an additional EMS training program, an accredited institution shall submit a written request to the division and meet all requirements set forth in rule 4765-7-02 of the Administrative Code. Any additional training programs will expire on the expiration date of the current certificate of accreditation.(D) A certificate of accreditation may be valid for up to five years pursuant to section 4765.17 of the Revised Code if the accredited institution meets all of the following requirements: (1) The certificate holder is of good reputation;(2) The accredited institution is in compliance with all the requirements in rule 4765-7-02 of the Administrative Code;(3) The accredited institution has held a certificate of accreditation for the preceding six years;(4) The accredited institution is in compliance with the requirements in paragraph (C) of rule 4765-7-07 of the Administrative Code;(5) The previous certificate of accreditation was issued without any contingencies;(6) The accredited institution has not been issued a provisional certificate of accreditation during the preceding six years;(7) The accredited institution has not received any disciplinary action by the board during the preceding six years.Ohio Admin. Code 4765-7-01
Effective: 1/1/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 8/29/2023 and 08/01/2028
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.11
Rule Amplifies: 4765.17
Prior Effective Dates: 07/30/2010, 08/12/2014