Section 4765-7-13 - National accreditation of paramedic programs(A) Beginning January 1, 2018, an institution operating an EMS training program at the paramedic level shall meet all of the following: (1) Hold a current and valid certificate of accreditation issued by the board to operate an EMS training program at the paramedic level;(2) Hold a current and valid certificate of accreditation issued by CAAHEP or a letter of review issued by CoAEMSP;(3) Comply with the requirements of sections 4765.16 and 4765.17 of the Revised Code and this chapter. (B) An institution operating a paramedic training program in Ohio shall submit to the division proof of compliance with the accreditation standards developed by CAAHEP. At minimum, an institution operating a paramedic training program shall provide the following: (1) A copy of the certificate of accreditation issued by CAAHEP or the letter of review issued by CoAEMSP, whichever is applicable;(2) A copy of the annual report submitted to CoAEMSP;(3) A copy of the CoAEMSP response letter;(4) A copy of any plan of corrective action for deficiencies identified by CoAEMSP.(C) Each institution operating a paramedic training program in Ohio shall provide written notice to the division no later than ten days after any of the following:(1) Adverse decision affecting its accreditation status with CAAHEP;(2) Adverse decision affecting its letter of review by CoAEMSP;(3) Disciplinary action imposed by CAAHEP or CoAEMSP.(D) An institution operating a paramedic training program in Ohio shall cease the paramedic training program upon the effective date of a withholding or withdrawal of accreditation notice issued by CAAHEP or CoAEMSP.(E) An institution operating a paramedic training program shall provide a written notification to current and prospective students indicating its status as CAAHEP accredited or seeking accreditation with a CoAEMSP letter of review. Ohio Admin. Code 4765-7-13
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: 4765.16, 4765.17
Prior Effective Dates: 01/01/2013, 08/12/2014