To complete the CME method of recertification, an EMS provider must:
Table A Education Requirements for Recertification
EMR | EMT | AEMT | Paramedic | |
Annual Requirements | ||||
Cardiovascular education and training | X | X | X | X |
Spinal immobilization | X | X | X | X |
Patient assessment | X | X | X | X |
Certification Period Requirements | ||||
Infectious disease | X | X | X | X |
Trauma | X | X | X | X |
Pharmacology | X | X | X | |
Other pediatric topics | X | X | X | X |
Total minimum education hours per certification period: | 15 hrs | 30 hrs | 60 hrs | 150 hrs |
"X" | Indicates an individual must demonstrate knowledge and competency in the topic or skill. |
Table B Skills Maintenance Requirements for the CME Method
EMR | EMT | AEMT | Paramedic | ||
First Certification Period or Three Years | |||||
[] | First Year | ||||
IV starts | EMT w/IV therapy skill | 36 | 36 | ||
36 | |||||
Endotracheal intubations (4 must be performed on humans) | 12 | ||||
Intraosseous infusion placement | EMT w/IV therapy skill | X | X | ||
X | |||||
[] | Second and Third Years | ||||
IV starts over the two-year period | EMT w/IV therapy skill | 72 | 72 | ||
72 | |||||
Endotracheal intubations over the two-year period (4 per year must be performed on humans) | 24 | ||||
Intraosseous infusion placement | EMT w/IV therapy skill | ||||
X | |||||
During the Certification Period | |||||
Pediatric airway management | X | ||||
Supraglottic airway placement | EMT w/supraglottic airway skill | X | X | ||
X | |||||
Defibrillation | X | X | X | X | |
Later Certification Periods | |||||
[] | Annual Requirements | ||||
IV starts | EMT w/IV therapy skill | X | X | ||
X | |||||
Endotracheal intubations (2 per year must be performed on humans) | 4 | ||||
Intraosseous infusion placement | EMT w/IV therapy skill | X | X | ||
X | |||||
[] | During the Certification Period | ||||
Pediatric airway management | X | ||||
Supraglottic airway placement | EMT w/supraglottic airway skill | X | X | ||
X | |||||
Defibrillation | X | X | X | X |
"X" | Indicates an individual must demonstrate proficiency of the skill to the satisfaction of the MPD. |
Wash. Admin. Code § 246-976-162
Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. 11-07-078, § 246-976-162, filed 3/22/11, effective 5/15/11.