W. Va. Code R. § 56-20-21

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 19, May 10, 2024

Section 56-20-21 - First Aid Training

21.1. At least seventy-five percent (75%) of employees per shift shall receive advanced first aid training. This training will be administered by an organization or individual recognized by the Director. This training shall include, but not be limited to: patient assessment, artificial respiration, CPR, control bleeding, and treat shock, wounds, burns and musculo-skeletal injuries. Existing employees will be trained within one (1) year of the effective date of this rule and retrained as required by the organization or individual that is conducting the training. The employee shall be paid regular wages, or overtime pay if applicable, for all periods of first aid training.

21.2. If a licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or equivalent (such as a paramedic or physician's assistant) is employed, then the EMT shall be recognized as meeting the requirements of subsection 21.1 and no other employee on that shift will be required to receive advanced first aid training. If more than seventy (70) employees are employed per shift, then the requirements of subsection 20.1 will be enforced unless an additional EMT is added. When the EMT option is utilized by the operator, EMT qualifications and supplies will be accepted as currently recommended by the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA).