W. Va. Code R. § 64-104-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Section 64-104-4 - Approval of Training Programs

4.1.Applications for Training Programs. Any association, educational institution, health care facility or emergency medical services agency may apply to the OEMS for approval to conduct a training program for initial responders.

4.2. Applications for approval of a training program must be made on a form provided by the OEMS, together with the curriculum for the course as defined in section 3. The application must include the following information:

4.2.a. The tide of the course;

4.2.b. The sponsor's name;

4.2.c. The name(s) of the course instructor and the instructor is certified to provide training or has received instruction on the course curriculum;

4.2.d. The names and authors of all textbooks to be used, if any, including die publisher and edition, or if no textbook is to be used, a list of written materials to be used, including the source of such materials;

4.2.e. The specific objectives for die course;

4.2.f. Time to be spent on each of the components required by subsection 3.1;

4.2.g. The method(s) of instruction for each component listed in subsection 3.1 (for example, lecture, demonstration, simulation, slide presentation, etc.);

4.2.h. A description of the practical training to be provided for each component listed in subdivision 3.1.e., 3.1.d. and 3.1.e. ;

4.2.i. The reading assignment in the text or in other materials, if any, for each unit;

4.2.j. The evaluation method for each unit (for example, written examination, student presentation or demonstration, competency check-off, etc.);

4.2.k. An explanation of when students will be evaluated (for example, after each unit, comprehensively at the end of the course); and

4.2.l. An explanation of the grading system to be used for written examinations and proficiency evaluations.

4.3. The application and curriculum must be submitted to the OEMS at least 30 days prior to the date on which the course is to be given.

4.4. The application must be submitted by die administrator or operating officer for the entity conducting die course.

4.5. Only applications which are complete will be considered. In order to be considered complete, an application must include:

4.5.a. All of die information requested on the application;

4.5.b. A complete curriculum as defined in section 3; and

4.5.c. The signature of the administrator or operating officer of the entity making application.

4.6 An applicant may submit such additional documents or information as the applicant may consider relevant to the application and compliance with the provisions of this rule series.

4.7. In die event that an application is determined to be incomplete, the OEMS will notify the applicant within 30 days of the receipt of the application of die information necessary to complete the application and retain the application submitted pending receipt of the additional information.

4.8.Continuing Approval: Once an application for approval for a training program has been approved by the OEMS, re-approval is not required for each occasion on which the course is administered so long as the training program is not changed, or so long as the training programing requirements are not changed by law. If the training program, or any portion of a training program, is changed, reapplication must be made in accordance with subsection 4.2. In cases where only a portion of a course is changed, the applicant may submit documentation and information only as to the changes made, but must clearly indicate those portions that are unchanged by so stating on the application.

4.9.Applications to Conduct Approved Courses Developed by Others: Associations, educational institutions, health care facilities, emergency medical services agencies, may, with die consent of the developer(s), conduct training programs developed by others who have received approval from the OEMS. Such facilities must apply for approval in accordance with subsection 4.2, but need not submit curriculum materials required by section 3, except to the extent that the training program, will be varied in any manner from the approved training program. Applicants must indicate on the application the tide of the approved training program to be used, name of the entity whose approved course will be used, and the date on which such course was approved.

4.10. Any changes in approved training program must be submitted to the OEMS for prior approval.

4.11. All training programs are subject to on-site periodic review by the OEMS. Sponsors of approved training programs must provide written notice to the OEMS of the date(s) and location that a basic course will be held at least five working days before each occasion on which an approved course is scheduled to begin.

4.12. The approved training program sponsor must maintain attendance records, including the name, address and telephone number of each participant, for such courses for a minimum of two years from the date of completion of each course.

4.13. Attendance records are subject to review by the OEMS upon request.

W. Va. Code R. § 64-104-4