048-10 Wyo. Code R. § 10-13

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 10-13 - Training Programs

Training programs for emergency medical personnel shall address not only adults but shall address emergency medical services for children (EMS-C).

(a) Any person desiring to establish a training program for FR personnel shall form a Program Committee. The Program Committee shall consist of:

• (i) A physician licensed to practice medicine in this state who agrees to act as program director; and

• (ii) A person who agrees to serve as course coordinator. This person should hold a current EMT certificate.

(b) Any person desiring to establish a training program for EMT Basic personnel shall form a program committee. The program committee shall consist of:

• (i) A physician licensed to practice medicine in this state who agrees to act as program director;

• (ii) Representative from the sponsoring hospital; and

• (iii) A person agreeing to serve as a coordinator. This person must hold a current EMT certificate and have satisfactorily completed a Division approved Instructor/Coordinator program.

(c) Application. The program shall submit an application for a FR or EMT training program to the Division. The application must include:

• (i) A summary, with appropriate documentation, explaining the medical need for the program; and

• (ii) An agreement to the following:
  • (A) Division program curriculum;
  • (B) A description of the time schedule;
  • (C) Instructors by name and subjects;
  • (D) Materials and physical facilities;
  • (E) Number of students;
  • (F) Acceptable student costs;
  • (G) Record keeping methods; and

• (iii) The local criteria for student acceptance and graduation, if more restrictive than Division criteria.

(d) Decision. The Division shall notify the Program Committee of its sole decision concerning the applicant's application for a FR or EMT training program within ten (10) days of its decision.

(e) Supervision. Following approval, the program shall be supervised by the program director. The program director shall ensure that each instructor is knowledgeable in his subject and understands his responsibility and shall maintain the standards of quality instruction as provided in the curriculum.

(f) Instructors. Instructors for FR EMT programs shall be:

• (i) Physicians;

• (ii) Physician support persons PA-Cs;

• (iii) Registered nursed licensed in this state;

• (iv) Paramedics;

• (v) EMT Intermediates;

• (vi) Individuals acceptable to the Division.

(g) An EMT training program shall have active physician participation.

(h) Curriculum. Curriculum requirements shall be established by the Division. To be acceptable a curriculum must adhere to the current Department of Transportation's EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum Training Programs and is acceptable to the Division.

(i) Training programs for Non-ambulance EMT Intermediates and Paramedics shall adhere to those guidelines set forth in Chapter 6 for Advanced Training Programs.

(j) Educational Records. The program coordinator shall maintain accurate records of each student's involvement in the training curriculum. These records must be submitted at the time of certification. Such records shall include but not necessarily be limited to, attendance at lectures, demonstrations, subject matters covered, completion of the prescribed clinical requirements, time spent in each clinical are, special experiences containing a clinical training component, and verification of practical skill competency, and successful completion of written examination.

(k) Program Initiation. All programs must commence operations within three (3) months of approval. Failure to start a program within this time period shall nullify the approval and require reapplication.

(l) The Division shall provide:

• (i) At the FR level, the Division has responsibilities to include: course approval or denial, course curriculum and continuing education requirements, course fees, testing and certifications;

• (ii) At the EMT, EMT Intermediate, and Paramedic level, the Division has responsibilities that include: course approval or denial, course curriculum and continuing education requirements, course fees, contracting for local administration and instruction, on-site monitoring, administration of practical and written testing, and certification; and

• (iii) Because the physician medical director is ultimately responsible for the EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate, or Paramedic's competency during the certification period, a physician medical director has the right to request that the Division test for competency, or may conduct competency testing independent of the Division. The Physician medical director may withdraw EMT, EMT Intermediate and Paramedic sponsorship at any time for any reason.

(m) All requirements for any certificate issued under these rules shall be completed within sixty (60) days of course completion.

048-10 Wyo. Code R. § 10-13