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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department ofSubagency 0023 - Emergency Medical Services - General
Chapter 8 - CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Section 8-3 - Certified EMT Basic Continuing Medical Education Recertification Criteria

048-8 Wyo. Code R. § 8-3

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Section 8-3 - Certified EMT Basic Continuing Medical Education Recertification Criteria

To be eligible for recertification within the certification period, the EMT Basic shall complete:

(a) CPR certification. Regardless of the teaching agency, all CPR training must adhere to the Healthcare Provider standards of the American Heart Association or its equivalent;

(b) Fifty-five (55) hours of continuing medical education, including:

  • (i) Forty-nine (49) hours structured by specific topics:

    3 hrs- Preparatory;

    4 hrs- Airway Management;

    5 hrs- Patient assessment;

    10 hrs- Medical Emergencies;

    10 hrs- Trauma;

    6 hrs - Infants/children;

    3 hrs - Ambulance operations;

    4 hrs- Self assisted medications; to include practical sessions; and

    4 hrs- Automatic External Defibrillation; to include practical sessions

  • (ii) Six (6) unstructured hours: Any subject covered in the EMT course shall be accepted for continuing medical education credit. These topics may be presented utilizing critiques, didactic sessions, practical drills, workshops, seminars or other approved in service training. Those topics not listed within the EMT curriculum shall require prior written approval by the Division.

(c) It is recommended that EMT personnel audit an American College of Surgeon's Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program or Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC). Attach copy of certificate;

(d) Recertification exam. Successfully complete the EMT written recertification exam administered by the Division during the final one hundred fifty (150) days of recertification period;

(e) Practical skills verification. Verification of practical skills shall be provided by the physician medical director unless this was accomplished during a formal Division approved EMT-Refresher course; and

(f) Successful completion of a Division approved Paramedic course during the certification period shall fulfill all continuing medical education requirements for EMT recertification.

048-8 Wyo. Code R. § 8-3