OAR 333-265-0010
Application for Approval of EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, and Paramedic Courses

(1) The Authority is responsible for approving EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic courses.
(2) EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic courses must be offered by an educational institution and must meet the standards established by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) in OAR chapter 581, division 49.
(3) Notwithstanding section (2) of this rule, the Authority may:
(a) Allow a non-educational institution to conduct an EMT course if there is no training available at an educational institution in a rural part of the state.
(b) Allow a non-educational institution to conduct an EMT-Intermediate course if there is no training available at an educational institution.
(4) A non-educational institution that wishes to conduct an EMT or EMT-Intermediate course in accordance with section (3) of this rule shall send a written request to the Authority including evidence that there is a documented need for the course and lack of training offered by an educational institution.
(5) An educational institution or non-educational institution that offers an EMT or EMT-Intermediate program must employ an Authority approved EMS licensing officer to conduct an EMT or EMT Intermediate psychomotor examination. An educational or non-educational institution that is unable to employ an Authority approved EMS licensing officer must identify a regional EMS instructor on its EMT or EMT-Intermediate course application who will be responsible for ensuring that the National Standard Curriculum or state approved curriculum is provided.
(6) EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic courses must meet the requirements prescribed by the Authority in OAR 333-265-0014 (EMS Provider Course Requirements).
(7) EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic courses must be taught by instructors that meet the requirements of OAR 333-265-0020 (Approved EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, and Paramedic Course Director).
(8) An educational institution or a non-educational institution approved by the Authority under section (3) of this rule must submit an application to the Authority on a form prescribed by the Authority that includes all the information necessary to determine whether the course meets the standards prescribed in OAR 333-265-0014 (EMS Provider Course Requirements) and the course director qualifications prescribed in OAR 333-265-0020 (Approved EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, and Paramedic Course Director). The form must be received by the Authority at least 30 business days prior to the first day of class.
(9) The Authority will return an application that is incomplete to the applicant.
(10) The Authority will inform an applicant in writing whether the application has been denied or approved.
(11) No educational institution shall conduct an EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic course until the Authority has approved the course.
(12) The Authority may deny or revoke the approval to conduct an EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic course in accordance with ORS chapter 183 for failure to comply with OAR chapter 333, division 265.

Source: Rule 333-265-0010 — Application for Approval of EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, and Paramedic Courses, .

333‑265‑0000
Definitions 333‑265‑0010
Application for Approval of EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, and Paramedic Courses 333‑265‑0012
Requirements for Conducting Emergency Medical Responder Courses 333‑265‑0014
EMS Provider Course Requirements 333‑265‑0015
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Field Internships 333‑265‑0016
Paramedic Field Internships 333‑265‑0018
Course Director Qualifications for EMR Courses 333‑265‑0020
Approved EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, and Paramedic Course Director 333‑265‑0022
Program Administrator and Faculty Responsibilities 333‑265‑0023
EMS Provider Examinations 333‑265‑0024
EMT-Intermediate Provider Examination 333‑265‑0025
Application Process to Obtain an EMS Provider License 333‑265‑0026
EMS Licensing Officer Application and Approval 333‑265‑0030
Fees for Licensure and License Renewal of an EMS Provider 333‑265‑0040
Application Review and Approval 333‑265‑0045
Renewal of License 333‑265‑0050
Licensure by Reciprocity 333‑265‑0058
Emergency Initial Provisional License 333‑265‑0060
Paramedic Provisional Licensure 333‑265‑0070
Out-of-State EMS Provider Rendering Patient Care in Oregon 333‑265‑0080
Reporting Obligations 333‑265‑0083
Conduct or Practice Contrary to Recognized Standards of Ethics 333‑265‑0085
Investigations 333‑265‑0087
Discipline 333‑265‑0090
Reverting to a Lower Level of EMT Licensure 333‑265‑0105
Reinstatement of an EMS Provider License 333‑265‑0110
Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal 333‑265‑0140
Maintaining Continuing Education Records 333‑265‑0150
Continuing Education Records Audit 333‑265‑0160
Responsibility to Notify the Authority of Changes 333‑265‑0170
Displaying EMS Provider Licensure Level
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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