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Notice: 6996821

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support

Chapter:

Emergency Medical Services

Overview

RULE:

64J-1.0201

EMS Instructor Qualifications

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule is to define standards for EMS instructors teaching courses within a Florida-certified primary EMS training center. The proposed rule will ensure that any individual teaching emergency medical technicians and paramedics, in a Florida-approved training program has at least the required minimum qualifications. This will enhance the quality of education students receive and enhance the quality of EMS professionals graduating and seeking employment in EMS. The effect will be a new rule section as listed above.

SUMMARY:

Currently there are no emergency medical services (EMS) instructor qualifications established in rule. The purpose of the rule is to establish minimum EMS instructor qualifications. The proposed rule will ensure that any individual teaching emergency medical technicians and paramedics, in a Florida approved training program, has at least the required minimum qualifications. This will enhance the quality of education students receive and enhance the quality of EMS professionals graduating and seeking employment in EMS.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

401.27, 401.2715 FS.

LAW:

401.27, 401.2715 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/15/2009 Vol. 35/19

COMMENTS:

From 5/15/2009 To 6/5/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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