4765-7-05. Offsite locations

(A) Pursuant to division (E) of section 4765.17 of the Revised Code, an EMS accredited institution or EMS approved institution may offer courses at different locations from the location listed in the application for accreditation or the application for approval provided that all of the following apply:

(1) The accredited institution or approved institution continues to operate at the location identified in the application for certificate of accreditation or certificate of approval;

(2) Each offsite location where the program is offered meets the minimum standards for either accreditation, set forth in rule 4765-7-02 of the Administrative Code, or approval, set forth in rule 4765-7-09 of the Administrative Code.

(B) Files and records of students enrolled in an EMS training program or EMS continuing education program course may be maintained in a secure area at the offsite location until the course is completed, at which time all student files and records must be maintained at the site of the accredited institution or approved institution. The records shall be surrendered to the accredited or approved institution no later than ninety days after the final day of the course.

(C) The accredited institution or approved institution shall maintain a current, valid certificate of accreditation or certificate of approval, respectively, in order to offer courses at an offsite location.

(D) If an accredited institution or approved institution is under disciplinary action by the board, such institution shall obtain board approval before offering courses at a new offsite location.

Replaces: Former 4765-7-05

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 3/12/2018 and 03/01/2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4765.11
Rule Amplifies: 4765.16
Prior Effective Dates: 01/01/1996, 02/22/1999, 11/29/2007

Prior History: (R.C. 119.032 review dates: 05/13/2014 and 11/13/2018
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4765.11
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4765.16
Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/96, 2/22/99 and 11/29/07)