4501-53-04 Instructor professional standards.

 

 

 

4501-53-04                  Instructor professional standards.

 

 

 

Each instructor certified to teach pursuant to this chapter shall maintain and convey the following professional standards:

 

(A)Provide training that conforms to standards of other persons certified to teach under similar circumstances;

 

(B)Wear proper riding gear while traveling to, from, and during teaching MO courses or attending MO functions. Proper riding gear includes eye protection that is in compliance with Chapter 4501-17 of the Administrative Code, a helmet that meets United States department of transportation motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 218 set forth in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 571.218 (October 1, 2001), sturdy over-the-ankle footwear, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, sturdy full-length pants without holes or tears, and full-fingered gloves;

 

(C)Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free course environment;

 

(D)Conduct themselves in a professional manner, including appearance and behavior, and not discriminate in the provision of motorcycle training on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin;

 

(E)Provide  instruction  within  the  scope  of  the  instructor's  certification  to  teach  in accordance with this chapter;

 

(F) Consistently demonstrate a standard of knowledge and competency that at least meets the minimal level required under the instructor's certification to teach;

 

(G)Report to the department any suspicion or knowledge of a violation of this chapter or the failure of any motorcycle training provider to conform to the rules of this chapter;

 

(H)Report to the department in writing within ten days of the occurrence of any of the following events;

 

(1)The instructor receives a moving traffic violation;

 

(2) The instructor is involved in a chargeable crash;

 

(3)The  instructor  is  convicted  of  an  offense  that  assesses  points  against  the instructor's driver's license;

 

(4) The instructor receives any license suspension, cancellation, or revocation;

 

(5) The instructor is convicted of any criminal offense listed in this chapter.

 

(I) Refrain from misrepresenting the instructor's professional qualifications or credentials or committing fraud in conducting a motorcycle training course or in obtaining

 

 

certification to teach;

(J) Refrain from conducting for compensation private training regarding motorcycle use on public streets and highways;

(K)Complete additional BRC or ERC instructor training as requested by the department;

(L) Maintain a current Red Cross first aid card or equivalent and a current Red Cross adult CPR card or equivalent.

Replaces:                                                     former rule 4501-53-04

Effective:                                                     02/02/2006

R.C. 119.032 review dates:                         02/02/2011

CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Certification

01/23/2006

Date

Promulgated Under:                           119.03

Statutory Authority:                           R.C. 4508.08

Rule Amplifies:                                  R.C. 4508.08

Prior Effective Dates:                         9/26/03 (Emer.), 12/26/03