4765-8-01 Qualifications for a certificate to practice.

 

 

 

4765-8-01                    Qualifications for a certificate to practice.

 

 

 

(A)   The division, as directed by the board, shall issue An applicant for a certificate to practice as a first responder, EMT-basic, EMT-intermediate, or EMT-paramedic to any applicant who satisfies must meet the following requirements:

 

(1) Submit a completed application on a form approved by the board;

 

(1)(2) Possesses a certificate of completion from Successfully complete an EMS training program through an accredited institution, pursuant to by the board under section 4765.17 of the Revised Code and Chapter 4765-7 of the Administrative Code, and receive a certificate verifying completion of such that verifies completion of an EMS training program at the level for which the certificate to practice is sought. Such program must have been completed no more than two years prior to making application;

 

(3)Pass an initial certification examination in accordance with rule 4765-8-05 of the Administrative Code;

 

(2)(4) Is Be at least eighteen years of age;

 

(3)(5) Has not been convicted of, pled guilty to, had a judicial finding of guilt for, or had a judicial finding of eligibility for treatment and/or intervention in lieu of conviction for, any of the following:

 

(a)   Any felony;

 

(b)   A misdemeanor committed in the course of practice;

 

(c)   A misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

 

(d)     A  violation  of  any  federal,  state,  county,  or  municipal  narcotics  or controlled substance law;

 

(e)    Any act committed in another state or jurisdiction that, if committed in Ohio, would constitute a violation set forth in this paragraph.

 

(4)(6) Has not been adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court of law;

 

(5)(7) At the time of application, is not under indictment for any felony or a has any misdemeanor charges pending as outlined in paragraph (A)(3) (A)(5) of this rule;

 

 

 

(6)(8) Does not engage in the illegal use or illegal acquisition of controlled substances, alcohol, or other habit-forming drugs or chemical substances while on duty as an emergency medical provider a first responder or EMT;

(7)(9) Has not committed fraud or material deception in applying for, or obtaining a certificate issued under Chapter 4765. of the Revised Code;

(10) Has not been convicted, in this state or another state, of providing emergency medical services or representing himself/herself as an EMS provider without a license or certificate, or similar crime directly related to the profession of EMS;

(11) If the applicant is, or has been, certified or licensed as an EMS provider in this state or another state, the applicant's certificate or license is not currently on probationary status nor has it been suspended or revoked by the board or the EMS certifying or licensing entity in another state.

(8) Within twelve months prior to making application with the board, has passed an examination administered by the board in accordance with section 4765.29 of the Revised Code at the level for which certification is sought.

(B) In deciding whether to grant a certificate to practice, the board has the following options:

(1) The board shall issue a certificate to practice to an applicant who meets all of the requirements listed in paragraph (A) of this rule;

(2) The board shall refuse to grant a certificate to practice to an applicant who fails to meet one or more of the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(1) through (A)(4) of this rule;

(3) The board may grant, refuse to grant, or limit a certificate to practice to an applicant who meets the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(1) through (A)(4) of this rule, but fails to meet one or more of the requirements listed in paragraphs (A)(5) through (A)(11) of this rule.

Effective:                                                     02/13/2006

R.C. 119.032 review dates:                         11/17/2005 and 02/13/2011

CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY

Certification

02/03/2006

Date

Promulgated Under:                           119.03

Statutory Authority:                           4765.11

Rule Amplifies:                                  4765.30

Prior Effective Dates:                         1/1/96, 2/22/99, 4/29/00, 1/13/02, 3/23/03