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

 

 

 

Rule Summary and Fiscal Analysis (Part A)

 

State Board of Emergency Medical Services

Agency Name

 

Heather Reed

Division                                                                  Contact

 

1970 W Broad St., Suite 531 P.O. Box 182081 Columbus OH 43218-2081

614-466-7014        614-752-6063

Agency Mailing Address (Plus Zip)                                       Phone                     Fax

4765-8-01

Rule Number

AMENDMENT

TYPE of rule filing

Rule Title/Tag Line              Qualifications for a certificate to practice.

RULE SUMMARY

1.  Is the rule being filed consistent with the requirements of the RC 119.032 review? No

2.  Are you proposing this rule as a result of recent legislation? No

3.  Statute prescribing the procedure in accordance with the agency is required to adopt the rule: 119.03

4.  Statute(s) authorizing agency to adopt the rule: 4765.11, 4765.30

5.  Statute(s) the rule, as filed, amplifies or implements: 4765.30

6.  State the reason(s) for proposing (i.e., why are you filing,) this rule:

This rule is being filed for the purpose of adding federally-mandated NIMS (National Incident Management System) training courses and incident command system courses as a prerequisite for First Responder and EMT certification.

7.  If the rule is an AMENDMENT, then summarize the changes and the content of the proposed rule; If the rule type is RESCISSION, NEW or NO CHANGE, then summarize the content of the rule:

This rule requires completion of federally-mandated NIMS (National Incident

Management System) training courses and incident command system courses as a prerequisite for First Responder and EMT certification. Additional wording changes are for clarification purposes.

8.  If the rule incorporates a text or other material by reference and the agency claims the incorporation by reference is exempt from compliance with sections

121.71 to 121.74 of the Revised Code because the text or other material is generally available to persons who reasonably can be expected to be affected by the rule, provide an explanation of how the text or other material is generally available to those persons:

This rule requires NIMS training and incident command system courses in order to become certified as a First Responder or EMT. The rule lists the web site where these courses may be taken online, and specifies the site and date of the materials for instructor lead classroom-based courses. Additionally, the rule lists the EMS web site where such courses are also listed. This rule is in compliance with the exception of R.C. 121.75(E) because: the incorporated references to the above web sites are intelligble to individuals applying to become First Responders or EMTs; the training courses are generally available via the identified web sites as most individuals applying to become a First Responder or EMT have access to a computer; and the course materials are listed and contain the date of issuance in the event such materials change.

9.  If the rule incorporates a text or other material by reference, and it was infeasible for the agency to file the text or other material electronically, provide an explanation of why filing the text or other material electronically was infeasible:

This rule requires NIMS training and incident command system courses in order to become certified as a First Responder or EMT. The rule lists the web site where these courses may be taken online, and specifies the site and date of the materials for instructor lead classroom-based courses. Additionally, the rule lists the EMS web site where such courses are also listed. This rule is in compliance with the exception of R.C. 121.75(E) because: the incorporated references to the above web sites are intelligble to individuals applying to become First Responders or EMTs; the training courses are generally available via the identified web sites as most individuals applying to become a First Responder or EMT have access to a computer; and the course materials are listed and contain the date of issuance in the event such materials change.

10.  If the rule is being rescinded and incorporates a text or other material by reference, and it was infeasible for the agency to file the text or other material, provide an explanation of why filing the text or other material was infeasible:

Not Applicable.

11.  If revising or refiling this rule, identify changes made from the previously filed version of this rule; if none, please state so:

The original filing of this rule had also required completion of certain preparation courses, set forth by the EMS Board, as an additional certification requirement; however, such language is being deleted at this time to be refiled at a later date. In addition, cites for the specific courses and presidential directives have been added pursuant to incorporation by reference requirements.

12. 119.032 Rule Review Date: 2/13/2011

(If the rule is not exempt and you answered NO to question No. 1, provide the scheduled review date. If you answered YES to No. 1, the review date for this rule is the filing date.)

NOTE: If the rule is not exempt at the time of final filing, two dates are required: the current review date plus a date not to exceed 5 years from the effective date for Amended rules or a date not to exceed 5 years from the review date for No Change rules.

FISCAL ANALYSIS

13.  Estimate the total amount by which this proposed rule would increase / decrease either revenues / expenditures for the agency during the current biennium (in dollars): Explain the net impact of the proposed changes to the budget of your agency/department.

This will have no impact on revenues or expenditures. 0

Not Applicable

14.  Identify the appropriation (by line item etc.) that authorizes each expenditure necessitated by the proposed rule:

Not Applicable

15.  Provide a summary of the estimated cost of compliance with the rule to all directly affected persons. When appropriate, please include the source for your information/estimated costs, e.g. industry, CFR, internal/agency:

Individuals applying for First Responder or EMT certification are required to take a NIMS training course and incident command system course (IS-700 and IS-100, respectively). If taken through an institution, individuals may incur some costs.

However, these courses are also available online for free. This is a one-time requirement for new EMTs only.

16.  Does this rule have a fiscal effect on school districts, counties, townships, or municipal corporations? No

17.  Does this rule deal with environmental protection or contain a component dealing with environmental protection as defined in R. C. 121.39? No