Section 246-976-022. EMS training program requirements, approval, reapproval, discipline.

(1) To apply for initial department approval as an EMS training program, applicants shall meet the requirements in Table A of this section.

Table A

EMS Training Program Requirements For Approval

(2) Approved training programs shall meet the requirements in Table B of this section.

Table B

EMS Training Program Requirements

(3) To apply for reapproval, an EMS training program must meet the requirements in Table C of this section.

Table C

EMS Training Program Reapproval

(4) Training program approval is effective on the date the department issues the certificate. Approval must be renewed every five years. The expiration date is indicated on the approval letter.

(5) Discipline of EMS training programs.

(a) The secretary may deny, suspend, modify, or revoke the approval of a training program when it finds:

(i) Violations of chapter 246-976 WAC;

(ii) Pending disciplinary actions;

(iii) Falsification of EMS course documents; or

(iv) Failure to update training program information with the department as changes occur.

(b) The training program may request a hearing to contest the secretary's decisions in regard to denial, suspension, modification, or revocation of training program approval in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (chapter 34.05 RCW) and chapter 246-10 WAC.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. WSR 11-07-078, § 246-976-022, filed 3/22/11, effective 5/15/11.]

Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. WSR 11-07-078, § 246-976-022, filed 3/22/11, effective 5/15/11.

Rules

246-976,246-10,