N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40A-5.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:40A-5.2 - Student qualifications

(a) The requirements for enrollment in, and to receive credit for, an EMT-Basic training program shall be as follows:

1. Attainment of the age of 16 by the first day of the program;

i. Minors enrolled in an EMT-Basic training program shall be subject to the limitations listed in (b) below:

2. Possession of CPR certification. The student shall maintain CPR certification throughout the duration of the EMT-Basic training program and until such time as he or she is either certified as an EMT-Basic or terminated from the EMT-Basic training program. The student's CPR certification card shall be made available to Department staff upon demand; and

3. Physical capability to perform all required skills and tasks of an EMT-Basic student as cited in the program curriculum.

(b) Minors enrolled in an EMT-Basic training program shall be subject to the following conditions:

1. Minors shall produce signed parental consent to participate in the program;

2. Minors shall agree to comply with all applicable labor laws, rules and/or regulations, including, but not limited to, 34:2-21.1 7;

3. Minors shall agree to comply with all applicable rules regarding attendance, performance and program examinations; and

4. Minors shall not be permitted to do the following in classes or after certification until they reach the age of 18

i. Operate power-driven machinery including, but not limited to, fire apparatus, MAVs, BLS ambulances, MICUs, SCTUs and/or AMUs;

ii. Oil, wipe or clean any machinery in motion, inclusive of rescue tools;

iii. Utilize any machine that grinds, buffs, or polishes;

iv. Operate any hoisting equipment, inclusive of chain and cable come-a-longs;

v. Utilize any torch device utilized to heat, melt or cut metals, including rescue torches; or

vi. Operate and/or maintain any high-pressure hydraulic tool or air bag.

(c) No student shall be:

1. Exposed to injurious quantities of any toxic or noxious dust, gases, vapors and/or fumes; or

2. Exposed to, or allowed to participate in, direct firefighting operations.

(d) Minors shall receive practical skills instruction and shall be permitted to safely observe any of the skills listed in (b)4 above.

(e) The training agency shall ensure that the provisions of (b)4 and (c) above are strictly enforced.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40A-5.2