Section 216-RICR-20-10-2.10 - Licensing Requirements for EMS Training InstitutionsA. EMS training institutions shall be licensed at the following levels. A licensed EMS training institution can conduct training courses at the level of licensure or below. 2. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Cardiac (AEMT-C)3. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)4. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)5. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)B. Requirements for initial and renewal licensure of EMS training institutions: 1. An EMS training institution applicant must be the entity responsible for its governance, and the license is not transferable among entities.2. A license will immediately become null and void and must be returned to RIDOH when an EMS training institution is closed or when any changes in ownership occur.3. A license must be posted in a conspicuous place in the EMS training institution's central office.4. An EMS training institution applicant must provide a list of the following administrative staff: a. Program Director: the individual responsible for the administration, organization, and supervision of the educational program. The Program Director must have the following qualifications: (1) Hold a license as a Rhode Island EMS Instructor-Coordinator and hold a license at or above the level of instruction(2) Have an Associate's degree from an accredited institution of higher education if conducting EMT or Advanced EMT-Cardiac courses, or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education if conducting Paramedic programsb. Medical Director: the individual who is a physician who is board-certified or board-eligible in emergency medicine and/or EMS by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine who oversees the program, evaluates and approves all instructors, and remains available for consultation during the training course. The Medical Director must be licensed to practice medicine in Rhode Island.c. Faculty: the individuals who are responsible for all aspects of didactic and clinical instructiond. Clinical Coordinator: the individual responsible for coordinating practicum experiences in hospitals or other healthcare settings e. Field Internship Coordinator: the individual responsible for coordinating practicum experiences in EMS Ambulance Service settings5. An EMS training institution applicant must have written curriculum, policies, and procedures that are consistent with the National EMS Education Standards.6. An EMS training institution applicant must maintain current written agreements and/or contracts for clinical and field internships.7. An EMS training institution applicant must have an official affiliation with one (1) of the following: a. Four (4) year college or university;b. Two (2) year technical or community college;c. Hospital or medical center;d. Federal, State, county, or local government entity; or e. A public or private corporation that meets State and local business requirements.8. An EMS training institution applicant must be located in Rhode Island.9. An EMS training institution applicant must pay the application fee stated in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title).10. An EMS training institution applicant must provide any other information required by RIDOH.C. EMS Training Institution Operational Requirements: 1. An EMS training institution must maintain appropriate student, personnel, and administrative records, including but not limited to, student admission, advisement, counseling, and evaluation.2. An EMS training institution must annually self-evaluate or review the following: a. Instructor performanceb. Course completion and pass rates d. Student evaluations of instructors and program3. An EMS training institution must submit a report summarizing the self-evaluation described in § 2.10(C)(2) of this Part annually, by March 1st of the following calendar year.4. EMS training institutions must maintain sufficient program resources, including but not limited to the following: b. Classroom and laboratory facilities c. Equipment and supplies e. Instructional reference materials5. An EMS training institution must have clear syllabi with policies detailing the following: c. Sexual and other forms of harassment h. Student grievance procedurei. Criteria for successful completion of each segment of the curriculum and graduationj. Policies and processes by which students may perform clinical work while enrolled in the program6. An EMS training institution must implement a continuous quality improvement program to assess, monitor, and evaluate the quality of its instructional programs and continuing education of its faculty.7. An EMS training institution must report changes in administrative staff to CEMS within five (5) business days.8. Any other information required by RIDOH to determine compliance with the standards of this Part.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-10-2.10
Adopted effective 12/27/2018
Amended effective 12/27/2020