048-8 Wyo. Code R. § 8-2

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 8-2 - Certified First Responder (FR) Continuing Medical Recertification Criteria

To be eligible for recertification within the certification period, the FR shall have completed:

(a) CPR certification. Regardless of the teaching agency, all CPR training must adhere to the Healthcare Provider standards of the American Heart Association or its equivalent;

(b) Twenty-six (26) hours of continuing medical education, including:

• (i) Eighteen hours structured by specific topic:

  2 hrs- Preparatory

  2 hrs- Patient assessment, diagnostic signs and triage;

  2 hrs- Airway Management;

  4 hrs - Trauma;

  4 hrs -Medical Emergencies;

  2 hrs- pediatrics and childbirth; and

  2 hrs- EMS operations

• (ii) Four (4) unstructured hours of any subject covered in the FR course. These topics may be presented utilizing critiques, didactic sessions, practical drills, workshops, seminars or other approved in service training. Those topics not listed within the FR curriculum shall require prior written approval by the Division.

• (iii) Four (4) hours in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

(c) One (1) hour in service every six (6) months in which the equipment, precautions and skills of defibrillation are reviewed. This shall include a practice session with the particular (AED) used by the service.

048-8 Wyo. Code R. § 8-2