SECTION 310:641-7-13. Training program responsibilities

(a)   Each training program sponsoring emergency medical services training shall be responsible for:

(1)   course completion based on Oklahoma instructional guidelines, and

(2)   respond to and resolve student complaints and grievances.

(b)   Each training program shall issue a course completion certificate and/or course transcript to each student successfully completing an approved course. The completion documentation will include:

(1)   instructor name,

(2)   course authorization number,

(3)   type of course, and

(4)   completion dates.

(c)   The minimum course attendance will be based on the training programs policy.

(d)   The student ratio for lab activities will be one (1) instructor to ten (10) students.

(e)   Records for each course offered shall be maintained by the training program for at least three (3) years. Records shall include at a minimum:

(1)   attendance records,

(2)   clinical experience summaries,

(3)   student evaluations and grades,

(4)   a record of lab assistants and their documentation of qualifications, and

(5)   skill sheets for the course and National Registry practical examinations.

(6)   National Registry practical examination skill sheets are required for Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician courses only.

(f)   Each training program shall ensure that all Department required equipment is in good, safe, and operational condition.

(1)   The equipment and supplies for courses must be dedicated for training purposes,

(2)   Equipment shall be available for inspection by Department representatives at any time during a regularly scheduled class, and

(3)   Sufficient equipment quantities shall be made available for each course conducted.

(g)   Each training program shall ensure that a qualified preceptor supervises each student during scheduled clinical experiences.

(h)   Each training program shall administer a final written and practical examination for each course and provide National Registry's practical examinations for both Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician courses after course completion.

(i)   The training program shall require instructors to follow the Department approved course syllabus, use lesson plans, and provide instruction for all course objectives.

(j)   For all courses which require a practical examination, the training program shall follow the National Registry Practical Examination Standards.

[Source: Added at 8 Ok Reg 3143, eff 7-18-91 (emergency); Added at 9 Ok Reg 1495, eff 5-1-92; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 392, eff 11-1-99 (emergency); Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2948, eff 7-13-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 101, eff 10-30-00 (emergency); Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2501, eff 6-25-01; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2368, eff 7-11-03; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 2755, eff 7-12-04; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2386, eff 6-25-06; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1498, eff 6-11-09; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1529, eff 9-11-16]