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539.1

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses shall be taught by:

1. (a) District-certified EMT instructors;
2. (b) EMT instructor trainees under the supervision of a District-certified EMT instructor; or
3. (c) District-certified Advanced Emergency Medical Services (AEMS) instructors.

539.2

An EMT instructor who is not an AEMS instructor shall:

1. (a) Maintain a valid District EMT or greater provider certification or license, to include but not limited to Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate, Paramedic, Nurse, or Physician;
2. (b) Maintain a valid instructor certification in a related discipline, such as CPR;
3. (c) Successfully complete a competency-based evaluation based on current District policy; and
4. (d) Submit a completed EMT instructor application signed by the medical director verifying successful evaluations and practice teaching dates to the Director.

539.3

EMT instructor certification shall not exceed two (2) years and shall be concurrent with the sponsoring EMS educational institution's certification period.

539.4

In order to remain in good standing during the two (2) year certification period, an EMT Instructor shall:

1. (a) Successfully complete a competency-based evaluation based on current District policy;
2. (b) Maintain a current District EMS provider certification or license at the EMT level or greater, to include but not limited to Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate, Paramedic, Nurse, or Physician;
3. (c) Attend EMT instructor workshops as required; and
4. (d) Submit to the Director a completed EMT instructor application signed by

the medical director verifying competency evaluations and teaching dates.

539.5 If the educational institution's medical director approves, the EMT may also function as the EMT Program director.

539.6 An EMT instructor whose certification has expired may apply to the Director for reinstatement within two (2) years of expiration.

539.7 An EMT instructor reinstatement candidate shall:

(a) Maintain a valid District EMT or greater provider certification or license, to include but not limited to Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate, Paramedic, Nurse, or Physician;

(b) Successfully complete a competency-based evaluation based on current District policy; and

(c) Submit a completed EMT instructor application signed by the medical director verifying successful evaluations and teaching dates to the Director at the end of the interim teaching period.

539.8 EMT instructor certification shall not exceed two (2) years and shall be concurrent with the sponsoring EMS educational institution's certification period.

539.9 An EMT instructor whose certification has lapsed for more than two (2) years shall be required to meet initial EMT instructor requirements.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 16569 (December 6, 2013).