Subd. 1. Standards for recertification.

The board shall adopt rules establishing minimum standards for expiration and recertification of basic emergency care course certificates. These standards shall require:

1. (1) four years after initial certification, and every four years thereafter, formal classroom training and successful completion of a written test and practical examination, both of which must be approved by the board; and

2. (2) two years after initial certification, and every four years thereafter, in-service continuing education, including knowledge and skill proficiency testing, all of which must be conducted under the supervision of a medical director or medical advisor and approved by the board.

   Course requirements under clause (1) shall not exceed 24 hours. Course requirements under clause (2) shall not exceed 36 hours, of which at least 12 hours may consist of course material developed by the medical director or medical advisor.

   Individuals may choose to complete, two years after initial certification, and every two years thereafter, formal classroom training and successful completion of a written test and practical examination, both of which are approved by the board, in lieu of completing requirements in clauses (1) and (2).

Subd. 2. Upgrading to basic emergency care course certificate.

The board shall adopt rules authorizing the equivalence of the following as credit toward successful completion of the board's basic emergency care course:

1. (1) successful completion of the United States Department of Transportation first responder curriculum;
2. (2) a minimum of two years of documented continuous service as an ambulance driver, as authorized in section 144E.16, subdivision 6;
3. (3) documented clinical experience obtained through work or volunteer activity as a first responder; and
4. (4) documented continuing education in emergency care.

Subd. 3. Limitation on fees.

No fee set by the board for biennial renewal of a basic emergency care course certificate by a volunteer member of an ambulance service, fire department, or police department shall exceed $2.