(a) An emergency medical technician instructor must:

1. (1) possess valid certification, registration, or licensure as an EMT, AEMT, paramedic, physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse;
2. (2) have two years of active emergency medical practical experience;
3. (3) be recommended by a medical director of a licensed hospital, ambulance service, or education program approved by the director;
4. (4) successfully complete the United States Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Services Instructor Education Program or its equivalent as approved by the director; and
5. (5) complete eight hours of continuing education in educational topics every two years, with documentation filed with the education program coordinator.