1. (1) All EMT, AEMT, and EMT-Intermediate courses approved by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) as described in OAR 333-264-0030 shall incorporate a competency-based assessment (CBA) program in a manner prescribed by the Authority.
2. (2) The Authority sets student performance outcomes as required minimum competencies for the student to achieve in an EMT, AEMT, and EMT-Intermediate course.
3. (3) The course director of an EMT, AEMT, or EMT-Intermediate course verifies student achievement of each student performance outcome in a manner prescribed by the Authority.

4. (4) An application is required for the initial implementation of a CBA program in EMT, AEMT, and EMT-Intermediate courses.

   1. (a) The application must be submitted on a form prescribed by the Authority a minimum of 60 days before implementation of the CBA program in a course.

   2. (b) The initial application must include:

      1. (A) Evidence of alignment between course activities and assessments with student performance outcomes required by the Authority;
      2. (B) A copy of course syllabus policies regarding assessment, scoring, remediation, and processes to verify achievement of student performance outcomes within the CBA program;
      3. (C) Evidence of alignment of clinical and field experiences to state-required student performance outcomes for EMT and AEMT courses; and
      4. (D) A plan for instructor and student orientation to the CBA program.

5. (5) A revised application is required for significant changes to the administration or delivery of a previously approved CBA program within an EMT, AEMT, or EMT-Intermediate course and must be submitted on a form prescribed by the Authority a minimum of 30 days before the start of the course. A significant change includes, but is not limited to:

   1. (a) The change of a course director;
   2. (b) The change of a program director; or
   3. (c) Realignment of learning activities and assessments to student performance outcome required by the Authority.
6. (6) Implementation of a new CBA program or proposed changes to a previously approved CBA program shall not begin until the application is approved by the Authority.
7. (7) An educational institution must report data specified in section (9) of this rule relating to the CBA program for all EMT, AEMT, and EMT-Intermediate courses conducted in the academic year. The report must be submitted on a form prescribed by the Authority by June 30 of the current academic year.
8. (8) An Oregon non-educational institution that was approved by the Authority to teach an EMT or EMT-Intermediate course must report data specified in section (9) of this rule relating to the CBA program. The report must be submitted on a form prescribed by the Authority within 30 days of course completion.

9. (9) The following minimum data must be reported to the Authority:

   1. (a) Student enrollment and retention from each course;
   2. (b) Evaluation of alignment between learning activities and student performance outcomes required by the Authority;
   3. (c) Evaluation of CBA program policies and processes; and
   4. (d) A plan of CBA program changes, if applicable.

10. (10) The Authority will review CBA program reports to assure compliance and for ongoing quality improvement of the CBA program.

    1. (a) The Authority may request further information or clarification during the review process.
    2. (b) The Authority may conduct an audit of specific CBA courses and CBA program structure.
11. (11) The Authority may deny, suspend, or revoke approval of an EMT, AEMT, or EMT-Intermediate course in accordance with ORS chapter 183 and these rules for failure to comply with application, reporting, or CBA program requirements.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 682.017 & ORS 682.208

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 682.017, ORS 682.208 & ORS 682.216

History

PH 78-2024, adopt filed 10/31/2024, effective 11/01/2024