1. (1) The bureau may certify an off-line medical director for a two-year period.

2. (2) To become certified as an off-line medical director, the applicant shall be:

   1. (a) a physician actively engaged in providing emergency medical care or meets this requirement at the discretion of the state EMS medical director;
   2. (b) familiar with Title 53, Chapter 2b, Emergency Medical Services Act, and applicable EMS administrative rules under Title R911; and
   3. (c) familiar with medical equipment and medications required for an EMS provider.

3. (3) An individual who seeks to certify as an off-line medical director shall submit to the bureau:

   1. (a) documentation showing completion of an American College of Emergency Physicians or National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians medical director training course, or the department's medical director training course, within 12 months of becoming a medical director;
   2. (b) a medical director certification application; and
   3. (c) applicable fees.

4. (4) An individual who seeks to recertify as an off-line medical director shall submit to the bureau:

   1. (a) documentation showing attendance at the medical director's annual workshop no more than two years before the date of application;
   2. (b) a complete off-line medical director application; and
   3. (c) applicable fees.

KEY: emergency medical services

Date of Last Change: June 10, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-2d-101.1