Sec. 30.04.03.09. Human Resources — Emergency Medical Technician Instructors

A. Each emergency medical technician course shall be taught by an emergency medical technician instructor, or an interim instructor under the supervision of an emergency medical technician instructor, who:

(1) Is currently certified as an MICRB Level II emergency services instructor who has successfully:

(a) Completed at least 12 hours of an emergency medical technician instructor skills development course;

(b) Completed two practice teachings (one didactic and one practical) evaluated by an emergency medical technician instructor who is also approved as an MICRB evaluator; and

(c) Taught one emergency medical technician course as an interim instructor, and been twice successfully evaluated by an emergency medical technician instructor who is also approved as an MICRB evaluator; and

(2) Has at least 3 consecutive years of experience as an emergency medical technician or higher;

(3) Maintains a Maryland EMS certification or license as an emergency medical technician or higher; and

(4) Has current knowledge of the Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers.

B. The emergency medical technician instructor is responsible for:

(1) The course instruction; and

(2) Any interim or additional emergency medical technician instructors assisting with the course.

C. An emergency medical technician instructor shall remain current by:

(1) Completing requirements as an MICRB instructor and:

(a) Receiving a satisfactory emergency medical technician course teaching evaluation and no subsequent unsatisfactory evaluations from an emergency medical technician instructor who is also an approved MICRB evaluator; and

(b) One of the following:

(i) Instructing at least 60 hours of emergency medical technician course material; or

(ii) If a training supervisor, instructing at least 9 hours of emergency medical technician course material;

(2) Maintaining a valid Maryland EMS certification of emergency medical technician or higher; and

(3) Attending mandatory protocol updates.

D. If qualified, the emergency medical technician instructor may also function as the emergency medical technician program coordinator.

E. Emergency Medical Technician Instructor Reinstatement.

(1) A former emergency medical technician instructor whose approval has lapsed may apply to the sponsoring agency for reinstatement within 3 years of expiration. The emergency medical technician instructor reinstatement candidate shall:

(a) Be certified as an MICRB Level II emergency services instructor;

(b) Maintain Maryland EMS certification or licensure as an emergency medical technician or higher; and

(c) Maintain current working knowledge of the Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers.

(2) An emergency medical technician instructor whose approval status has been expired for more than 3 years shall meet initial emergency medical technician instructor requirements.

F. Emergency Medical Technician Field Training Coaches.

(1) Each BLS education program shall have access to emergency medical technician field training coaches who shall supervise and evaluate each student's internship performance in an approved prehospital setting or MIEMSS-approved equivalent.

(2) An emergency medical technician field training coach shall possess appropriate:

(a) Working knowledge of the emergency medical technician curriculum;

(b) Working knowledge of the Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services Providers; and

(c) Expertise to supervise students during the emergency medical technician internship.

(3) The ratio of students to emergency medical technician field training coach shall be one to one to ensure effective learning and supervision.

(4) Each emergency medical technician field training coach shall complete emergency medical technician field training coach orientation, and be approved by the local EMS operational program.