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2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.17 | Issuing Certificate of Accreditation or Certificate of Approval.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 52 - 135th General Assembly
(A) The state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services shall issue the appropriate certificate of accreditation or certificate of approval to an applicant who meets the requirements of section 4765.16 of the Revised Code. The board shall grant or deny a certificate of accreditation or certificate of approval within one hundred twenty days of receipt of the application. The board may issue a certificate of accreditation or certificate of approval on a provisional basis to an applicant who is in substantial compliance with the requirements of section 4765.16 of the Revised Code or renew a certificate of accreditation or certificate of approval on a provisional basis to an applicant who is of good reputation and is in substantial compliance with the requirements of section 4765.16 of the Revised Code. The board shall inform an applicant receiving such a certificate of the conditions that must be met to complete compliance with section 4765.16 of the Revised Code.
(B) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, a certificate of accreditation or certificate of approval is valid for up to five years and may be renewed by the board pursuant to procedures and standards established in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code. An application for renewal shall be accompanied by the appropriate renewal fee established in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code.
(C) A certificate of accreditation or certificate of approval issued on a provisional basis is valid for the length of time established by the board. If the board finds that the holder of such a certificate has met the conditions it specifies under division (A) of this section, the board shall issue the appropriate certificate of accreditation or certificate of approval.
(D) A certificate of accreditation is valid only for the emergency medical services training program or programs for which it is issued. The holder of a certificate of accreditation may apply to operate additional training programs in accordance with rules adopted by the board under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code. Any additional training programs shall expire on the expiration date of the applicant's current certificate. A certificate of approval is valid only for the emergency medical services continuing education program for which it is issued. Neither is transferable.
(E) The holder of a certificate of accreditation or certificate of approval may offer courses at more than one location in accordance with rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code.
Last updated April 27, 2023 at 2:20 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.18 | Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of Certificate.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 52 - 135th General Assembly
The state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services may suspend or revoke a certificate of accreditation or a certificate of approval issued under section 4765.17 of the Revised Code for any of the following reasons:
(A) Violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under it;
(B) Furnishing of false, misleading, or incomplete information to the board;
(C) The signing of an application or the holding of a certificate of accreditation by a person who has pleaded guilty to or has been convicted of a felony, or has pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude;
(D) The signing of an application or the holding of a certificate of accreditation by a person who is addicted to the use of any controlled substance or has been adjudicated incompetent for that purpose by a court, as provided in section 5122.301 of the Revised Code;
(E) Violation of any commitment made in an application for a certificate of accreditation or certificate of approval;
(F) Presentation to prospective students of misleading, false, or fraudulent information relating to the emergency medical services training program or emergency medical services continuing education program, employment opportunities, or opportunities for enrollment in accredited institutions of higher education after entering or completing courses offered by the operator of a program;
(G) Failure to maintain in a safe and sanitary condition premises and equipment used in conducting courses of study;
(H) Failure to maintain financial resources adequate for the satisfactory conduct of courses of study or to retain a sufficient number of certified instructors;
(I) Discrimination in the acceptance of students upon the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Last updated April 27, 2023 at 1:59 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.22 | Applying to Teach in Emergency Medical Services Training or Continuing Education Program.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 52 - 135th General Assembly
A person seeking a certificate to teach in an emergency medical services training program or an emergency medical services continuing education program shall submit a completed application for certification to the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services on a form the board shall prescribe and furnish. The application shall be accompanied by the appropriate application fee established in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code.
Last updated April 27, 2023 at 1:59 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.23 | Teaching Certificate - Issuance - Renewal - Suspension or Revocation.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 52 - 135th General Assembly
The state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services shall issue a certificate to teach in an emergency medical services training program or an emergency medical services continuing education program to any applicant who it determines meets the qualifications established in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code. The certificate shall indicate each type of instruction and training the certificate holder may teach under the certificate.
A certificate to teach shall have a certification cycle established by the board and may be renewed by the board pursuant to rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code. An application for renewal shall be accompanied by the appropriate renewal fee established in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code.
The board may suspend or revoke a certificate to teach pursuant to rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code.
Last updated April 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.24 | Continuing Education - Certificate of Completion.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 52 - 135th General Assembly
The operator of an accredited training program for first responders shall issue a certificate of completion in first responder training to each student who successfully completes the training program described in division (B) of section 4765.16 of the Revised Code.
The operator of an accredited training program for emergency medical technicians-basic shall issue a certificate of completion in emergency medical services training-basic to each student who successfully completes the EMT-basic program described in division (C) of section 4765.16 of the Revised Code.
The operator of an accredited training program for emergency medical technicians-intermediate shall issue a certificate of completion in emergency medical services training-intermediate to each student who successfully completes the EMT-I program described in division (D) of section 4765.16 of the Revised Code.
The operator of an accredited training program for emergency medical technicians-paramedic shall issue a certificate of completion in emergency medical services training-paramedic to each student who successfully completes the training program described in division (E) of section 4765.16 of the Revised Code.
The operator of an approved emergency medical services continuing education program shall issue the appropriate certificate of completion in emergency medical services continuing education to each student who successfully completes a continuing education program described in division (F) of section 4765.16 of the Revised Code.
Last updated April 27, 2023 at 2:01 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.28 | Applying for Certificate to Practice.

Effective:
July 1, 2013
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 51 - 130th General Assembly
A person seeking a certificate to practice as a first responder, emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-intermediate, or emergency medical technician-paramedic shall submit a completed application for certification to the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services on a form the board shall prescribe and furnish. Except as provided in division (B) of section 4765.29 of the Revised Code, the application shall include evidence that the applicant received the appropriate certificate of completion pursuant to section 4765.24 of the Revised Code. The application shall be accompanied by the appropriate application fee established in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code, unless the board waives the fee on determining pursuant to those rules that the applicant cannot afford to pay the fee.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.29 | Examination.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 52 - 135th General Assembly
(A) The state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services shall provide for the examination of applicants for certification to practice as first responders, emergency medical technicians-basic, emergency medical technicians-intermediate, and emergency medical technicians-paramedic. The examinations shall be established by the board in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code. The board may administer the examinations or contract with other persons to administer the examinations. In either case, the examinations shall be administered pursuant to procedures established in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code and shall be offered at various locations in the state selected by the board.
Except as provided in division (B) of this section, an applicant shall not be permitted to take an examination for the same certificate to practice more than three times since last receiving the certificate of completion pursuant to section 4765.24 of the Revised Code that qualifies the applicant to take the examination unless the applicant receives another certificate of completion that qualifies the applicant to take the examination.
(B) On request of an applicant who fails three examinations for the same certificate to practice, the board may direct the applicant to complete a specific portion of an accredited emergency medical services training program. If the applicant provides satisfactory proof to the board that the applicant has successfully completed that portion of the program, the applicant shall be permitted to take the examination.
Last updated April 27, 2023 at 2:01 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.31 | Continuing Education - Extension or Exemption.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 52 - 135th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, a first responder, emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-intermediate, and emergency medical technician-paramedic shall complete an emergency medical services continuing education program or pass an examination approved by the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services under division (A) of section 4765.10 of the Revised Code prior to the expiration of the individual's certificate to practice. Completion of the continuing education requirements for EMTs-I or paramedics satisfies the continuing education requirements for renewing the certificate to practice as an EMT-basic held by an EMT-I or paramedic.
(B)(1) An applicant for renewal of a certificate to practice may apply to the board, in writing, for an extension to complete the continuing education requirements established under division (A) of this section. The board may grant such an extension and determine the length of the extension. The board may authorize the applicant to continue to practice during the extension as if the certificate to practice had not expired.
(2) An applicant for renewal of a certificate to practice may apply to the board, in writing, for an exemption from the continuing education requirements established under division (A) of this section. The board may exempt an individual or a group of individuals from all or any part of the continuing education requirements due to active military service, unusual circumstance, emergency, special hardship, or any other cause considered reasonable by the board.
(C) Decisions of whether to grant an extension or exemption under division (B) of this section shall be made by the board pursuant to procedures established in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code.
Last updated April 27, 2023 at 2:04 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.32 | Certificates Issued Under Prior Law.

Effective:
July 1, 2013
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 51 - 130th General Assembly
A current, valid certificate of accreditation issued under the provisions of former section 3303.11 or 3303.23 of the Revised Code shall remain valid until one year after the expiration date of the certificate as determined by the provisions of those sections and shall confer the same privileges and impose the same responsibilities and requirements as a certificate of accreditation issued by the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services under section 4765.17 of the Revised Code.
A certificate to practice as an emergency medical technician-ambulance that is valid on November 24, 1995, shall be considered a certificate to practice as an emergency medical technician-basic. A certificate to practice as an advanced emergency medical technician-ambulance that is valid on November 24, 1995, shall be considered a certificate to practice as an emergency medical technician-intermediate.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.33 | Disciplinary Actions.

Effective:
July 1, 2013
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 51 - 130th General Assembly
The state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services may suspend or revoke certificates to practice issued under section 4765.30 of the Revised Code, and may take other disciplinary action against first responders, emergency medical technicians-basic, emergency medical technicians-intermediate, and emergency medical technicians-paramedic pursuant to rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.35 | Authorized Services by First Responders.

Effective:
July 6, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 138 - 134th General Assembly
(A) A first responder may perform any of the emergency medical services specified for first responders in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code by the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services. A first responder shall perform the emergency medical services in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted under it by the board.
(B)(1) Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, the emergency medical services provided by a first responder shall be performed only pursuant to one of the following:
(a) The written or verbal authorization of a physician or of the cooperating physician advisory board;
(b) An authorization transmitted through a direct communication device by a physician, physician assistant designated by a physician, or registered nurse designated by a physician;
(c) Any applicable protocols adopted by the emergency medical service organization with which the first responder is affiliated.
(2) Division (B)(1) of this section does not prohibit a first responder from complying with a do-not-resuscitate order issued by a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to section 2133.211 of the Revised Code.
Last updated April 13, 2022 at 1:38 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.36 | Authorized Services in Hospital.

Effective:
March 22, 2013
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 284 - 129th General Assembly
In a hospital, an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-intermediate, or emergency medical technician-paramedic may perform emergency medical services if the services are performed in accordance with both of the following conditions:
(A) Only in the hospital's emergency department or while moving a patient between the emergency department and another part of the hospital;
(B) Only under the direction and supervision of one of the following:
(1) A physician;
(2) A physician assistant designated by a physician;
(3) A registered nurse designated by a physician.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.361 | Performance of Services in Nonemergency Situations.

Effective:
September 29, 2015
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 64 - 131st General Assembly
An emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-intermediate, or emergency medical technician-paramedic may perform medical services that the technician is authorized by law to perform in nonemergency situations if the services are performed under the direction of the technician's medical director or cooperating physician advisory board. In nonemergency situations, no medical director or cooperating physician advisory board shall delegate, instruct, or otherwise authorize a technician to perform any medical service that the technician is not authorized by law to perform.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.37 | Authorized Services by EMT-Basic.

Effective:
July 6, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 138 - 134th General Assembly
(A) An emergency medical technician-basic may perform any of the emergency medical services specified for EMTs-basic in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code by the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services. An EMT-basic shall perform the emergency medical services in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted under it by the board.
(B)(1) Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, the emergency medical services provided by an EMT-basic shall be performed only pursuant to one of the following:
(a) The written or verbal authorization of a physician or of the cooperating physician advisory board;
(b) An authorization transmitted through a direct communication device by a physician, physician assistant designated by a physician, or registered nurse designated by a physician;
(c) Any applicable protocols adopted by the emergency medical service organization with which the EMT-basic is affiliated.
(2) Division (B)(1) of this section does not prohibit an EMT-basic from complying with a do-not-resuscitate order issued by a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to section 2133.211 of the Revised Code.
Last updated April 13, 2022 at 1:38 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.38 | Authorized Services by EMT-Intermediate.

Effective:
July 6, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 138 - 134th General Assembly
(A) An emergency medical technician-intermediate may perform any of the emergency medical services specified for EMTs-I in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code by the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services. An EMT-I shall perform emergency medical services in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted under it by the board.
(B)(1) Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, the emergency medical services provided by an EMT-I shall be performed only pursuant to one of the following:
(a) The written or verbal authorization of a physician or of the cooperating physician advisory board;
(b) An authorization transmitted through a direct communication device by a physician, physician assistant designated by a physician, or registered nurse designated by a physician;
(c) Any applicable protocols adopted by the emergency medical service organization with which the EMT-I is affiliated.
(2) Division (B)(1) of this section does not prohibit an EMT-I from complying with a do-not-resuscitate order issued by a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to section 2133.211 of the Revised Code.
(C) In addition to, and in the course of, providing emergency medical treatment, an EMT-I may withdraw blood as provided under sections 1547.11, 4506.17, and 4511.19 of the Revised Code. An EMT-I shall withdraw blood in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted under it by the board.
Last updated April 13, 2022 at 1:39 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.39 | Authorized Services by EMT-Paramedic.

Effective:
July 6, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 138 - 134th General Assembly
(A) An emergency medical technician-paramedic may perform any of the emergency medical services specified for paramedics in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code by the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services. A paramedic shall perform emergency medical services in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted under it by the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services.
(B)(1) Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, the emergency medical services provided by a paramedic shall be performed only pursuant to one of the following:
(a) The written or verbal authorization of a physician or of the cooperating physician advisory board;
(b) An authorization transmitted through a direct communication device by a physician, physician assistant designated by a physician, or registered nurse designated by a physician;
(c) Any applicable protocols adopted by the emergency medical service organization with which the paramedic is affiliated.
(2) Division (B)(1) of this section does not prohibit a paramedic from complying with a do-not-resuscitate order issued by a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to section 2133.211 of the Revised Code.
(C) In addition to, and in the course of, providing emergency medical treatment, a paramedic may withdraw blood as provided under sections 1547.11, 4506.17, and 4511.19 of the Revised Code. A paramedic shall withdraw blood in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted under it by the board.
Last updated April 13, 2022 at 1:39 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.391 | Administration of Immunizations for Influenza to Firefighters or Emts.

Effective:
August 15, 2012
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 244 - 129th General Assembly
(A) The medical director or cooperating physician advisory board of each emergency medical service organization may authorize one or more emergency medical technicians-paramedic within the organization to administer immunizations for influenza to either of the following:
(1) A full-time paid firefighter, part-time paid firefighter, or volunteer firefighter;
(2) An emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-intermediate, or paramedic.
(B) The medical director or cooperating physician advisory board of each emergency medical service organization shall establish written protocols and training necessary for a paramedic to administer an immunization for influenza under this section. A paramedic administering an immunization under this section shall do so in accordance with the protocols and training.
(C) For each immunization administered under this section, the paramedic administering the immunization shall, not later than thirty days after the immunization is administered, do either of the following:
(1) Provide notice of the immunization administration to the board of health of the city or general health district in which the individual receiving the immunization resides or, if there is no board of health for that district, the authority having the duties of a board of health under section 3709.05 of the Revised Code;
(2) Submit the immunization administration information to the state immunization registry maintained by the department of health.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.401 | Protocols for Stroke Patients.

Effective:
September 21, 2021
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 21 - 134th General Assembly
(A)(1) Not later than ninety days after the effective date of this amendment, the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services shall develop guidelines for the assessment, triage, and transport to hospitals of stroke patients by emergency medical service personnel. In doing so, the board shall consult with a diverse group of hospital leaders around this state, including those that represent large health systems, hospitals not affiliated with a large health system, hospitals located in rural communities, as well as comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers, and acute stroke ready hospitals recognized as such by the department of health pursuant to section 3727.13 of the Revised Code. The board shall make the guidelines available on the internet web site maintained by the board. The board shall review the guidelines periodically and update them as needed. If the board updates the guidelines, the board shall make the updated versions available on the web site it maintains. The board may distribute the guidelines and their updated versions in any other manner acceptable to the board.
(2) Based on the guidelines developed under division (A)(1) of this section and not later than one hundred eighty days after the effective date of this amendment, the medical director or cooperating physician advisory board of each emergency medical service organization shall establish written protocols for the assessment, treatment, and transport to hospitals of stroke patients by emergency medical service personnel. When establishing protocols, the medical director or cooperating physician advisory board shall consult with one or more local hospitals.
(B)(1) The medical director or cooperating physician advisory board of each emergency medical service organization shall provide copies of its protocols annually to the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services; the department of health; and the regional director or regional advisory board appointed under section 4765.05 of the Revised Code for the organization's emergency medical services region.
(2) The state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services shall make available to the public copies of the protocols submitted under division (B)(1) of this section.
(C) The medical director or cooperating physician advisory board of each emergency medical service organization shall provide periodically to its emergency medical service personnel training in the assessment and treatment of stroke patients. The training shall address the assessment of stroke severity.
(D) The immunity from civil liability granted by section 4765.49 of the Revised Code applies to actions taken under this section.
Last updated July 12, 2021 at 11:25 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.41 | Local Written Protocols.

Effective:
July 6, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 138 - 134th General Assembly
The medical director or cooperating physician advisory board of each emergency medical service organization shall establish written protocols to be followed by first responders, emergency medical technicians-basic, emergency medical technicians-intermediate, and emergency medical technicians-paramedic in performing emergency medical services. Those protocols shall be consistent with applicable trauma triage protocols adopted under division (A) or approved under division (B)(2) of section 4765.40 of the Revised Code, but may direct to an adult or pediatric trauma center emergency victims that the applicable trauma triage protocols do not require to be transported to an adult or pediatric trauma center.
Last updated April 13, 2022 at 1:40 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.42 | Appointment and Qualifications of Medical Director, Member of Cooperating Physician Advisory Board.

Effective:
July 6, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 138 - 134th General Assembly
(A) Each emergency medical service organization shall appoint a medical director or a cooperating physician advisory board. The organization shall give notice of the name of its medical director or the names of the members of its cooperating physician advisory board to the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services. The notice shall be made in writing.
(B) To be eligible to serve as a medical director or member of a cooperating physician advisory board, an individual shall be a physician who meets the qualifications established in rules adopted under section 4765.11 of the Revised Code. In adopting the rules, the state board shall require that all physicians meet the same qualifications regarding medical experience and completion of a medical director course, subject to both of the following:
(1) With respect to medical experience, the state board shall not limit eligibility to only those physicians who have completed a residency or fellowship program in emergency medicine or a related area or who are certified or eligible to be certified in a specialty or subspecialty of emergency medicine or a related area.
(2) With respect to completion of a medical director course, the state board shall permit a physician who has completed a residency or fellowship program in emergency medicine or a related area to use completion of that program as evidence of completing a medical director course.
Last updated April 13, 2022 at 4:42 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.431 | Ambulance Staffing - Nonemergency Transport.

Effective:
July 6, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 138 - 134th General Assembly
(A) As used in this section:
(1) "Emergency medical technician" and "EMT" have the same meanings as "emergency medical technician-basic" and "EMT-basic," respectively.
(2) "Advanced emergency medical technician" and "AEMT" have the same meanings as "emergency medical technician-intermediate" and "AEMT," respectively.
(3) "Nonemergency transport" means the transport of an individual who requires routine transportation to or from a medical appointment or service, is convalescent or otherwise nonambulatory, and, during transport to the destination facility, does not require medical monitoring, aid, care, or treatment.
(B) When an ambulance is used for the nonemergency transport of a patient, the emergency medical service organization operating the ambulance shall staff the ambulance as follows:
(1) One individual to serve as the driver who meets the requirements established in rules adopted under this section, but is not necessarily an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, or paramedic;
(2) In addition to the driver, at least one EMT, AEMT, or paramedic.
(C) The state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section. The rules shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.
Last updated April 13, 2022 at 4:44 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.45 | Reports to Department of Health.

Effective:
September 23, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 193 - 134th General Assembly
(A) If the department of public safety collects any of the following information regarding the administration of overdose reversal drugs, as defined in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code, by emergency medical service personnel or any firefighter or volunteer firefighter, the department of public safety shall report the information for the previous month to the department of health on a monthly basis and in a manner prescribed by the department of health:
(1) The five-digit postal zip code plus four-digit add-on where the overdose reversal drug was administered;
(2) The date on which the overdose reversal drug was administered;
(3) The number of doses administered;
(4) The name of the emergency medical service organization or fire department that administered the overdose reversal drug;
(5) Whether or not an overdose was reversed;
(6) Whether the individual to whom the overdose reversal drug was administered was taken to a hospital;
(7) If known, the individual's age;
(8) If known, the United States postal zip code in which the individual resides.
When reporting to the department of health, the department of public safety shall not include any information that identifies or tends to identify specific individuals to whom overdose reversal drugs were administered.
(B) Each month, the department of health shall compile the information received under division (A) of this section, organize it by county, and forward it to each board of alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services in this state.
(C) The department of health may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. The rules shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.
Last updated July 11, 2022 at 9:20 AM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.48 | Prosecutions - Injunctions.

Effective:
July 1, 2013
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 51 - 130th General Assembly
The attorney general, the prosecuting attorney of the county, or the city director of law shall, upon complaint of the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services, prosecute to termination or bring an action for injunction against any person violating this chapter or the rules adopted under it. The common pleas court in which an action for injunction is filed has the jurisdiction to grant injunctive relief upon a showing that the respondent named in the complaint is in violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under it.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.50 | Unauthorized Practice.

Effective:
April 6, 2023
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 52 - 135th General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (D) of this section, no person shall represent that the person is a first responder, an emergency medical technician-basic or EMT-basic, an emergency medical technician-intermediate or EMT-I, or an emergency medical technician-paramedic or paramedic unless appropriately certified under section 4765.30 of the Revised Code.
(B)(1) No person shall operate an emergency medical services training program without a certificate of accreditation issued under section 4765.17 of the Revised Code.
(2) No person shall operate an emergency medical services continuing education program without a certificate of approval issued under section 4765.17 of the Revised Code.
(C) No public or private entity shall advertise or disseminate information leading the public to believe that the entity is an emergency medical service organization, unless that entity actually provides emergency medical services.
(D) A person who is performing the functions of a first responder, EMT-basic, EMT-I, or paramedic under the authority of the laws of a jurisdiction other than this state, who is employed by or serves as a volunteer with an emergency medical service organization based in that state, and provides emergency medical services to or transportation of a patient in this state is not in violation of division (A) of this section.
A person who is performing the functions of a first responder, EMT-basic, EMT-I, or paramedic under a reciprocal agreement authorized by section 4765.10 of the Revised Code is not in violation of division (A) of this section.
(E) On and after November 3, 2002, no physician shall purposefully do any of the following:
(1) Admit an adult trauma patient to a hospital that is not an adult trauma center for the purpose of providing adult trauma care;
(2) Admit a pediatric trauma patient to a hospital that is not a pediatric trauma center for the purpose of providing pediatric trauma care;
(3) Fail to transfer an adult or pediatric trauma patient to an adult or pediatric trauma center in accordance with applicable federal law, state law, and adult or pediatric trauma protocols and patient transfer agreements adopted under section 3727.09 of the Revised Code.
Last updated April 27, 2023 at 2:05 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.51 | Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants.

Effective:
October 15, 2015
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 110 - 131st General Assembly
Nothing in this chapter prevents or restricts the practice, services, or activities of any registered nurse practicing within the scope of the registered nurse's practice.
Nothing in this chapter prevents or restricts the practice, services, or activities of any physician assistant practicing in accordance with a supervision agreement entered into under section 4730.19 of the Revised Code, including, if applicable, the policies of the health care facility in which the physician assistant is practicing.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.53 | Covid-19 Tests and Specimens.

Effective:
July 6, 2022
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 138 - 134th General Assembly
Notwithstanding any conflicting provision of the Revised Code, an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-intermediate, or emergency medical technician-paramedic may administer a test for COVID-19 and may collect and label specimens from a test for COVID-19 if that individual has received proper training to engage in those activities.
Last updated April 13, 2022 at 4:45 PM
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.56 | Effect of Child Support Default on Certificate to Practice.

Effective:
July 1, 2013
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 51 - 130th General Assembly
On receipt of a notice pursuant to section 3123.43 of the Revised Code, the state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services shall comply with sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code with respect to a certificate to practice issued pursuant to this chapter.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.57 | Disposition of Fetal Death Remains.

Effective:
September 12, 2008
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 175 - 127th General Assembly
(A) As used in this section, "fetal death" has the same meaning as in section 3705.01 of the Revised Code.
(B) Emergency medical service personnel shall dispose of the product of a fetal death in the manner set forth for the disposition of fetal remains in the "emergency medical technician-basic: national standard curriculum."
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.58 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.

Effective:
March 22, 2013
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 247 - 129th General Assembly
The state board of emergency medical services shall comply with section 4776.20 of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.59 | Administration and Rule-Making Authority.

Effective:
July 1, 2013
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 51 - 130th General Assembly
The state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services shall not administer laws and rules exceeding the statutory authority provided to the board under Chapters 4765. and 4766. of the Revised Code.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4765 | First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians › Section 4765.99 | Penalty.

Effective:
November 12, 1992
Latest Legislation:
Senate Bill 98 - 119th General Assembly
Whoever violates division (A),(B), or (C) of section 4765.50 of the Revised Code is guilty of a minor misdemeanor on a first offense. On each subsequent offense, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4766 | State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services › Section 4766.05 | Fees.

Effective:
July 1, 2013
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 51 - 130th General Assembly
(A) The state board of emergency medical, fire, and transportation services shall establish by rule a license fee, a permit fee for each ambulance, ambulette, rotorcraft air ambulance, fixed wing air ambulance, and nontransport vehicle owned or leased by the licensee that is or will be used as provided in section 4766.07 of the Revised Code, and fees for renewals of licenses and permits, taking into consideration the actual costs incurred by the board in carrying out its duties under this chapter. However, the fee for each license and each renewal of a license shall not exceed one hundred dollars, and the fee for each permit and each renewal of a permit shall not exceed one hundred dollars for each ambulance, rotorcraft air ambulance, fixed wing air ambulance, and nontransport vehicle. The board shall determine by rule the fee, which shall not exceed fifty dollars, for each permit and each renewal of a permit for each ambulette. For purposes of establishing fees, "actual costs" includes the costs of salaries, expenses, inspection equipment, supervision, and program administration.
(B) The board shall deposit all fees and other moneys collected pursuant to sections 4766.04, 4766.07, and 4766.08 of the Revised Code in the state treasury to the credit of the trauma and emergency medical services fund, which is created by section 4513.263 of the Revised Code.
(C) The board, subject to the approval of the controlling board, may establish fees in excess of the maximum amounts allowed under division (A) of this section, but such fees shall not exceed those maximum amounts by more than fifty per cent.
2023 Ohio Revised Code › Title 47 | Occupations-Professions › Chapter 4766 | State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services › Section 4766.06 | Liability Insurance Coverage.

Effective:
January 18, 2007
Latest Legislation:
House Bill 375 - 126th General Assembly
(A)(1) Every emergency medical service organization and nonemergency medical service organization licensee under this chapter shall furnish adequate evidence of liability insurance coverage, in an amount of not less than five hundred thousand dollars per occurrence and not less than five hundred thousand dollars in the aggregate, for any cause for which the licensee would be liable.
(2) Every air medical service organization licensed under this chapter shall furnish adequate evidence of liability insurance coverage, in an amount not less than twenty million dollars per occurrence and not less than twenty million dollars in the aggregate, for any cause for which the licensee would be liable.
(B) In addition to the insurance requirements of division (A) of this section, every licensee shall carry bodily injury and property damage insurance with solvent and responsible insurers licensed to do business in this state for any loss or damage resulting from any occurrence arising out of or caused by the operation or use of any ambulance, ambulette, rotorcraft air ambulance, fixed wing air ambulance, or nontransport vehicle. The insurance shall insure each vehicle or aircraft for the sum of not less than one hundred thousand dollars for bodily injury to or death of any one person arising out of any one accident and the sum of not less than three hundred thousand dollars for bodily injury to or death of more than one person in any one accident and for the sum of fifty thousand dollars for damage to property arising from any one accident.
(C) Each policy or contract of insurance issued shall provide for the payment and satisfaction of any financial judgment entered against the licensee and any person operating the vehicle or aircraft and for a thirty-day cancellation notice to the board.