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Educational requirements for the
recertification or renewal of Washington State EMS certification may be
completed through the two following methods:
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The
"Continuing medical education (CME) method"
is a series of education courses following initial certification to maintain
and enhance skill and knowledge to meet educational requirements for
recertification. CME requires
the successful completion of a written and practical skills certification
examination as part of the recertification requirements.
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The
"Ongoing training and
evaluation program (OTEP) method”
is a program of education for EMS personnel, approved by the MPD and the
Department of Health to meet the education requirements and core topic
content for recertification. OTEP
includes cognitive, affective and psychomotor evaluations following
completion of each topic presentation to determine student competence of
topic content.
The following documents provide additional
information regarding these requirements:
WAC 246-976-161 -
Educational Requirements for Recertification
WAC 246-976-171 - To
Apply for Recertification/Renewal (must also meet WAC
246-976-141 - To Apply For Certification)
"Educational
Requirements for the Recertification of EMS Personnel" - this
handbook provides both CME and OTEP requirements and includes:
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Educational
Requirements - Annual and certification period
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Skill
maintenance requirements
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Topic
content and topic source information
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OTEP
program development
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OTEP
approval requirements
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OTEP instructor and EMS Evaluator requirements
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EMS Evaluator Workshop information
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OTEP Application Form
(For Agencies developing and conducting OTEPs)
Additional OTEP Materials
- including the DOH Check Off Sheet for
Review and Approval of an OTEP and a Completed
Sample, and sample OTEP materials, including sample plans,
administrative forms and PowerPoint presentations.
DOH Check Off Sheet for
Review and Approval of an OTEP and Completed
Sample. This form is for the DOH use in determining if an OTEP
plan has covered all requirements. The applying agency does not
need to complete this form. Sample OTEP materials
including sample plans, administrative forms and PowerPoint presentations.
Practical Skill Guidelines (Appendix H) and
Practical Skill Evaluation Sheets for EMS Personnel
EMS Evaluator
Curriculum,
Course Roster and Application
Form
EMS
Evaluator Exam
EMS
Evaluator Exam Key
EMS
Instructor and Evaluator Information
Individual Educational Requirements for
certified EMS personnel:
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