1.  RCW 18.73.081 states the minimum requirements to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Health.  Which of the duties listed below is included in setting minimum standards for First Responder and EMT training?

A.  Adoption of curriculum and period of certification.

B.  Grant variance requests.

C.  Prescribe requirements for liability insurance.

D.  Certify Medical Program Directors.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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2.   RCW 18.73.150 provides the minimum staffing requirements for a licensed ambulance.  Which of the choices listed below identifies that minimum standard?

A.  An EMT and a basic first aid qualified individual.

B.  A First Responder and an advanced first aid qualified individual.

C.  An EMT and an advanced first aid qualified individual.

D.  Two EMTs
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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3.  Applicants for a First Responder course must meet which of the following requirements?

A.  Be at least 16 years of age and be approved by the MPD.

B.  Have an EMS agency sponsor.  

C.  Be at least 18 years of age.

D.  Have a high school diploma or GED.  
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

4.  Applicants for an EMT course must meet which of the following requirements to begin training?

A.  Have an EMS agency sponsor.

B.  Have a high school diploma or GED.

C.  Have at least one year's experience as a First Responder.

D.  Be at least 18 years of age at the beginning of the course.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

5.  How many examination attempts within how many months may an applicant for First Responder or EMT certification have to successfully complete the certification examinations?

A.  One, Three  

B.  Two, Four

C.  Three, Six

D.  Four, Four  
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

6.  WAC 246-976-031 states the SEI is responsible for which of the following?

A.  Continuing Medical Education for their fire district.

B.  Ongoing Training and Evaluation programs in their area.

C.  The overall instructional quality of initial First Responder and EMT-Basic courses.

D.  Continuing Education, OTEP and Initial EMS courses.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

7.  WAC 246-976-031 states the SEI must conduct courses following:

A.  The National Standard DOT First Responder or EMT-Basic curricula.

B.  Curricula and lesson plans developed by the text book publisher.

C.  The text book and workbook utilized for the course.

D.  Department-approved curricula identified in WAC 246-976-021.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

8.  The department may suspend, modify or revoke an SEI's recognition when it finds a failure to  

A.  maintain EMS certification.

B.  maintain knowledge of fire services training statutes.

C.  provide CME for an agency in the SEI's area.

D.  participate in OTEP instruction in the SEI's area.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

9.  The Department may deny, suspend, modify or revoke an SEI's recognition when it finds a failure to

A.  update personal information with the DOH as changes occur.  

B.  pass a student in an EMT course. 

C.  receive permission to change a place of residence from the DOH.  

D.  follow the instructions of the local nursing staff.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

10.  WAC 246-976-031 provides a candidate or SEI may request a hearing to contest department decisions in regard to denial, suspension, modification or revocation of SEI recognition in accordance with the

A.  Uniform Disciplinary Act and associated administrative codes.  

B.  Americans with Disabilities Act and associated administrative codes. 

C.  Kristine Kastner Act.  

D.  Administrative Procedures Act and associated administrative codes.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

11.  WAC 246-976-041 states that for training at the intermediate and advanced life support levels, an applicant for training must have at least

A.  one year of experience as an EMT or above.

B.  two years of experience as an EMT or above.

C.   three years of experience as an EMT or above. 

D.  four years of experience as an EMT or above.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

12.  Training agencies providing initial training of EMS personnel at all levels (except advanced first aid) must

A.  have a course coordinator approved by the MPD.

B.  have written approval from the department to conduct each course.  

C.  be accredited by a national accrediting organization approved by the department.  

D.  approve or deny applicants for training consistent with local needs.  
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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13.  The County Medical Program Director (MPD) is responsible for which of the following? 

A.  Recommending SEI approval  

B.  Approving EMS course coordinators  

C.  Selection of students  

D.  Approving training agencies 
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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14.  Agencies providing initial training of Basic Life Support personnel must identify which of the following to be responsible for the quality of instruction and conduct of the course?

A.  A course coordinator 

B.  A training physician

C.  An SEI

D.  A BLS evaluator 
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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15.  Which of the following are required for an applicant to begin an EMT course?

A.  Be at least 16 years of age with the MPD's approval.

B.  Have a high school diploma or GED.

C.  Be at least 18 years of age.

D.  Have a sponsoring EMS agency approved by the DOH.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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16.  Which of the following information must an applicant submit to the Department for initial certification? 

A.  Proof of citizenship.

B.  Proof of identity and age

C.  Proof of passing the course practical examination.

D.  A background check
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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17.  Which of the following information must an applicant submit to the Department of Health to apply for initial certification?

A.  A letter of reference from their training agency.

B.  A course completion grade from the training agency.

C.  A written examination score. 

D.  Proof of course completion of an approved course.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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18.  Applicants for initial certification may perform in the prehospital setting:

A.  On the day they receive their passing written score from the Department.

B.  On the date they submit their application to the Department.

C.  On the date the Department issues the certificate.

D.  The date the Medical Program Director signs their recommendation for certification.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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19.  If an SEI is found to have committed unprofessional conduct, the disciplining authority (DOH) may issue an order providing for which of the following:

A.  Incarceration of the SEI.

B.  Sanctions that could include suspension, corrective action and fines.

C.  The Filing of a civil suit.

D.  Transfer of the SEI to the custody of the county prosecutor.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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20.  The procedures governing all hearings before the disciplining authority (DOH) fall under RCW chapter:

A.  18.130.140

B.  18.73

C.  18.130.180

D.  34.05
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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21.  An SEI who has been disciplined or whose approval has been denied by the disciplining authority (DOH) may appeal the decision as provided in RCW chapter

A.  18.73

B.  34.05

C.  18.130.100

D.  18.130.130
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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22.  An SEI whose approval has been suspended or revoked under RCW 18.130 may petition the disciplining authority (DOH) for reinstatement after:

A.  An interval as determined by the disciplining authority (DOH) in the order

B.  Any fines have been paid.

C.  Successful completion of an examination.

D.  Payment of a reinstatement fee.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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23.  If the disciplining authority (DOH) determines that an SEI's unprofessional conduct may be the result of substance abuse, the disciplining authority (DOH) may:

A.  Order the SEI to complete a substance abuse treatment program.

B.  Refer the case to the county prosecutor.

C.  Provide substance abuse treatment to the SEI.

D.  Refer the SEI to a voluntary substance abuse monitoring program.
 

Select an item A. B. C. D.

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24.  Under 18.130.175, a person who, in good faith, reports information or takes action in connection with RCW 18.130.175 is immune from civil liability for reporting information or taking action.  The immunity from civil liability provided shall include (but is not limited to):

A.  The SEI, DOH, and the SEI's training agency.

B.  An approved monitoring program, persons providing information about the SEI's impairment, and professionals supervising or monitoring the SEI's treatment or rehabilitation.

C.  The monitoring program, persons providing the information about the SEI's impairment, and the SEI's training