Temporary AR-2-212 EMT Continuing Education Change

With the concern of COVID-2019, many facilities have cancelled their M&M Rounds and other training sessions. In response to these cancellations, and for the safety of our providers, the Department has temporarily changed AR-2-212 to allow for a provider who is renewing their certification during this renewal period to complete more of their training via Distributive Education. 

·         These restrictions are temporarily adjusted as follows:

o   One-third (1/3) of the continuing education course hours to meet the National category may be done through Distributive Education.

o   Two thirds (2/3) of the hours for the Local category can be done through Distributive Education.

o   All of the hours to meet Individual category may be done through Distributive Education, in accordance with the NCCP.

As of April 1, 2020, the restrictions on distributive education will revert to the prior standard with respect to the Local category, as described above. There are no required courses or content that must be taken for this category at this time. Please keep in mind that all EMTs working for an ambulance service as EMTs have required courses in order to staff ambulances. If these courses receive OEMS Continuing Education approval numbers, they may be eligible towards renewal of an individual’s EMT certification.