(a) An approved paramedic training program or an institution eligible for paramedic training program approval, as defined in Section 100149(j) of this Chapter, may provide CCP training upon approval by the paramedic training program approving authority. The purpose of a paramedic training program shall be:
(1) to prepare individuals to render prehospital ALS within an organized EMS system; and
(2) to prepare individuals to render critical care transport within an organized EMS system
(b) All approved paramedic training programs shall be accredited and shall maintain current accreditation, or be in the process of receiving accreditation approval by CAAHEP upon the recommendation of CoAEMSP in order to operate as an approved paramedic training program.
(c) All approved paramedic training programs shall:
(1) Receive a Letter of Review (LoR) from CoAEMSP prior to starting classes; and
(2) Submit their application, fee, and Initial Self-Study Report (ISSR) to CoAEMSP for accreditation within six (6) months of the first class' graduation; and
(3) Receive and maintain CAAHEP accreditation no later than two (2) years from the date of the ISSR submission to CoAEMSP for accreditation.
(d) Paramedic training programs approved according to the provisions of this Chapter shall provide the following information in writing to all their paramedic training program applicants prior to the applicants' enrollment in the paramedic training program:
(1) The date the paramedic training program must submit their CAAHEP Request for Accreditation Services (RAS) form and ISSR or the date their application for accreditation renewal was sent to CoAEMSP.
(2) The date the paramedic training program must be initially accredited or the date its accreditation must be renewed by CAAHEP.
(e) Failure of the paramedic training program to maintain its LoR, submit their RAS form and ISSR to CoAEMSP, or obtain and maintain its accreditation with CAAHEP, as described in 100149(c), by the date specified shall result in withdrawal of program approval as specified in Section 100162 of this Chapter.
(f) Students graduating from a paramedic training program that fails to apply for, receive, or maintain CAAHEP accreditation by the dates required will not be eligible for state licensure as a paramedic.
(g) Paramedic training programs shall submit to their respective paramedic training program approving authority all documents submitted to, and received from, CoAEMSP and CAAHEP for accreditation, including but not limited to, the RAS form, ISSR, and documents required for maintaining accreditation.
(h) Paramedic training programs shall submit to the Authority the date their initial RAS form was submitted to CoAEMSP and copies of documentation received from CoAEMSP and/or CAAHEP verifying accreditation.
(i) Approved paramedic training programs shall participate in the EMSQIP of their respective paramedic training program approving authority.
(j) Eligibility for program approval shall be limited to the following institutions:
(1) Accredited universities, colleges, including junior and community colleges, and private post-secondary schools as approved by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
(2) Medical training units of the United States Armed Forces or Coast Guard.
(3) Licensed general acute care hospitals which meet the following criteria:
(A) Hold a special permit to operate a basic or comprehensive emergency medical service pursuant to the provisions of Division 5;
(B) Provide continuing education (CE) to other health care professionals; and
(C) are accredited by a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services accreditation organization with deeming authority.
(4) Agencies of government.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1797.107, 1797.172 and 1797.173, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1797.172, 1797.173, 1797.208 and 1797.213, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 100149 to Section 100153, and renumbering of Section 100145 to Section 100149 filed 7-10-89; operative 8-9-89 (Register 89, No. 29). For prior history, see Register 84, No. 20.
2. Renumbering of former section 100149 to section 100150 and renumbering of former section 100148 to section 100149, including amendment of section, filed 3-15-99; operative 4-14-99 (Register 99, No. 12).
4. Relocation of article 3 heading from preceding section 100148 to precede section 100149, renumbering of former section 100149 to section 100150 and renumbering and amendment of former section 100148 to section 100149 filed 2-11-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 7).
5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (d)(3), (d)(4) and (g) filed 2-8-2016 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2016, No. 7).
