New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 8 - HEALTH
Chapter 40A - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS-BASICS: TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Subchapter 4 - EMT-BASIC TRAINING AGENCY PERSONNEL
Section 8:40A-4.2 - Program coordinator

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 8:40A-4.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) Each EMT-Basic training agency shall have a program coordinator designated by the course sponsor and approved by OEMS.

(b) The qualifications necessary to serve as the program coordinator shall be as follows:

1. EMT-Instructor certification;

2. At least three consecutive years of experience as an active EMT-Instructor;

3. A demonstrated ability to coordinate administrative aspects of the EMT-Basic training program including, but not limited to, familiarity with the program curriculum, the operations of the program schedule, and the ability to organize program sessions and student activities; and

4. A demonstrated ability to plan, implement and coordinate training sessions.

(c) The responsibilities of the program coordinator shall include, but are not limited to:

1. Providing oversight to assure that the program content and instructional program complies with the standards and guidelines set forth in the program curriculum and this chapter;

2. Providing oversight to assist with the recruitment, selection and orientation of the program medical advisor and instructional staff;

3. Providing technical assistance and guidance to the program medical advisor, instructional staff and students;

4. Providing oversight to assure the quality of the educational experience and of the instructional staff;

5. Identifying facilities and services where students can fulfill clinical and/or field experience requirements;

6. Providing oversight to the student application process;

7. Scheduling programs in accordance with the guidelines established by the program curriculum;

8. Scheduling instructional staff and ensuring that lecturers possess the appropriate skills and knowledge required for presenting specific sessions as outlined in the program outline;

9. Preparing, maintaining, procuring and inventorying all teaching materials and instructional aids;

10. Critiquing and evaluating the administration and results of all written and practical skills evaluations (in cooperation with the program director);

11. Maintaining all program evaluations, student records, files and program examination results;

12. Serving as student/faculty liaison;

13. Maintaining responsibility for quality assurance; and

14. Attending all EMT program coordinator meetings or training sessions as required by the Department. If the program coordinator is unable to attend, a representative shall be designated to attend.

(d) The program coordinator shall not also serve as the program director.

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