Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
TRAUMA/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Chapter 246-976 - Emergency medical services and trauma care systems
CERTIFICATION
Section 246-976-163 - The OTEP method of recertification
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Ongoing training and evaluation programs (OTEP):
(2) To complete the OTEP method of recertification, the EMS provider:
Table A Education Requirements for Recertification
EMR |
EMT |
AEMT |
Paramedic |
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Annual Requirements |
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Cardiovascular education and training |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Spinal immobilization |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Patient assessment |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Certification Period Requirements |
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Infectious disease |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Trauma |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Pharmacology |
X |
X |
X |
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Other pediatric topics |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
* |
Total minimum education hours per certification period: |
15 hrs |
30 hrs |
60 hrs |
150 hrs |
"X" |
Indicates an individual must demonstrate knowledge and competency in the topic or skill. |
* |
Individuals obtaining education through the CME method must complete the total number of educational course hours indicated above. However, due to the competency-based nature of OTEP, fewer class hours may be needed to complete these requirements than the total course hours indicated above. |
Table B Skills Maintenance Requirements for the OTEP Method
EMR |
EMT |
AEMT |
Paramedic |
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First Certification Period or Three Years |
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First Year |
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IV starts |
EMT w/IV therapy skill |
12 |
12 |
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12 |
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Human endotracheal intubations |
4 |
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Intraosseous infusion placement |
EMT w/IV therapy skill |
X |
X |
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X |
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Second and Third Years |
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IV starts over the two-year period |
EMT w/IV therapy skill |
24 |
24 |
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12 |
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Human endotracheal intubations over the two-year period |
8 |
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Intraosseous infusion placement |
EMT w/IV therapy skill |
X |
X |
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X |
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During the Certification Period |
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Pediatric airway management |
EMR & EMT |
X |
X |
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X |
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Supraglottic airway placement |
EMT w/supraglottic airway skill |
X |
X |
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X |
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Defibrillation |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Later Certification Periods |
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Annual Requirements |
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IV starts |
EMT w/IV therapy skill |
X |
X |
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X |
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Human endotracheal intubation |
2 |
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Intraosseous infusion placement |
EMT w/IV therapy skill |
X |
X |
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X |
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[] |
During the Certification Period |
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Pediatric airway management |
EMR & EMT |
X |
X |
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X |
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Supraglottic airway placement |
EMT w/supraglottic airway skill |
X |
X |
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X |
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Defibrillation |
X |
X |
X |
X |
"X" |
Indicates an individual must demonstrate proficiency of the skill to the satisfaction of the MPD. |
(3) Skill maintenance requirements for applicants requesting reciprocal certification:
(4) Definitions of selected terms used in Tables A and B of this section:
Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. 11-07-078, § 246-976-163, filed 3/22/11, effective 5/15/11.