1. Module 3 Administrative Issues
Ina Leinas, AS, REMT-P

2. Cognitive Goals
Identify resources at the federal level for obtaining information on policies and procedures for EMS education programs and courses
Identify resources at the state level for obtaining information on policies and procedures for EMS education programs and courses
Identify resources at the local level for obtaining information on policies and procedures for EMS education programs and courses

3. Psychomotor Goals
There are no psychomotor objectives for this module

4. Affective Goals
Describe the importance of understanding the policies and procedures put in place for EMS instructors for conducting EMS education programs and courses

5. Why is This Module Important?
Instructors must adhere to the local, state and federal rules and regulations which pertain to the EMS education program
In some circumstances, violations of these rules or regulations may result in criminal and/or civil liability to the instructor or training agency
1. Example: Violation of a student’s confidentiality or privacy rights by disclosing information to unauthorized sources
2. Example: Failure to meet established deadlines for submission of student applications to National Registry resulting in the inability of the student to take the licensing examination when he or she planned to

6. Sources of Information on Policies and Procedures

7. Federal Level United States Department of Transportation
a. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Health Resources and Services Administration
a. Maternal Child Health Bureau
i. EMS for Children
National Association of State EMS Directors
National Association of State EMS Training Coordinators

8. Federal Level American College of Emergency Physicians
National Association of EMS Physicians
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Committee on Accreditation for EMS Professionals
Continuing Education Certification Board for EMS
American Society for Testing and Materials

9. Federal Level Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Association of EMTs
International Association of Fire Fighters
International Association of Fire Chiefs
National Association of EMS Educators
Occupational Safety and Health Agency

10. State Level State EMS office
Location of agency varies by state and may be found within the health department or some other department or bureau
Often the agency is subdivided into smaller units
Education and training section
Certification and licensure section
Administrative section
Public information and media relations
Etc.

11. State Level
State code or laws for rules and regulations regarding all aspects of EMS
How can you access this information?
Is it available online?
State chapters of federal organizations listed above
State higher education commission

12. State Level Accreditation bodies State EMS accreditation standards
National EMS program accreditation bodies
Academic schools and higher education (colleges and university) settings accreditation bodies

13. Local or Program Specific Sources
Jurisdictional training agency rules and regulations
College or university based rules and regulations
Company policies and procedures

14. Types of Information Available to You
Curriculum standards and resources (model curricula, lesson plans and even entire programs)
Legal statutes
Safety rules and regulations

15. Types of Information Available to You
Information on contacts within the organization
Best practices standards
Equipment and vehicle standards and guidelines
Educational research and other grant opportunities

16. Department Policies and Procedures
For legal protection, awareness in the following areas as appropriate to the level of instruction is required
Rules and regulations from your organization (instructor or faculty manual)
Job description and listing of duties and responsibilities of the EMS instructor

17. Department Policies and Procedures
For legal protection, awareness in the following areas as appropriate to the level of instruction is required (cont.)
Student handbook
Student grievance procedures
Disciplinary guidelines
Inclement weather policy

18. Department Policies and Procedures
For legal protection, awareness in the following areas as appropriate to the level of instruction is required (cont.)
Program administrative procedures
Mission statement for the agency you are teaching for
Contact information for course coordinator, medical director, program administrator and training site support personnel
Other documents as described by your sponsoring organization

19. Bibliographical References
Bartram, S., and Gibson, B. (1995). The Training Needs Analysis Toolkit. Amherst: HRD Press.
Chism, N.V.N. (n.d.). Peer Review Of Teaching: A Sourcebook. Bolton: Anker Publishing Company.
Merriam, S. (1996). Updating our knowledge of adult learning. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions. 16(3),

20. QUESTIONS?

21. Review Questions
1. What are some resources at the Federal Level for obtaining information on policies and procedures?
2. What are some resources at the State Level for obtaining information on policies and procedures?

22. Review Questions
3. What are some resources at the Local Level for obtaining information on policies and procedures?

23. Review Question Answers
1. US DOT; HRSA; NASEMSD; NASEMSTC: ACEP; NAEMSP; NREMT
CoAEMSP; CECBEMS; ASTM; FEMA; NAEMT; IAFF; IAFC; NAEMSE; OSHA; NCEMSF.

24. Review Question Answers
2. State EMS Office; State Code; State chapters of federal organizations; State higher education commission; Accreditation bodies.

25. Review Question Answers
3. Jurisdictional training agency rules and regulations; College or university based rules and regulations; Company policies and procedures.