LAC 46:XXXVIII.507. Proceedings Involving Students Enrolled in EMS Education Programs

A. The commission may direct the bureau to deny, revoke, suspend, probate, limit, reprimand, fine, or restrict any student enrolled in EMS education programs, or otherwise discipline a student enrolled in EMS education programs or attempting to enroll in EMS education programs as part of its duties and responsibilities in regulating the practice of EMS in Louisiana and in overseeing the administration of the curriculum and operation of EMS education programs in the state of Louisiana. B. Every student enrolled or attempting to enroll in EMS education programs subjected to the proceedings set forth in this Section, shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing before the commission or its duly appointed hearing officer or committee. C. Information obtained by the commission that an EMS student enrolled or attempting to enroll in EMS education programs is or has engaged in any conduct prescribed by R.S. 40:1133.7, shall be received in a form prescribed by the commission. However, nothing shall, prohibit the bureau or commission from acting upon an allegation of wrongdoing learned of or submitted by other means. This information may be furnished by any person, staff, agency, or by the commission. D. Grounds for proceedings against a student enrolled or attempting to enroll in EMS education programs are: 1. all of the grounds for disciplinary proceedings against a person, individual or licensed EMS practitioner, as applicable, listed in Subsection D of § 505 of this Chapter; or 2. has been denied a request to enroll in EMS education programs or has been denied a license to practice in any healthcare field or had such privileges revoked, suspended, or otherwise restricted.