Rule 4765-7-20. National accreditation of paramedic programs

119.03 (A) An institution operating an EMS training program at the paramedic level shall meet all of the following: (1) Hold a current and valid certificate of accreditation issued by the board to operate an EMS training program at the paramedic level; (2) Hold a current and valid certificate of accreditation issued by CAAHEP or a letter of review issued by CoAEMSP; (3) Comply with the requirements of sections 4765.16 and 4765.17 of the Revised Code and this chapter. (B) An institution operating a paramedic training program in Ohio shall submit to the division proof of compliance with the accreditation standards developed by CAAHEP. At minimum, an institution operating a paramedic training program shall provide the following: (1) A copy of the certificate of accreditation issued by CAAHEP or the letter of review issued by CoAEMSP, whichever is applicable; (2) A copy of the annual report submitted to CoAEMSP; (3) A copy of the CoAEMSP response letter; (4) A copy of any plan of corrective action for deficiencies identified by CoAEMSP. (C) Each institution operating a paramedic training program in Ohio shall provide written notice to the division no later than ten days after any of the following: (1) Adverse decision affecting its accreditation status with CAAHEP; (2) Adverse decision affecting its letter of review by CoAEMSP; (3) Disciplinary action imposed by CAAHEP or CoAEMSP. (D) An institution operating a paramedic training program in Ohio shall cease the paramedic training program upon the effective date of a withholding or withdrawal of accreditation notice issued by CAAHEP or CoAEMSP. (E) An institution operating a paramedic training program shall provide a written notification to current and prospective students indicating its status as CAAHEP accredited or seeking accreditation with a CoAEMSP letter of review. Last updated September 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 4765.11 Amplifies: 4765.16 , 4765.17 8/1/2031 1/1/2013