Section 1435. Student records for certification courses

A. The EMT instructor, ALS coordinator, or EMS education coordinator shall maintain records of class dates, topics instructed, attendance and performance for all students attending a certification course.

B. Student records shall be maintained in accordance with the Virginia Public Records Act (Chapter 7 (§ 42.1-76 et seq.) of Title 42.1 of the Code of Virginia) from the end date of the program and shall include but not be limited to:

1. Signed student acknowledgment forms collected upon completion of review of the appropriate BLS or ALS enrollment requirements.

2. Student signed class rosters.

3. Scores on all course quizzes, exams, and other didactic knowledge or practical skill evaluations.

4. Skill proficiency records in a format as approved by the Office of EMS:

a. For BLS programs, BLS individual age and clinical and skill performance verification information in a format as approved by the Office of EMS.

b. For ALS coordinator or EMS education coordinator programs, on forms or documents as approved by the ALS coordinator, EMS education coordinator, or an accredited program.

5. All hospital or field internship activities including dates, locations, competencies performed, student evaluations, preceptor name and certification level as applicable.

6. All corrective or disciplinary actions taken during the training program to include dates, findings supporting the need for corrective or disciplinary action, and all applicable details of steps taken to determine the degree and nature of the actions taken.

7. Copy of the course student disposition report (CSDR).

8. All other records requested to be maintained by the PCD or OMD for the program.

9. Any other records or reports as required by the Office of EMS.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 29, Issue 01, eff. October 10, 2012.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of Virginia.