KRS 311A.125: Continuing competence -- Education courses.

(1) For each licensure renewal of a paramedic following the issuance of an initial

license or certification by the board, as a prerequisite for license or certification

renewal, all individuals licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall be

required to document continuing competence during the immediate past licensure or

certification period as prescribed in administrative regulations promulgated by the

board.

(2) The board shall approve providers of emergency medical services education and

continuing education. The approval may include recognition of providers approved

by national organizations and state boards of emergency medical services with

comparable standards. Standards for these approvals shall be set forth by the board

in administrative regulat ions promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A.

The board need not approve continuing education training provided by a licensed

ambulance service for anyone certified or licensed by the board.

(3) The board shall work cooperatively with professional e mergency medical services

organizations, approved schools, and other potential sources of continuing

education programs to ensure that adequate continuing education offerings are

available statewide. The board may enter into contractual agreements to imple ment

the provisions of this section.