64J-1.020 : EMS Training Programs - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Rule Title: EMS Training Programs
Department:	DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH	Add to MyFLRules Favorites
Division:	Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
Chapter:	EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

	Effective Date:	11/24/2026
	History Notes:	Rulemaking Authority 401.27, 401.2701, 401.35 FS. Law Implemented 401.27, 401.2701, 401.35 FS. History–New 9-3-00, Amended 4-15-01, 4-21-02, 11-3-02, 12-18-06, 10-16-07, Formerly 64E-2.036, Amended 8-12-10, 1-28-19, 11-24-26, 11-24-26.
	References in this version:	Ref-20179 DH9027-EPCS-09-2024, Application for Approval of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training Program Ref-20180 National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards Ref-20181 DH9028-EPCS-09-2024, Pre-Cohort Notice of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training Ref-20182 DH9026-EPCS-09-2024, Post-Cohort Notice of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training Ref-20183 DH9025-EPCS-09-2024 Application for Reapproval of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training Program Ref-20184 Florida Department of Education Curriculum Framework Program Number H171500 (2024-2025)

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Section	Description	ID	Publish Date

Final 64J-1.020	EMS Training Programs	31591850	Effective: 11/24/2026
Proposed 64J-1.012 ......	To eliminate obsolete provisions regarding examinations, instructor qualifications, and an obsolete exemption to instructor requirements, add current examination requirements, and update Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ....	31401342	9/23/2026 Vol. 52/185
Development 64J-1.012 ......	To eliminate obsolete provisions regarding examinations, instructor qualifications, and an obsolete exemption to instructor requirements, add current examination requirements, and update Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ....	30705852	3/31/2026 Vol. 52/62
Workshop 64J-1.012 ......	Emergency Medical Services examinations and training programs. May 29, 2024, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, FL ....	28325084	5/8/2024 Vol. 50/91
Workshop 64J-1.012 ......	Emergency Medical Services examinations and training programs. August 9, 2023, 9:00 am to 11:00 am 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, FL ....	27303189	7/7/2023 Vol. 49/131
Development 64J-1.012 ......	To eliminate obsolete provisions regarding examinations, instructor qualifications, and an obsolete exemption; to add current examination requirements; and to update Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training program requirements.....	27250809	6/22/2023 Vol. 49/121
Development 64J-1.001 ......	To replace language made obsolete by Chapter Law 2020-133; to update DH Form 631 04/09, Ground Ambulance Service Provider Application, and DH Form 1510 04/09, Emergency Medical Services Application for Vehicle Permit(s), ....	24902051	8/18/2021 Vol. 47/160
Final 64J-1.020	EMS Training Programs	21397441	Effective: 01/28/2019
Public Hearing 64J-1.001 ......	The Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight will hold a public hearing to discuss the above referenced rules previously published on June 29, .... December 3, 2018, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., or until the conclusion .... 4042 Bald Cypress Way, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, ....	21187242	11/21/2018 Vol. 44/227
Change 64J-1.001 ......	Definitions, Medical Direction, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Involuntary Inactive Certification, Training Programs	20603496	6/29/2018 Vol. 44/127
Correction 64J-1.001 ......	Definitions, Medical Direction, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Involuntary Inactive Certification, Training Programs	20575657	6/26/2018 Vol. 44/124
Public Hearing 64J-1.001 ......	The Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight will hold a public hearing to discuss the above referenced rules previously published on June 29, .... May 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m. 4042 Bald Cypress Way 3rd Floor, Conference Room 301 Tallahassee, ....	20264384	4/5/2018 Vol. 44/67
Proposed 64J-1.001 ......	The purpose and effect is to amend rule language as part of the agency’s rule line reduction initiative, including the initiative to remove outdated obsolete and unnecessary rule language and update rule forms. Additionally, ....	19106010	6/29/2017 Vol. 43/126
Development 64J-1.001 ......	Review these rule sections and amend rule language as necessary to ensure that all rules conform to statutory requirements and to delete unnecessary and obsolete language. The department intends to update department forms ....	17695921	7/5/2016 Vol. 42/129
Withdrawal 64J-1.001 ......	Definitions, Basic Life Support Service License - Ground, Advanced Life Support Service License - Ground, Medical Direction, Air Ambulances, Neonatal Transports, Vehicle Permits, Emergency Medical Technician, ....	17695824	7/5/2016 Vol. 42/129
Public Hearing 64J-1.001 ......	The Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to rule language as part of the agency’s rule .... March 25, 2016, 9:00 a.m. 4052 Bald Cypress Way, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, ....	17207041	2/25/2016 Vol. 42/38
Proposed 64J-1.001 ......	: The purpose and effect is to amend rule language as part of the agency’s rule line reduction initiative, including the initiative to remove outdated obsolete and unnecessary rule language and update rule forms. Additionally, ....	16838926	12/3/2015 Vol. 41/233
Workshop 64J-1.001 ......	Definitions, EMS medical direction, vehicles, vehicle staffing, equipment and supplies, EMS personnel certification, training, EMS programs .... Thursday, May 28, 2015, 8:00 a.m. Florida Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Room 301, ....	16030819	5/26/2015 Vol. 41/101
Workshop 64J-1.001 ......	Definitions, EMS medical direction, vehicles, vehicle staffing, equipment and supplies, EMS personnel certification, training, EMS programs .... Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. Florida Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Rm 301, ....	15997936	5/14/2015 Vol. 41/94
Development 64J-1.001 ......	Review this chapter and amend rule language as necessary to ensure that all rules conform to statutory requirements and to delete unnecessary and obsolete language. The department intends to update department forms and requirements ....	15655332	2/11/2015 Vol. 41/28
Variances 64J-1.020	Petitioner’s Name: St. Petersburg College Date Petition Filed: October 3, 2011 Rule No: 64J-1.020 Nature of the rule for which the variance or waiver is sought: The rule provides that paramedic training programs may allow ....	10650229	11/23/2011 Vol. 37/47
Variances 64J-1.020	Petitioner’s Name: St. Petersburg College Rule No.: paragraph 64J-1.020(1)(c), F.A.C. Nature of the rule for which variance or waiver is sought: The rule relates to field experience for paramedic training programs and ....	10503468	10/14/2011 Vol. 37/41
Variances 64J-1.020	On July 21, 2011, St. Petersburg College emailed a request to withdraw their petition for permanent variance of paragraph 64J-1.020(1)(c), Florida Administrative Code. The petition, filed April 25, 2011, requested a permanent ....	10264557	8/19/2011 Vol. 37/33
Variances 64J-1.020	permanent variance from paragraph 64J-1.020(1)(c), Florida Administrative Code, from St. Petersburg College. Nature of Rule: Sets forth the minimum requirements for EMT and paramedic training programs. Paramedic training ....	9929519	5/20/2011 Vol. 37/20
Final 64J-1.020	Training Programs	8961071	Effective: 08/12/2010
Validity 64J-1.020	City College vs. Department of Health; Case No.: 10-2192RP; Rule No.: 64J-1.020; Dismissed	8811206	6/18/2010 Vol. 36/24
Withdrawal 64J-1.020	Training Programs	8716049	6/4/2010 Vol. 36/22
Validity 64J-1.020	City College vs. Department of Health; Case No.: 10-2192RP; Rule No.: 64J-1.020; Petition	8614199	5/7/2010 Vol. 36/18
Change 64J-1.001 ......	Definitions, Medical Direction, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Training Programs, EMS Recertification Training Programs	8461133	4/2/2010 Vol. 36/13
Proposed 64J-1.001 ......	The purpose and effect is to develop rule language to provide clarification on the application processes for EMS training centers, medical director participation, documentation needed for site reviews, training center equipment ....	8090981	12/31/2009 Vol. 35/52
Development 64J-1.001 ......	The purpose and effect of the two day rule workshop is the following: mandate that Florida licensed EMS agencies reporting incident level data reporting to the Bureau of EMS meet the requirements for aggregate data reporting ....	7410526	7/24/2009 Vol. 35/29
Development 64J-1.004 ......	The purpose of the rule workshop is to develop language to provide clarification on the application process for EMS training centers, medical director participation, documentation needed for site reviews, training center ....	6894098	3/13/2009 Vol. 35/10
Development 64J-1.001 ......	The purpose is to work with the EMS community and other stakeholders to develop language for staffing requirements during neonatal interfacility transfers and define standards for EMS instructors teaching courses within ....	6550621	12/24/2008 Vol. 34/52
Final 64J-1.020	Training Programs	6302107	Effective: 10/01/2008

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