(1) All levels of licensed ECPs are required to complete board-specified continuing education requirements prior to their expiration date.

(a) EMRs must complete a board-specific EMR refresher program, which reviews the knowledge and skills of the current curriculum, and documents continued competence.

(b) EMTs must complete 48 hours of continuing education topics contained within the original EMT course and a board-specific EMT refresher program, which reviews the knowledge and skills of the current curriculum, and documents continued competence.

(c) AEMTs must complete 36 hours of continuing education topics contained within the original EMT course and a board-specific AEMT refresher program, which reviews the knowledge and skills of the current curriculum, and documents continued competence.

(d) Paramedics must complete 24 hours of continuing education topics contained within the original EMT course and a board-specific paramedic refresher program, which reviews the knowledge and skills of the current curriculum, and documents continued competence.

(2) ECPs must complete a formal refresher course in which a lead instructor or medical director validates knowledge and skills. An ECP cannot build his or her refresher course by combining continuing education topics or offerings.

(3) All continuing educational requirements can be met by being currently registered and in good standing by the NREMT at a level equal to or greater than the level of Montana licensure.

(4) Endorsement continuing education requirements and continued competence is the responsibility of the medical director.

(5) Documentation of all continuing education and continued competence must be retained by the ECP, and made available to the board if requested.

(6) The board or their designee may conduct onsite visits of continuing educational offerings to assure the content and accuracy of the offering.