Sub-Section 1-400-19 - FTO Requirements

CMH EMS Education Manual

CMH employee for at least one year.
Licensed at the desired FTO level for at least two years. For example, a new paramedic can still be a BLS FTO if it has been at least two years since they got their EMT license.
Complete required Platinum preceptor education.

"Platinum Ed EMS Preceptor Training." [This education is only required once.]
"CMH PHS Ambulance Preceptor Orientation." [This education is only valid for 12 months and must be repeated for the next year.]

Attain at least a 90% successful completion rate of competency evaluations over the previous 12 months. Competencies include, but are not limited to, ecucation event every quarter and monthly protocol quizzes.
Attain at least a 70% top box score on student satisfaction over the previous 12 months. If less than 70%, an action plan may be developed on a case-by-case basis for improvement.
Attain at least a 70% average score on ePCR documentation and clinical reviews over the previous 12 months.

After meeting all prerequisites above, the FTO applicant must be recommended by their direct supervisor. This recommendation is only valid for 12 months. This recommendation may be rescinded at any time by the direct supervisor and FTO status will be revoked.

Annually, all FTOs shall be re-evaluated for eligibility status. Those that maintain all of the eligibility requirements must repeat the following:

Repeat the required Platinum preceptor education.
Direct supervisor must recommend the FTO applicant again for the next 12 months.

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