Section 515.725  First Responder – AED

a)         A person currently approved as a First Responder may utilize an automated external defibrillator (AED) if the First Responder:

1)         Has successfully completed a Department approved course in automated external defibrillator operation; and

2)         Is functioning within a Department approved EMS System providing first response services as verified by the EMSMD.  (Section 3.55(a-5) of the Act)

b)         Continuing education classes, seminars, clinical time, workshops or other types of programs shall be approved by the Department before being offered to First Responder – AEDs.  An application for approval shall be submitted to the Department on a form prescribed, prepared and furnished by the Department, at least 60 days prior to the scheduled event.

c)         Approval will be granted provided the application is complete and the content of the program is based on topics or materials from the United States Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Basic, Lesson 4-3, Cardiovascular Emergencies.  Upon approval, the Department will issue a site code to the class, seminar, workshop or program.

d)         A First Responder – AED shall be responsible for submitting written proof of continuing education attendance to the EMS System Coordinator or the Department Regional EMS Coordinator.  The EMS System Coordinator or Department Regional EMS Coordinator shall be solely responsible for verifying whether specific continuing education hours have been earned by the First Responder – AED.

e)         A First Responder – AED shall be responsible for maintaining copies of all documentation concerning continuing education programs that he or she has completed.

f)          A First Respondent – AED registration shall be valid for a period of four years.  To be re-registered as a First Responder – AED, the First Responder – AED shall file an application for renewal with the Department, on a form prescribed by the Department, at least 30 days prior to the license expiration date.

1)         The submission of a transaction card (Form No. IL 482-0837) by the EMS Medical Director will satisfy the renewal application requirement for a First Responder – AED who has been recommended for re-registration by the EMS Medical Director.

2)         A First Responder – AED who has not been recommended for re-registration by the EMS Medical Director must independently submit to the Department an application for renewal.  The EMS Medical Director shall provide the First Responder – AED with a copy of the appropriate form to be completed.

g)         A written recommendation signed by the EMSMD must be provided to the Department regarding completion of the following requirements:

1)         Twenty-four hours of continuing education every four years.  The System shall define in the EMS Program Plan the number of continuing education hours to be accrued each year for re-registration; and

2)         A current CPR for Healthcare Providers card that covers:

A)        Adult one-rescuer CPR,

B)        Adult foreign body airway obstruction management,

C)        Pediatric one-rescuer CPR,

D)        Pediatric foreign body airway obstruction management,

E)         Adult two-rescuer CPR, and

F)         AED.

h)         At any time prior to the expiration of the current registration, a First Responder – AED may revert to First Responder status for the remainder of the registration period.  The First Responder must make this request in writing to the Department.  To re-register at the First Responder – AED level, the individual must meet the First Responder – AED requirements for re-registration.

i)          A First Responder – AED who has reverted to First Responder status may be subsequently re-registered as a First Responder – AED, upon the recommendation of an EMS Medical Director who has verified that the individual's knowledge and clinical skills are at an active First Responder – AED level, and that the individual has completed any retraining, education or testing deemed necessary by the EMSMD for resuming First Responder – AED activities.

j)          Any First Responder – AED whose registration has expired for a period of more than 60 days shall be required to reapply for registration, complete the training program and pass the test.

k)         A First Responder – AED whose registration has expired may, within 60 days after registration expiration, submit all re-registration material as required in this Part and a fee of $50 in the form of a certified check or money order (cash or personal check will not be accepted).  If all material is in order and there is no disciplinary action pending against the First Responder – AED, the Department will re-register the First Responder – AED.

(Source:  Amended at 27 Ill. Reg. 13507, effective July 25, 2003)