Title 202 | Chapter 007 | Regulation 812REG
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BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
(New Administrative Regulation)
202 KAR 7:812.EMS educators.
Section 1.
EMS Educator Certification Levels. An EMS Educator may be certified at one (1) of the following levels:(1)
CE Educator – An educator certified to teach continuing education courses at or below the level of EMS provider certification or license issued by the board;(2)
EMR Educator – An educator certified to teach Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) initial certification and continuing education courses;(3)
EMT Educator – An educator certified to teach EMR and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) initial certification and continuing education courses;(4)
AEMT Educator – An educator certified to teach EMR, EMT, and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) initial certification and continuing education courses;(5)
Paramedic Educator – An educator certified to teach EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic initial certification and continuing education courses; or(6)
Advanced Practice Paramedic (APP) Educator – An educator certified to teach EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, and Advanced Practice Paramedic initial certification and continuing education courses.Section 2.
EMS Educator Initial Certification Requirements.(1)
An applicant for initial certification as an EMS educator shall:(a)
Hold a certificate or license in Kentucky as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, paramedic, or APP; or(b)
Hold a license in Kentucky or another state as a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Physician (DO or MD), or Physician Assistant (PA). An RN, APRN, DO, MD, or PA shall be considered an advanced EMS provider at the paramedic level only for the purpose of credentialing the individual as an EMS educator;(c)
Satisfy one (1) of the following:1.
Successfully complete a board-approved EMS educator course that meets the objectives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors and the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards;2.
Hold a current, unrestricted license or certification as a teacher or educator through a state board of education in the United States; or3.
If applying as a CE Educator, successfully complete a board-approved, nationally recognized or EMS-TEI instructor course;(d)
If applying for APP Educator, in addition to satisfying subsection (1)(a) or (b) and subsection (1)(c) of this section, provide proof of specialty certification in one (1) or more of the following:1.
Critical Care Paramedic;2.
Flight Paramedic;3.
Community Paramedic;4.
Tactical Paramedic; or5.
Wilderness Paramedic;(e)
Submit a completed Initial Educator Application in KEMSIS; and(f)
Pay the fee required for certification established in 202 KAR 7:030.(2)
An EMS educator certification shall lapse or expire upon lapse or expiration of the individual's board-issued provider certification or license pursuant to KRS 311A.095.(3)
An EMS educator certification shall not be issued to an applicant for a level of instruction higher than his or her EMS provider certification or license.Section 3.
Renewal of EMS Educator Certification.(1)
An EMS educator shall be eligible for certification renewal if the applicant:(a)
Submits a completed Application for Educator Renewal in KEMSIS;(b)
Has maintained state certification or licensure as an RN, APRN, DO, MD, PA, or as an EMS provider at a level equal to or greater than the level at which he or she is certified as an EMS educator;(c)
Retains evidence of completing all training and education pursuant to KRS Chapter 311A;(d)
Is not subject to discipline pursuant to KRS Chapter 311A; and(e)
Pays the fee required for certification renewal established in 202 KAR 7:030.(2)
A certified EMS educator, in good standing, who is a member of a National Guard or a military reserve unit called to active duty by presidential order pursuant to 10 U.S.C. §§ 121 and 12304, shall be renewed according to KRS 12.355 upon submission of the Military Extension Application.Section 4.
EMS Educator Reinstatement.(1)
An EMS Educator whose certification has lapsed may reinstate an EMS educator certification by submitting to the board:(a)
A completed Reinstatement Educator Application in KEMSIS;(b)
The reinstatement fee established in 202 KAR 7:030; and(c)
Evidence of previous certification as an EMS Educator in Kentucky.(2)
The applicant for reinstatement of certification shall bear the burden of proof of previous certification in Kentucky if the previous certification is in issue or dispute.(3)
An applicant who is ineligible for certification pursuant to KRS 311A.050 through 311A.090 shall be ineligible for reinstatement.(4)
An EMS educator certification shall not be issued to an applicant for reinstatement for a level of instruction higher than his or her EMS provider certification or license.Section 5.
EMS Educator Reciprocity.(1)
A person certified as an EMS Educator or board-approved equivalent in another state or United States territory shall be eligible for Kentucky EMS Educator certification if the applicant submits:(a)
A completed Reciprocity Educator Application in KEMSIS;(b)
Payment of the reciprocity fee established in 202 KAR 7:030;(c)
Proof of certification or license by the board as an EMS provider or license as an RN, APRN, DO, MD, or PA; and(d)
Proof the applicant meets one (1) of the following:1.
Is certified as an EMS Educator or board-approved equivalent in another state or United States territory; or2.
Is certified as a teacher or educator through a state board of education in another state or United States territory.(2)
The applicant may only apply for educator certification at the same level of Educator certification currently held in another state or United States territory.Section 6.
Public Notice of Negative Action. The board office shall cause to be published on the board Web site the name of an EMS educator who:(1)
Is fined;(2)
Is placed on probationary status;(3)
Is placed on restricted status;(4)
Is suspended; or(5)
Has had his or her certification revoked.Section 7.
Educator Oversight. The board may conduct unscheduled visits to an EMS educator's classroom or to an EMS psychomotor examination site to verify compliance with KRS Chapter 311A and 202 KAR Chapter 7.Section 8.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Initial Educator Application" in KEMSIS, August 2026;(b)
"Reciprocity Educator Application" in KEMSIS, August 2026;(c)
"Reinstatement Educator Application" in KEMSIS, August 2026;(d)
"Application for Educator Renewal" in KEMSIS, July 2019;(e)
"Military Extension Application" in KEMSIS, July 2019;(f)
"National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors", National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, August 2002; and(g)
"National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards", National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2021.(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Office for the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, 500 Mero Street, 5th Floor 5SE32, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, by appointment, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(3)
This material is also available on the board's Web site at: kbems.ky.gov.JOHN R. HOLDER, Chair
APPROVED BY AGENCY: August 13, 2026
FILED WITH LRC: October 13, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on December 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET at the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, 500 Mero Street, 5th Floor 5SE32, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by five (5) workdays prior to the hearing of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing is received by that date, the hearing may be canceled. This hearing is open to the public. Any person who wishes to be heard will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed administrative regulation. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through December 31, 2026. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.
CONTACT PERSON: John K. Wood, counsel for the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, 163 East Main Street, Suite 200, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, Phone: (859) 225-4714, Fax: (859) 225-1493, Email: administrativeregulations@wgmfirm.com.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
John K. Wood Phone: (859) 225-4714 Email: administrativeregulations@wgmfirm.com
Subject Headings:
Emergency Medical Services, Licensing, Education: Career and Technical
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes requirements for certification, recertification, and reciprocity of emergency medical services educators.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
KRS 311A.025 and 311A.030 require the board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to emergency medical services educators. This administrative regulation is necessary to establish requirements for certification, recertification, and reciprocity of emergency medical services educators, which were previously established in 202 KAR 7:601.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This administrative regulation conforms to the content of KRS 311A.025 and 311A.030 by establishing requirements for certification, recertification, and reciprocity of emergency medical services educators.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
KRS 311A.025 and 311A.030 require the board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to emergency medical services educators. This administrative regulation will assist in the effective administration of those statutes by establishing requirements for certification, recertification, and reciprocity of emergency medical services educators.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
This is a new administrative regulation.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
This is a new administrative regulation.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This is a new administrative regulation.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This is a new administrative regulation.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
No.
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
All EMS Educators and individuals seeking an EMS Educator certification will be affected by this administrative regulation.
(5) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (4) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (4) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
Individuals seeking an EMS Educator certification will be required to satisfy the initial certification or reciprocity requirements established by this administrative regulation. EMS Educators will be required to satisfy the renewal requirements of this administrative regulation and shall be subject to the reinstatement requirements as set forth in this administrative regulation.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
This administrative regulation does not establish any fees. However, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030, Section 3(6), EMS Educators will be required to pay a $60 certification renewal fee every two (2) years. Pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030, Section 4, applicants for reciprocity or reinstatement will be required to pay a $100 fee.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
As a result of compliance with this administrative regulation, EMS Educators will benefit from having a board-issued certification authorizing them to educate and train EMS personnel in accordance with their certification, and will benefit from the renewal provisions that confirm an EMS Educator remains qualified.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
Other than administrative costs, there will be no costs to the Board in implementing this administrative regulation.
(b) On a continuing basis:
Other than administrative costs, there will be no costs to the Board in implementing this administrative regulation.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services is a state agency that receives its annual budget from the state government.
(8) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
No increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
This administrative regulation does not establish any fees or directly or indirectly increase any fees. However, this administrative regulation references the fees established in the Board’s fee regulation, 202 KAR 7:030, which requires EMS Educators to pay a $60 certification renewal fee every two (2) years and requires applicants for reciprocity or reinstatement to pay a $100 fee.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applied to this administrative regulation because this administrative regulation applies to all EMS Educators.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(1) Identify each state statute, federal statute, or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation:
. KRS 311A.025 and 311A.030 require the board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to emergency medical services educators. This administrative regulation establishes requirements for certification, recertification, and reciprocity of emergency medical services educators, which were previously established in 202 KAR 7:601.
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
This administrative regulation is expressly authorized and required by KRS 311A.025 and 311A.030, both of which were last amended by 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 105, secs. 8 and 5, respectively.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
This administrative regulation is promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
Local entities, such as EMS services, are not directly affected by this administrative regulation.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
EMS Educators and individuals seeking an EMS Educator certification.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
(6) Provide a narrative to explain the following for each entity identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a)
(a) Fiscal impact of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation does not establish or increase any fees. However, EMS Educators will continue to pay the $60 certification renewal fee established in 202 KAR 7:030, Section 3(6), every two (2) years. Currently, there are 2,036 certified EMS Educators in Kentucky. Accordingly, the aggregate costs over a two-year period for all EMS Educator certification renewals are approximately $122,160.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
The renewal fee established in 202 KAR 7:030, Section 3(6), and the number of current EMS Educators.
(7) Explain, as it relates to the entities identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a):
(a) Whether this administrative regulation will have a "major economic impact", as defined by KRS 13A.010(14):
This administrative regulation will not have a major economic impact as defined by KRS 13A.010(14).
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
This administrative regulation will require EMS Educators to pay a $60 certification renewal fee every two years pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030, Section 3(6). Currently, there are 2,036 certified EMS Educators in Kentucky. Accordingly, the aggregate costs over a two-year period for all EMS Educator certification renewals are approximately $122,160.
BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
(New Administrative Regulation)
202 KAR 7:812.EMS educators.
Section 1.
EMS Educator Certification Levels. An EMS Educator may be certified at one (1) of the following levels:(1)
CE Educator – An educator certified to teach continuing education courses at or below the level of EMS provider certification or license issued by the board;(2)
EMR Educator – An educator certified to teach Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) initial certification and continuing education courses;(3)
EMT Educator – An educator certified to teach EMR and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) initial certification and continuing education courses;(4)
AEMT Educator – An educator certified to teach EMR, EMT, and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) initial certification and continuing education courses;(5)
Paramedic Educator – An educator certified to teach EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic initial certification and continuing education courses; or(6)
Advanced Practice Paramedic (APP) Educator – An educator certified to teach EMR, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, and Advanced Practice Paramedic initial certification and continuing education courses.Section 2.
EMS Educator Initial Certification Requirements.(1)
An applicant for initial certification as an EMS educator shall:(a)
Hold a certificate or license in Kentucky as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, paramedic, or APP; or(b)
Hold a license in Kentucky or another state as a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Physician (DO or MD), or Physician Assistant (PA). An RN, APRN, DO, MD, or PA shall be considered an advanced EMS provider at the paramedic level only for the purpose of credentialing the individual as an EMS educator;(c)
Satisfy one (1) of the following:1.
Successfully complete a board-approved EMS educator course that meets the objectives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors and the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards;2.
Hold a current, unrestricted license or certification as a teacher or educator through a state board of education in the United States; or3.
If applying as a CE Educator, successfully complete a board-approved, nationally recognized or EMS-TEI instructor course;(d)
If applying for APP Educator, in addition to satisfying subsection (1)(a) or (b) and subsection (1)(c) of this section, provide proof of specialty certification in one (1) or more of the following:1.
Critical Care Paramedic;2.
Flight Paramedic;3.
Community Paramedic;4.
Tactical Paramedic; or5.
Wilderness Paramedic;(e)
Submit a completed Initial Educator Application in KEMSIS; and(f)
Pay the fee required for certification established in 202 KAR 7:030.(2)
An EMS educator certification shall lapse or expire upon lapse or expiration of the individual's board-issued provider certification or license pursuant to KRS 311A.095.(3)
An EMS educator certification shall not be issued to an applicant for a level of instruction higher than his or her EMS provider certification or license.Section 3.
Renewal of EMS Educator Certification.(1)
An EMS educator shall be eligible for certification renewal if the applicant:(a)
Submits a completed Application for Educator Renewal in KEMSIS;(b)
Has maintained state certification or licensure as an RN, APRN, DO, MD, PA, or as an EMS provider at a level equal to or greater than the level at which he or she is certified as an EMS educator;(c)
Retains evidence of completing all training and education pursuant to KRS Chapter 311A;(d)
Is not subject to discipline pursuant to KRS Chapter 311A; and(e)
Pays the fee required for certification renewal established in 202 KAR 7:030.(2)
A certified EMS educator, in good standing, who is a member of a National Guard or a military reserve unit called to active duty by presidential order pursuant to 10 U.S.C. §§ 121 and 12304, shall be renewed according to KRS 12.355 upon submission of the Military Extension Application.Section 4.
EMS Educator Reinstatement.(1)
An EMS Educator whose certification has lapsed may reinstate an EMS educator certification by submitting to the board:(a)
A completed Reinstatement Educator Application in KEMSIS;(b)
The reinstatement fee established in 202 KAR 7:030; and(c)
Evidence of previous certification as an EMS Educator in Kentucky.(2)
The applicant for reinstatement of certification shall bear the burden of proof of previous certification in Kentucky if the previous certification is in issue or dispute.(3)
An applicant who is ineligible for certification pursuant to KRS 311A.050 through 311A.090 shall be ineligible for reinstatement.(4)
An EMS educator certification shall not be issued to an applicant for reinstatement for a level of instruction higher than his or her EMS provider certification or license.Section 5.
EMS Educator Reciprocity.(1)
A person certified as an EMS Educator or board-approved equivalent in another state or United States territory shall be eligible for Kentucky EMS Educator certification if the applicant submits:(a)
A completed Reciprocity Educator Application in KEMSIS;(b)
Payment of the reciprocity fee established in 202 KAR 7:030;(c)
Proof of certification or license by the board as an EMS provider or license as an RN, APRN, DO, MD, or PA; and(d)
Proof the applicant meets one (1) of the following:1.
Is certified as an EMS Educator or board-approved equivalent in another state or United States territory; or2.
Is certified as a teacher or educator through a state board of education in another state or United States territory.(2)
The applicant may only apply for educator certification at the same level of Educator certification currently held in another state or United States territory.Section 6.
Public Notice of Negative Action. The board office shall cause to be published on the board Web site the name of an EMS educator who:(1)
Is fined;(2)
Is placed on probationary status;(3)
Is placed on restricted status;(4)
Is suspended; or(5)
Has had his or her certification revoked.Section 7.
Educator Oversight. The board may conduct unscheduled visits to an EMS educator's classroom or to an EMS psychomotor examination site to verify compliance with KRS Chapter 311A and 202 KAR Chapter 7.Section 8.
Incorporation by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Initial Educator Application" in KEMSIS, August 2026;(b)
"Reciprocity Educator Application" in KEMSIS, August 2026;(c)
"Reinstatement Educator Application" in KEMSIS, August 2026;(d)
"Application for Educator Renewal" in KEMSIS, July 2019;(e)
"Military Extension Application" in KEMSIS, July 2019;(f)
"National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors", National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, August 2002; and(g)
"National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards", National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2021.(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Office for the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, 500 Mero Street, 5th Floor 5SE32, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, by appointment, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(3)
This material is also available on the board's Web site at: kbems.ky.gov.JOHN R. HOLDER, Chair
APPROVED BY AGENCY: August 13, 2026
FILED WITH LRC: October 13, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on December 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET at the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, 500 Mero Street, 5th Floor 5SE32, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by five (5) workdays prior to the hearing of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing is received by that date, the hearing may be canceled. This hearing is open to the public. Any person who wishes to be heard will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed administrative regulation. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through December 31, 2026. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person.
CONTACT PERSON: John K. Wood, counsel for the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, 163 East Main Street, Suite 200, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, Phone: (859) 225-4714, Fax: (859) 225-1493, Email: administrativeregulations@wgmfirm.com.
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
John K. Wood Phone: (859) 225-4714 Email: administrativeregulations@wgmfirm.com
Subject Headings:
Emergency Medical Services, Licensing, Education: Career and Technical
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes requirements for certification, recertification, and reciprocity of emergency medical services educators.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
KRS 311A.025 and 311A.030 require the board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to emergency medical services educators. This administrative regulation is necessary to establish requirements for certification, recertification, and reciprocity of emergency medical services educators, which were previously established in 202 KAR 7:601.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This administrative regulation conforms to the content of KRS 311A.025 and 311A.030 by establishing requirements for certification, recertification, and reciprocity of emergency medical services educators.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
KRS 311A.025 and 311A.030 require the board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to emergency medical services educators. This administrative regulation will assist in the effective administration of those statutes by establishing requirements for certification, recertification, and reciprocity of emergency medical services educators.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
This is a new administrative regulation.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
This is a new administrative regulation.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This is a new administrative regulation.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This is a new administrative regulation.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
No.
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
All EMS Educators and individuals seeking an EMS Educator certification will be affected by this administrative regulation.
(5) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (4) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (4) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
Individuals seeking an EMS Educator certification will be required to satisfy the initial certification or reciprocity requirements established by this administrative regulation. EMS Educators will be required to satisfy the renewal requirements of this administrative regulation and shall be subject to the reinstatement requirements as set forth in this administrative regulation.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
This administrative regulation does not establish any fees. However, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030, Section 3(6), EMS Educators will be required to pay a $60 certification renewal fee every two (2) years. Pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030, Section 4, applicants for reciprocity or reinstatement will be required to pay a $100 fee.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
As a result of compliance with this administrative regulation, EMS Educators will benefit from having a board-issued certification authorizing them to educate and train EMS personnel in accordance with their certification, and will benefit from the renewal provisions that confirm an EMS Educator remains qualified.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
Other than administrative costs, there will be no costs to the Board in implementing this administrative regulation.
(b) On a continuing basis:
Other than administrative costs, there will be no costs to the Board in implementing this administrative regulation.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
The Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services is a state agency that receives its annual budget from the state government.
(8) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
No increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
This administrative regulation does not establish any fees or directly or indirectly increase any fees. However, this administrative regulation references the fees established in the Board’s fee regulation, 202 KAR 7:030, which requires EMS Educators to pay a $60 certification renewal fee every two (2) years and requires applicants for reciprocity or reinstatement to pay a $100 fee.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
Tiering is not applied to this administrative regulation because this administrative regulation applies to all EMS Educators.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(1) Identify each state statute, federal statute, or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation:
. KRS 311A.025 and 311A.030 require the board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to emergency medical services educators. This administrative regulation establishes requirements for certification, recertification, and reciprocity of emergency medical services educators, which were previously established in 202 KAR 7:601.
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
This administrative regulation is expressly authorized and required by KRS 311A.025 and 311A.030, both of which were last amended by 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 105, secs. 8 and 5, respectively.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
This administrative regulation is promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
Local entities, such as EMS services, are not directly affected by this administrative regulation.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
EMS Educators and individuals seeking an EMS Educator certification.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None
For subsequent years:
None
(6) Provide a narrative to explain the following for each entity identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a)
(a) Fiscal impact of this administrative regulation:
This administrative regulation does not establish or increase any fees. However, EMS Educators will continue to pay the $60 certification renewal fee established in 202 KAR 7:030, Section 3(6), every two (2) years. Currently, there are 2,036 certified EMS Educators in Kentucky. Accordingly, the aggregate costs over a two-year period for all EMS Educator certification renewals are approximately $122,160.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
The renewal fee established in 202 KAR 7:030, Section 3(6), and the number of current EMS Educators.
(7) Explain, as it relates to the entities identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a):
(a) Whether this administrative regulation will have a "major economic impact", as defined by KRS 13A.010(14):
This administrative regulation will not have a major economic impact as defined by KRS 13A.010(14).
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
This administrative regulation will require EMS Educators to pay a $60 certification renewal fee every two years pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030, Section 3(6). Currently, there are 2,036 certified EMS Educators in Kentucky. Accordingly, the aggregate costs over a two-year period for all EMS Educator certification renewals are approximately $122,160.