University of Washington 9/15/2023

2023.060 Emerg Med HMC City of Everett Page 2 of 7 Program sessions to discuss and evaluate the Paramedic Training Program. These meetings will take place in person if practicable, otherwise by telephone conference. 6. Fire Department will provide the names for all Paramedic Students to be enrolled in the Paramedic Training Program at least six weeks before the beginning date of the relevant Program session. Fire Department is responsible for supplying any additional information required by UW prior to the arrival of Paramedic Students. Fire Department will immediately notify UW in writing of any change or proposed change in a Paramedic Student 7. Fire Department will designate as Paramedic Students only those employees who have current Washington State EMT-B status (through June 30 of the following year), HIPAA training, and who meet all applicable UW entrance requirements. 8. Fire Department will ensure current CDC and OSHA standards for healthcare personnel, upon program entry and again each time standards are changed or updated. Fire Department will also ensure students receive initial and annual tuberculosis screening according to current CDC and OSHA guidelines. Fire Department will provide information to UW regarding Paramedic Student status concerning the above requirements prior to enrollment in the Paramedic Training Program. 9. Fire Department agrees to request a Child Adult Abuse Law and criminal background check (CAAL check) through the Washington State Patrol pursuant to RCW 43.43.830-.842. Fire Department agrees to provide UW with a copy of the check result pertaining to each Paramedic Student considered for placement at the UW. Fire Department acknowledges that placement of each Paramedic Student at the UW is contingent upon provision of information dated less than two years prior to the commencement of the Paramedic Training Program. 10. Fire Department will be responsible for each while on duty at UW and his or her health insurance coverage during participation in the Paramedic Training Program. 11. Fire Department will comply with and ensure to the extent possible that Paramedic Students comply with the policies and procedures established by UW. Fire Department will notify each Paramedic Student of his or her status and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement. UW RESPONSIBILITIES 12. UW will be responsible for planning, instruction, and administration of the Paramedic Training Program, and will provide Paramedic Students with a desirable Paramedic Training experience within the scope of this Agreement. The program is intended to allow Paramedic Students to meet the educational requirements for paramedic certification with the Washington Department of Health pursuant to RCW 18.71.205 and WAC Chapter 246-976. 13. UW will evaluate Paramedic Student progress as part of the Paramedic Training Program. UW provided by Fire Department. 14. UW will have the final responsibility for grading Paramedic Students.