09-137 C.M.R. ch. 24, § 03 - Eligibility Requirements to Apply for a Guide's License

A. A guide applicant may be denied a license to guide if that person:

1. Fails to meet the qualifications as provided within Title 12 M.R.S. § 12853;

2. Fails to meet eligibility requirements as found within Chapter 24.03;

3. Fails to satisfactorily complete the application including any false statements or misrepresentation;

4. Fails to pass the written or oral examination;

5. Fails to pass the background check; or

6. Has a revoked or suspended license to engage in any of the activities for which classification is being sought.

B. First-time guide applicants must be currently certified in first-aid. Proof of certification may be established by submitting:

1. A current certification of American Red Cross Standard First Aid. (Current certifications beyond standard first-aid will also be recognized and accepted: Basic EMT, EMT, Paramedic, or equivalent course approved by the Department) or:

2. Written certification from an individual with a current instructor certification that the applicant has received training and demonstrated proficiency in the following areas:

a. Emergency action principles;

b. Primary and secondary surveys of the victim;

c. Procedures for clearing airway obstructions;

d. Shock;

e. Internal and external bleeding;

f. Burns, including heat, electrical and chemical burns;

g. Injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including open and closed fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains;

h. Medical emergencies, including heart attack, stroke, poisoning, insulin shock, diabetic coma and seizures;

i. Injuries from exposure to extreme heat and cold including heat stroke, heat exhaustion, hypothermia and frostbite;

j. Animal and human bites, insect bites and stings, and snakebites;

k. Specific injuries to the eyes and nose;

l. Bandaging and splinting techniques; and

m. Emergency rescues

C. First-time guide applicants must document field experience related to the license classification in which they are applying. This will be done by submitting a written summary on the application provided, that verifies a minimum of 100 hours within the past 4 years of field experience, training, job shadowing and/or apprenticeship for the discipline related to the classification in which they are applying.

D. New and renewal applicants must comply with a criminal history background check in accordance with Title 12 M.R.S. § 12853 and provide verification that they have not been convicted of committing a crime as described within 12 M.R.S. § 10908(1)(D).

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09-137 C.M.R. ch. 24, § 03