| (a) The first responder training course described in
Government Code, §411.184 may only be provided by a certified
first responder instructor, and must be taught using the department
approved curriculum, training materials, and examinations.
(b) Following the classroom portion and the practical
exercises, applicants must pass both the department approved final
written examination and proficiency demonstration with a score of
90% or better on each. Applicants with a score of less than 90% on
the final written examination and the proficiency demonstration will
not receive a first responder certificate from the department.
(c) On completion of the first responder training course,
the certified first responder instructor who conducted the course
shall submit a report within five business days to the department
indicating whether the applicants in the course passed or failed.
The report must be submitted in the manner determined by the department.
(d) Certified first responder instructors must comply
with this chapter's rules relating to qualified handgun instructor
course scheduling, reporting, and record retention unless otherwise
provided in this section.
(e) Certified first responder instructors must submit
all failures of written examinations and proficiency demonstrations
to the department on the class completion notification. The notification
must indicate whether the failure occurred after the applicant had
been given three opportunities to pass the examinations.
(f) On successful completion of the written examinations
or proficiency demonstrations, the qualified handgun instructor shall
certify the applicant has established the applicant's proficiency
on the form and in the manner determined by the department.
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