Common use of Professional Competency Clause in Contracts

Professional Competency. The maintenance of professional competency is the joint responsibility of the RVFD and each paramedic. The Department will allow each paramedic thirty-two (32) hours per fiscal year to maintain these skills. The RVFD and the RVFA will work together to determine the best way to transition to the fiscal year. If the paramedic chooses to attend such skills maintenance on duty, then a replacement will be hired if needed. If the paramedic wishes to attend off duty, they will be compensated at no more than eight hours of overtime per day.

Professional Competency. The maintenance of professional competency is the joint responsibility of the RVFD and each paramedic. The Department will allow each paramedic thirty-two (32) hours per fiscal year to maintain these skills. The RVFD and the RVFA RVFFA will work together to determine the best way to transition to the fiscal year. If the paramedic chooses to attend such skills maintenance on duty, then a replacement will be hired if needed. If the paramedic wishes to attend off duty, they he or she will be compensated at no more than eight hours of overtime per day.