(1) EMT-B programs must assure that the student completes, as a minimum, ten hours of observational time with an EMS, or in an emergency room if an EMS is not readily available. During this time the student shall:

(a) have at least two patient contacts during which the student can observe patient care; and

(b) have at least two patient contacts in which the student conducts a patient assessment.

(2) EMT-I and EMT-P programs must assure that the student completes, as a minimum, the clinical contact requirements identified in the board-approved USDOT curriculum, including revisions.