R426-5-300. EMS Individual Licensure for EMR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-IA, and Paramedic

  (1) The Department may license an EMR, EMT, EMT-IA, AEMT, or Paramedic for a two-year period.

  (2) An individual who wishes to become licensed as a EMR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-IA, or Paramedic shall:

  (a) successfully complete a Department-approved EMR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-IA, or Paramedic course as described in this rule;

  (b) be able to perform the functions listed in the National EMS Education Standards adopted in this rule as verified by personal attestation and successful accomplishment by certified EMS Instructors during the course;

  (c) achieve a favorable recommendation from the course coordinator and course medical director stating technical competence during field and clinical training and successful completion of all training requirements for an EMR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-IA, or Paramedic certification;

  (d) submit the applicable fees and a completed application, including social security number, to the Department;

  (e) submit to and pass a background investigation, including an FBI background investigation;

  (f) retain documentation of having completed a Department approved CPR course within the prior two years that is consistent with the most current American Heart Association Guidelines for the level of Healthcare Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) Basic Life Support (BLS); and

  (g) retain TB test results.

  (3) Age requirements:

  (a) EMR may certify at 16 years of age or older; and

  (b) EMT, AEMT, EMT-IA and Paramedic may certify at 18 years of age or older.

  (4) Within two years after the official course end date the applicant shall successfully complete the Department's approved National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician's written and practical EMR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-IA, or Paramedic examinations, or reexaminations, if necessary.

  (5) Licensed personnel shall retain and submit upon request by the Department any documentation required for licensure.

  (6) An individual who wishes to enroll in an AEMT, EMT-IA, or Paramedic course shall have as a minimum a Utah EMT license. This license or other equivalent state license or certification approved by the Department shall remain current until new license level is obtained.

  (7) The Department may extend time limits for an individual who has unusual circumstances or hardships.