R426-5-500. License Challenges

  (1) The Department may license an individual as an EMT or AEMT, in consecutive order; individuals with military medical training, a registered nurse licensed in Utah, a nurse practitioner licensed in Utah, a physician assistant licensed in Utah, or a physician licensed in Utah who:

  (a) is able to demonstrate knowledge, proficiency and competency to perform all the functions listed in the National EMS Education Standards as verified by personal attestation and successful demonstration to a currently certified course coordinator and an off-line medical director;

  (b) has a knowledge of:

  (i) medical control protocols;

  (ii) state and local protocols; and

  (iii) the role and responsibilities of an EMT or AEMT respectively;

  (c) maintain and submit documentation of having completed a CPR course within the prior two years that is consistent with the most current version of the American Heart Association Guidelines for adult and Pediatric Healthcare Professional CPR and ECC BLS; and

  (d) is 18 years of age or older.

  (2) To become licensed, the applicant shall:

  (a) submit the applicable fees and a completed application, including social security number, signature, and, proof of current Utah license as a Registered Nurse, a Physician Assistant, or a Medical Doctor, or military transcripts for training;

  (b) successfully complete the Department approved written and practical EMT or AEMT examinations, or reexaminations, if necessary; and

  (c) submit to and pass a background screening clearance as per R426-5-3200.