R426-5-700. License Renewal Requirements for EMD

  (1) The Department may renew an individual license for a two-year period or for a shorter period as modified by the Department to standardize renewal cycles.

  (2) An individual seeking renewal shall:

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

  (b) submit to and pass a background screening clearance as per R426-5-3100;

  (c) retain 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 the level of Adult and Pediatric Healthcare Professional CPR and ECC BLS. CPR shall be kept current during licensure;

  (d) a minimum of a two-hour course in critical incident stress management (CISM);

  (e) successfully complete certification in a Department approved EMD protocol system; and

  (3) An EMD applying for renewal shall have the communications center supervisor or Department endorsed training officer of the designated medical dispatch center submit a letter verifying the completion of renewal requirements.

  (4) Individuals are responsible to complete and submit all required renewal material to the Department at one time, no later than 30 days and no earlier than one year prior to the individual's current license expiration date. Renewal material submitted less than 30 days may result in license expiration. The Department processes renewal material in the order received.

  (5) The Department may shorten an individual's license period.

  (6) The Department may not lengthen an individual's license period to more than two years unless the individual is a member of the National Guard or reserve component of the armed forces and was on active duty when their license expired.