R426-5-800. Reciprocity for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic

  (1) The Department may license an individual as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic who is licensed or certified by another state or certifying body if the applicant can demonstrate the applicant's out-of-state training and experience requirements are equivalent to or greater than what is required in Utah.

  (2) An individual seeking reciprocity for licensure in Utah based on out-of-state training and experience shall:

  (a) Submit the applicable fees and a completed application, including social security number to the Department and complete all of the following within two years of submitting the application;

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

  (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 Healthcare Professional CPR and ECC and BLS. A Paramedic candidate shall also retain documentation of successful completion of ACLS or equivalent. All AMET, EMT-IA, and Paramedic licensed personnel shall retain documentation of PEPP, PALS, or equivalent courses within the prior two years;

  (d) successfully complete the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician's written and practical EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic examinations, or reexaminations, if necessary; and

  (e) submit a current certification or license from one of the states of the United States or its possessions, or current registration and the name of the training institution if registered with the National Registry of EMTs.