R426-5-900. Lapsed Licenses

  (1) An individual whose EMR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-IA, Paramedic, or EMD license has expired for less than one year may, within one year after expiration, complete all renewal requirements, pay a late licensure fee. Individuals applying for EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic licensure also may be required to successfully pass the Department's approved written examination to become licensed. The individual's new expiration date will be two years from the previous expiration date.

  (2) An individual whose license for EMR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-IA, or Paramedic has expired for more than one year shall:

  (a) submit a letter of recommendation including results of an oral examination, from a certified off-line medical director, verifying proficiency in patient care skills at the licensure level;

  (b) successfully complete the applicable Department's approved written examination;

  (c) complete all renewal requirements; and

  (d) the individual's new expiration date will be two years from the completion of all renewal materials.

  (3) An individual whose certification has lapsed, is not authorized to provide care as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, EMT-IA, Paramedic, or EMD until the individual completes the renewal process.