N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 10 § 800.12

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 800.12 - Reciprocal Certification Requirements

(a) To qualify for New York State certification based on out-of-state emergency medical responder, emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, emergency medical technician-paramedic, emergency medical services instructor certification or emergency medical services training credentials, a person must be currently certified or licensed by another state, the United States Military, or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, based on an out-of-state training program. The out-of-state training must be equivalent to or more stringent than New York State training and examination requirements.

(b) The applicant must:

(1) demonstrate a need for certification by providing proof of an educational or employment opportunity, or another acceptable need as determined by the department;

(2) have successfully completed a course that meets or exceeds a curriculum based on the current National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (2021), as incorporated by reference in section 800.15(a)(1) of this Part and is approved by the department;

(3) have successfully completed :

(i) a recognized out-of-state, or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, certification process in which the applicant has successfully passed a practical skills evaluation and cognitive examination, or completed a recertification process by continuing medical education within the New York state certification time period that is an equivalent program or process to New York State; and

(ii) a passing score on a cognitive examination and/or practical skills evaluation to determine equivalency of training, as required by the department.

(4) submit a complete application for reciprocal certification on forms provided by the department;

(5) submit the non-refundable filing fee, not to exceed $99, as determined by the department on the application;

(6) if the applicant has been convicted of one or more criminal offenses, as defined in section 800.3(ak) of this part, be found eligible after a balancing of the factors set out in Article 23-A of the Correction Law. In accordance with that Article, no application for a license shall be denied by reason of the applicant having been previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses unless (i) there is a direct relationship between one or more of the previous criminal offenses and duties required of this certificate or (ii) certifying the applicant would involve an unreasonable risk to property or the safety or welfare of a specific individual or the general public. In determining these questions, the department will look at all factors listed under New York State Correction Law Section 753;

(7) not have been found guilty or in violation, in any jurisdiction, of any other non-criminal offense or statutory and/or regulatory violation, as those terms are defined in section 800.3 of this Part, relating to patient safety unless the department determines such applicant would not involve an unreasonable risk to property or the safety or welfare of a specific individual or the general public; and

(8) meet the minimum age requirements for the level of certification the candidate is applying for, as stated in section 800.6 of this Part.

(c) Reciprocity cannot be used for recertification of a NYS certification unless extenuating circumstances can be shown.

(d) Reciprocity certification shall expire on the same date as the applicant's out-of-state certification, except that such certification shall be for no more than New York State certification period.

(e) The candidate shall disclose all outstanding violations or charges of rules or laws governing emergency medical services in the state(s) in which the person holds current certification or licensure.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 § 800.12

Amended New York State Register July 6, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 27, eff. 7/6/2016

Amended New York State Register January 9, 2019/Volume XLI, Issue 02, eff. 1/9/2019

Amended New York State Register June 5, 2024/Volume XLVI, Issue 23, eff. 6/5/2024