Section R911-5-300 - EMS Personnel Licensure for EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs, Paramedics, and CRTs(1) The department may license an EMR, EMT, AEMT, paramedic, or CRT for a two-year period. The department may modify a license period to standardize renewal cycles.(2) An individual who wishes to become licensed as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, paramedic, or CRT shall: (a) successfully complete a department-approved EMR, EMT, AEMT, paramedic, or CRT course;(b) be able to perform the functions listed in the National EMS Education Standards referenced in Subsection R911-5-200(2) as verified by personal attestation and successful accomplishment by department-endorsed EMS instructors;(c) achieve a favorable recommendation from the course coordinator and course medical director stating technical competence during field and clinical training and successful completion of training requirements for an EMR, EMT, AEMT, paramedic, or CRT licensure;(d) submit the applicable fees and a completed application, including Social Security number, to the department;(e) submit to and pass a background investigation, including an FBI background investigation; and(f) keep documentation of having completed a department-approved cardiopulmonary resuscitation course within the prior two years that is consistent with the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for the Level of Adult and Pediatric Healthcare Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care Basic Life Support.(3) An individual who wishes to become licensed as a CRT shall: (a) successfully complete a department-approved CRT course;(b) be able to perform the functions as described in Subsection R911-5-200(4);(c) submit the applicable fees and a completed application, including Social Security number, to the department; and(d) submit to and pass a background investigation, including an FBI background investigation.(4) Age requirements:(a) EMR may be licensed at 16 years of age or older;(b) EMT, AEMT, and paramedic may be licensed at 18 years of age or older; and(c) CRT may be licensed at 21 years of age or older.(5) Within two years after the official course end date, the applicant for EMR, EMT, AEMT, paramedic, or CRT licensure shall successfully complete the department's approved National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician's written and practical EMR, EMT, AEMT, or paramedic examinations, or re-examinations, if necessary.(6) Licensed personnel shall keep and submit upon request by the department any documentation required for licensure.(7) An individual who wishes to enroll in an AEMT or paramedic course shall have as a minimum a Utah EMT license, and the license shall remain current until the new license level is obtained.(8) An individual who wishes to enroll in a CRT course shall be a licensed EMS personnel or a law enforcement officer for at least two years before enrollment or have at least two years of equivalent experience before enrollment into a CRT course or program.(9) Upon successful completion of the program, written verification of the successful candidates shall be submitted to the department for review.(10) The department may extend time limits for an individual who has unusual circumstances or hardships.Utah Admin. Code R911-5-300
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-14, effective 7/1/2024