Section R911-5-600 - License Renewal Requirements for EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics(1) The department may renew an individual license for a two-year period. The department may modify the period for a license to standardize renewal cycles.(2) An individual seeking license renewal shall:(a) submit the applicable fees and a completed application, including Social Security number, to the department;(b) submit a completed Utah EMS application to the department, no later than 30 days and no earlier than six months before the individual's current license expiration date;(c) have a current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification for their current license level;(d) submit to and pass a background screening clearance, per Section R911-5-3200;(e) keep documentation and submit, upon request, proof 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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular;(f) provide documentation of completion of department-approved continuing medical education requirements; and(g) maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification during licensure period.(3) The EMR, EMT, AEMT, and paramedic shall complete the required continuing medical education hours, as outlined in Recertification Guide Version 4, published by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, incorporated by reference in this rule. The hours shall be completed throughout the prior two years.(4) An individual is responsible to complete and submit required renewal material and the recertification application to the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, per the guidance provided under "Renewal License" on the department website.(5) A department-approved entity that provides continuing medical education may compile renewal materials on behalf of an EMR, EMT, AEMT, or paramedic; however, the individual EMR, EMT, AEMT, or paramedic is responsible for a timely and complete submission.(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 is on active duty when the license expires.Utah Admin. Code R911-5-600
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-14, effective 7/1/2024