Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-25-404 - Application Requirements for EMCT Recertification (Authorized by A.R.S. Sections 36-2202(A)(2), (3), (4), and (6), (B), and (H) and 36-2204(1), (4), and (6))

A. An individual may apply for recertification at the same classification level of EMCT certification held or at a lower classification level of EMCT certification:

1. Within 90 days before the expiration date of the individual's current EMCT certification;

2. Within the 30-day period after the expiration date of the individual's EMCT certification, as provided in subsection (G); or

3. Within the extension time period granted under R9-25-405.

B. To apply for recertification, an applicant shall submit to the Department an application, including:

1. The following information in a Department-provided format:

a. The applicant's name, address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, and Social Security number;

b. The applicant's current certification number;

c. Responses to questions addressing the applicant's criminal history according to R9-25-402(B), (D), and (E);

d. Whether the applicant has within the five years before the date of the application had:

i. EMCT certification or recertification revoked in Arizona;

ii. Certification, recertification, or licensure at an EMCT classification level revoked, suspended, or voluntarily surrendered in another state or jurisdiction; or

iii. Certification or licensure as a health professional, as defined in A.R.S. § 36-3201, revoked, suspended, or voluntarily surrendered in Arizona or in another state or jurisdiction;

e. An indication of the classification level of EMCT certification held currently or within the past 30 days and of the classification level of EMCT certification for which recertification is requested;

f. If the applicant is employed, the name of the employer;

f.g. Attestation that all information required as part of the application has been submitted and is true and accurate; and

g.h. The applicant's signature or electronic signature and date of signature;

2. For each affirmative response to a question addressing the applicant's criminal history required in subsection (B)(1)(c), a detailed explanation in a Department-provided format and supporting documentation;

3. For an affirmative response to subsection (B)(1)(d), a detailed explanation in a Department-provided format; and

4. For an application submitted within 30 days after the expiration date of EMCT certification, a nonrefundable certification extension fee of $150.

C. In addition to the application in subsection (B), an applicant for EMCT recertification shall submit one of the following to the Department:

1. A certificate of course completion issued by the training program director under R9-25-304(F) showing that within two years before the date of the application, the applicant completed either:

a. The refresher course in R9-25-305(G), (I), or (K), as applicable; or

b. The refresher challenge examination in R9-25-305(H), (J), or (L), as applicable;

2. Documentation of;

a. Current registration in a national certification organization at the applicable or higher classification level of EMCT classification; and

b. For a recertifying Paramedic applying for continued endorsement for providing critical care services, current certification in critical care paramedicine by a national certification organization; or

3. Attestation in a Department-provided format that the applicant:

a. Has documentation of current certification in adult, pediatric, and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation through instruction consistent with American Heart Association recommendations for emergency cardiovascular care by EMCTs;

b. For EMT-I(99) recertification or Paramedic recertification, has documentation of current certification in advanced emergency cardiac life support;

c. Has documentation of having completed within the previous two years the following number of hours of continuing education in topics that are consistent with the content of the applicable refresher course:

i. For EMT recertification, a minimum of 24 hours;

ii. For AEMT recertification, EMT-I(99) recertification, or Paramedic recertification without endorsement for providing critical care services, a minimum of 48 hours;

iii. For Paramedic recertification and continuing endorsement for providing critical care services, a minimum of 60 hours, with at least 8 hours on topics pertinent to providing critical care services; and

iii.iv. Included in the hours required in subsections (C)(3)(c)(i), (ii), or (iii), as applicable, a minimum of 5 hours in pediatric emergency care; and

d. For EMT recertification, has functioned in the capacity of an EMT for at least 240 hours during the previous two years.

D. An applicant who submits an attestation under subsection (C)(3) shall maintain the applicable documentation for at least three years after the date of the application.

E. If an individual submits an application for recertification, with a certification extension fee, within 30 days after the expiration date of the individual's EMCT certification, the individual:

1. Was authorized to act as an EMCT during the period between the expiration date of the individual's EMCT certification and the date the application was submitted, and

2. Is authorized to act as an EMCT until the Department makes a final determination on the individual's application for recertification.

F. If an individual does not submit an application for recertification before the expiration date of the individual's EMCT certification or, with a certification extension fee, within 30 days after the expiration date of the individual's EMCT certification, the individual:

1. Is not an EMCT,

2. Was not authorized to act as an EMCT during the 30-day period after the expiration date of the individual's EMCT certification, and

3. May submit an application to the Department for initial EMCT certification according to R9-25-403.

G. The Department shall approve or deny an application for recertification according to Article 12 of this Chapter.

H. If the Department denies an application for recertification, the applicant may request a hearing according to A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10.

I. The Department may deny, based on failure to meet the standards for recertification in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 21.1 and this Article, an application submitted with a certification extension fee.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-25-404

Adopted effective October 15, 1996 (Supp. 96-4). Section repealed; new Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 5372, effective January 3, 2004 (Supp. 03-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 4404, effective January 6, 2007 (Supp. 06-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 332, effective 12/31/2024.