Utah Admin. Code R911-5-201 - [Effective 7/10/2025] Licensure of EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics

(1) A license issued by the bureau is valid for no more than two years unless it is extended by the bureau to standardize the renewal cycle.

(a) The bureau may modify license periods to standardize renewal cycles.

(b) A suspension or probation of a license does not change the expiration date.

(2) An individual seeking to become licensed shall submit to the bureau:

(a) documentation of successful completion of a bureau approved course for the respective license;

(b) a letter written and signed by a bureau endorsed EMS instructor stating that the applicant has competently and successfully performed the functions listed in the National EMS Education Standards referenced in Section R911-5-200;

(c) a completed application;

(d) applicable fees;

(e) information necessary for a background clearance, including social security number, fingerprints, and other information required by Section 53-2d-410;

(f) a certificate of completion of a bureau approved cardiopulmonary resuscitation course dated no more than two years before the date of application;

(g) a favorable written recommendation from the course coordinator and course medical director stating technical competence during field and clinical training and successful completion of training requirements for licensure no more than two years before the date of application; and

(h) documentation of successful completion of a bureau approved written examination or re-examination no more than two years after the date the course under Subsection R911-5-201(2)(d)(iv) was completed.

(3) An applicant shall satisfy the following age requirements for licensure:

(a) 16 years of age or older for an EMR license; and

(b) 18 years of age or older for an EMT, AEMT, and paramedic license.

(4) An individual enrolling in an AEMT or paramedic course shall maintain a current Utah EMT license or higher, until a new license level is granted.

(5) The course coordinator and course medical director shall submit written verification of the successful candidates to the bureau for review upon successful completion of a bureau approved course for a license.

(6) The bureau may extend a license recommendation and verification time limit for an individual who has unusual circumstances or hardships.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R911-5-201

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-01, effective 12/4/2024, exp. 4/3/2025 (Emergency) Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-07, effective 3/12/2025, exp. 7/10/2025 (Emergency) Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-12, effective 6/10/2025