Utah Admin. Code R911-5-800 - [Effective 7/10/2025] Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement
(1) The bureau may
endorse an individual as a critical care paramedic for up to a four-year
period.
(2) An individual who seeks
to become endorsed as a critical care paramedic shall submit to the bureau:
(a) documentation showing the applicant is a
licensed paramedic in the state;
(b) documentation the applicant is certified
by the International Board of Specialty Certification as a:
(i) certified critical care paramedic
(CCP-C); or
(ii) certified flight
paramedic (FP-C);
(c) a
completed application for critical care paramedic certification; and
(d) applicable fees.
(3) An applicant's education may not be used
in place of a valid and current International Board of Specialty Certification
critical care or flight paramedic certification to maintain the critical care
endorsement.
Notes
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(1) The department may license an individual as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, or paramedic who is licensed or certified by another state or certifying body if the applicant can demonstrate the applicant's out-of-state training and experience requirements are equivalent to or greater than what is required in Utah.
(2) An individual seeking reciprocity for licensure in Utah based on out-of-state training and experience shall:
(a) submit the applicable fees and a completed application, including Social Security number, to the department; and
(b) complete the following within two years of submitting the application:
(i) submit to and pass a background screening clearance, per Section R911-5-3200;
(ii) keep and submit upon request 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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular;
(iii) successfully complete the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician cognitive and psychomotor for EMR, EMT, AEMT, or paramedic examinations, or re-examinations, if necessary; and
(iv) submit a current certification or license from one of the states of the United States or its possessions, or current registration and the name of the training institution if registered with the National Registry of EMTs.
(3) A paramedic candidate shall also keep documentation of successful completion of Advanced Care Life Support or equivalent.
(4) AEMT and paramedic licensed personnel shall keep documentation of PEPP, PALS, or equivalent courses within the prior two years.