Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
22.1 EMRs do not meet the requirements of EMT
and cannot transport a patient without a Delaware certified EMT present and in
the patient care compartment.
22.2
Eligibility for Delaware EMR certification is based on the following criteria:
22.2.1 An applicant must be a minimum of 16
years of age.
22.2.2 The applicant
must successfully complete an approved NHTSA National EMS education standards
most current EMR curriculum and have a current CPR/AED certification card,
approved by the Commission.
22.2.3
NREMT EMR certification is optional.
22.2.4 The applicant must submit required
applications and paperwork to the Commission.
22.3 Certification is valid for 2 years from
the date of course completion.
22.4
Recertification
22.4.1 The applicant must
recertify as determined by the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission.
22.4.1.1 The applicant must successfully
complete an approved NHTSA National EMS education standards most current EMR
refresher curriculum and have a current CPR/AED certification card, approved by
the Commission.
22.4.1.2 NREMR
registration is as determined by the National Registry.
22.4.1.3 The applicant for recertification
has not previously had their EMR or EMT certification, or their paramedic
license revoked. Previous suspension of any certification or license may be
grounds for denial of recertification.
22.5 Decertification. The applicant may have
their certification revoked by the Commission for any violation of this
regulation. The provisions of subsections 18.4 and 18.8 of this regulation are
expressly made applicable to EMR's.
22.6 Expired EMR Certifications
22.6.1 Individuals desiring certification as
an EMR after the expiration date of their certification may do so providing the
following conditions are met:
22.6.1.1 The
applicant's card has been expired for 24 months or less.
22.6.1.2 The applicant has successfully
completed an approved NHTSA National EMS education standards most current EMR
refresher curriculum and has a current CPR/AED certification card.
22.6.1.3 The applicant has submitted all
required applications and paperwork to the Commission.
22.6.1.4 The applicant for recertification
has not previously had their Delaware EMR or EMT certification, or their
paramedic license revoked. Previous suspension of a certification or license
may be grounds for denial of recertification.
22.7 Testing procedures Delaware EMR. Initial
testing and retesting for EMRs will follow the guidelines set forth by
Commission.
22.8 Reciprocity. An
EMR certified in another state may apply for reciprocity as an EMR in this
State if:
22.8.1 The applicant submits the
required paperwork and application form to the Delaware State Fire
School.
22.8.2 The applicant
provides a copy of their current State EMR Card.
22.8.3 The applicant provides a copy of their
current CPR/AED certification card, as approved by the Commission.
22.8.4 The applicant successfully completes
reciprocity requirements approved by the Commission conducted by the Delaware
State Fire School which includes, but is not limited to:
22.8.4.1 Practical examinations
22.8.4.2 State EMR written
examination.
