Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.01.07 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) - PERSONNEL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
PERSONNEL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Section 16.01.07.108 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT - MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY, VETERANS, AND SPOUSES

01. Military, Veteran, or Spouse. Are a member of the military, a veteran, or a spouse of any such person.

02. Graduation Required. Have successfully completed an education program that is substantially equivalent to the approved education course recognized by the EMS Bureau under IDAPA 16.01.05, "Emergency Medical Services -- Education, Instructor, and Examination Requirements."

03. Licensing Examination. Successfully complete, or have successfully completed, the same standardized examination for the level of licensure on the application required under IDAPA 16.01.05, "Emergency Medical Services (EMS) -- Education, Instructor, and Examination Requirements."

04. License from Another Jurisdiction. Possess a current, valid, and unrestricted EMS personnel license, at the same or higher level as the Idaho license being requested, from another state, district, or territory of the United States. The license of any individual subject to official investigation or disciplinary proceedings is not considered current, valid, and unrestricted.

05. Criminal History and Background Check. Successfully complete a criminal history and background check in accordance with the provisions in IDAPA 16.05.06, "Criminal History and Background Checks." Denial without the grant of an exemption under the provisions in IDAPA 16.05.06, "Criminal History and Background Checks," will result in denial or revocation of licensure.

06. Declaration of Previous Applications and Licensures. Declare each state or jurisdiction in which they have ever applied for, been denied, or held an EMS license or certification.

07. Authorization for Release of Information. Provide authorization for the EMS authority in other states or jurisdictions to release the candidate's registration, licensure, and certification information to the Idaho EMS Bureau.

08. Provide Current Affiliation with EMS Agency. Declare all organizations in which they are allowed to practice as licensed personnel. A candidate must have a current affiliation with a licensed EMS agency that functions at, or above, the level of licensure being sought by the candidate.

09. Valid Identification. Have a valid state driver's license, an Idaho identification card issued by a county driver's license examining station, or an identification card issued by the armed forces of the United States.

10. Submit Required Licensure Fee. Submit the applicable initial licensure fee provided in Section 111 of these rules. A candidate for EMR or EMT level of licensure has no fee requirement.