Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024
(a) In order to be credentialed by the OEMS
as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic, individuals shall:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age. An
examination may be taken at age 17; however, the EMS credential shall not be
issued until the applicant has reached the age of 18.
(2) Complete an approved educational program
as set forth in Rule .0501 of this Section for their level of
application.
(3) Complete a scope
of practice performance evaluation that uses performance measures based on the
cognitive, psychomotor, and affective educational objectives set forth in Rule
.0501 of this Section and that is consistent with their level of application,
and approved by the OEMS. This scope of practice evaluation shall be completed
no more than one year prior to examination. This evaluation shall be conducted
by a Level I or Level II EMS Instructor credentialed at or above the level of
application or under the direction of the primary credentialed EMS instructor
or educational medical advisor for the approved educational program.
(4) Within 90 days from their course graded
date as reflected in the OEMS credentialing database, complete a written
examination administered by the OEMS. If the applicant fails to register and
complete a written examination within the 90-day period, the applicant shall
obtain a letter of authorization to continue eligibility for testing from his
or her EMS Educational Institution's program director to qualify for an
extension of the 90-day requirement set forth in this Paragraph. If the EMS
Educational Institution's program director declines to provide a letter of
authorization, the applicant shall be disqualified from completing the
credentialing process. Following a review of the applicant's specific
circumstances, OEMS staff will determine, based on professional judgment, if
the applicant qualifies for EMS credentialing eligibility. The OEMS shall
notify the applicant in writing within 10 business days of the decision.
(A) a maximum of three attempts within six
months shall be allowed.
(B) if
unable to pass the written examination requirement after three attempts, the
educational program shall become invalid and the individual may only become
eligible for credentialing by repeating the requirements set forth in Rule
.0501 of this Section.
(5) Submit to a criminal background history
check as set forth in Rule .0511 of this Section.
(6) Submit evidence of completion of all
court conditions resulting from any misdemeanor or felony
conviction(s).
(b) An
individual seeking credentialing as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic may qualify
for initial credentialing under the legal recognition option set forth in G.S.
131E-159(c). Individuals seeking credentialing as an AEMT or Paramedic shall
submit documentation that the credential being used for application is from an
educational program meeting the requirements as set forth in Rule .0501 of this
Section. Individuals applying to OEMS for legal recognition, who completed
initial educational courses through an OEMS approved North Carolina educational
institution, shall complete a written examination administered by the
OEMS.
(c) In order to be
credentialed by the OEMS as an EMD, individuals shall:
(1) be at least 18 years of age;
(2) complete the educational requirements set
forth in Rule .0501 of this Section;
(3) possess a valid CPR card;
(4) submit to a criminal background history
check as defined in Rule .0511 of this Section;
(5) submit evidence of completion of all
court conditions resulting from any misdemeanor or felony conviction(s);
and
(6) possess an EMD nationally
recognized credential pursuant to G.S. 131E-159(d).
(d) Pursuant to G.S. 131E-159(h), the
Department shall not issue an EMS credential for any person listed on the
Department of Public Safety, Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry, or
who was convicted of an offense that would have required registration if
committed at a time when registration would have been required by
law.
Authority
G.S.
131E-159(a);
131E-159(b);
131E-159(g);
131E-159(h);
143-508(d)(3);
143B-952; Temporary Adoption
Eff. January 1, 2002;
Eff. February 1, 2004;
Amended
Eff. January 1, 2009;
Readopted Eff. January 1, 2017;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2021.
