Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R426 - Population Health, Emergency Medical Services
Rule R426-5 - Emergency Medical Services Training, Endorsement, Certification, and Licensing Standards
Section R426-5-800 - Reciprocity for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 426-5-800

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(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 complete the following within two years of submitting the application;

(b) submit to and pass a background screening clearance as per R426-5-3200;

(c) retain documentation of having completed a cardiopulmonary resuscitation course within the prior two years that is consistent with the 2020 version of the American Heart Association Guidelines for the level of Adult and Pediatric Healthcare Professional Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Basic Life Support. A Paramedic candidate shall also retain documentation of successful completion of Advanced Care Life Support or equivalent. AMET, EMT-IA, and Paramedic licensed personnel shall retain documentation of PEPP, PALS, or equivalent courses within the prior two years;

(d) successfully complete the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician's written and practical EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic examinations, or reexaminations, if necessary; and

(e) 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.

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