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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