Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-2-1-.10

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 420-2-1-.10 - License Expiration, Renewal, And Reinstatement For EMS Personnel

(1) Prior to license expiration, the OEMS will attempt to notify each licensed individual utilizing the most recent contact information that has been provided. If an individual fails to receive this notice, it will not relieve him or her of the responsibility for license renewal.

(2) Renewal applications received after March 1 will not guarantee the applicant's license will be processed in time to avoid expiring. All individual licenses expire on March 31 of a given year.

(3) Any applicant who submits an application attesting that all continuing education requirements have been met, when they have not, will be subject to disciplinary action for falsification of records.

(4) All individuals are subject to an audit of all information attested to on the application. All applicants who are selected for audit have 72 hours to submit their documentation. Failure to provide the requested documentation will result in disciplinary action for falsification of records.

(5) An individual who was licensed prior to 1986 and was not required to obtain NREMT certification for initial licensure will be granted amnesty for the requirement of maintaining NREMT certification. In lieu of the NREMT certification requirement, these individuals may submit current OEMS continuing education requirements and OEMS approved adult and pediatric protocol education. If NREMT certification is obtained, it must be maintained for continued licensure.

(6) An individual whose license has been revoked may reapply for licensure no less than 2 years after the licensure action was taken.

(7) An individual whose application was denied and whose denial was unsuccessfully appealed at a hearing may reapply for licensure no less than 2 years after the date the final order was rendered.

(8) An individual who chose to consent to surrender his or her license to avoid a hearing and possible adverse licensure action may reapply for licensure no less than 2 years after the surrender was approved and accepted by the Board.

(9) The license renewal fees for the OEMS are listed in Rule 420-1-5-.08(3), Ala. Admin. Code.

(10) Renewal Level Requirements:

(a) Emergency Medical Responder (EMR):

1. A completed application and the 2-year license renewal fee in the form of a check, money order, credit card, debit card, or cash.

2. Current NREMT certification.

(b) EMT:

1. A completed application and the 2-year license renewal fee in the form of a check, money order, credit card, debit card, or cash.

2. OEMS approved adult and pediatric protocols update.

3. Current NREMT certification.

(c) EMT-Intermediate (I-85):

1. A completed application and the 2-year license renewal fee in the form of a check, money order, credit card, debit card, or cash.

2. OEMS approved adult and pediatric protocols update.

3. Meet the OEMS continuing education requirements.

(d) Advanced EMT:

1. A completed application and the 2-year license renewal fee in the form of a check, money order, credit card, debit card, or cash.

2. OEMS approved adult and pediatric protocols update.

3. Current NREMT certification.

(e) Paramedic:

1. A completed application and the 2-year license renewal fee in the form of a check, money order, credit card, debit card, or cash.

2. OEMS approved adult and pediatric protocols update.

3. Current NREMT certification.

(11) Duplicate license.

(a) A completed application.

(b) A license fee in the form of a check, money order, credit card, debit card, or cash.

(12) Renewal applications may be paid by credit card or debit card through the OEMS on-line process, but each EMSP shall meet the same requirements as listed above.

(13) For license reinstatement, an application must be resubmitted to the OEMS.

(14) All licenses expire at midnight on March 31 in the stated year of their expiration.

(15) All EMSP who fail to renew their license shall follow the guidelines established by the NREMT. This information may be found at http://www.nremt.org.

(16) An individual who was licensed prior to 1986 and was not required to obtain NREMT certification for initial licensure may reinstate his or her license through April 30, providing the current OEMS educational requirements of the license expiration year have been met. Those individuals who have not been reinstated by May 1 will be subject to the OEMS initial licensure process.

(17) All EMSP whose license expires will be required to pay an additional $50.00 late fee and complete a fingerprint-based state and national criminal background check through the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and pay all costs associated with the background check. All fingerprint-based background checks must be completed in accordance with OEMS policy.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-2-1-.10

New Rule: Filed September 20, 1996; effective October 24, 1996. Amended: Filed March 20, 2001; effective April 24, 2001. Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 17, 2007; effective January 21, 2008. Repealed and New Rule: Filed April 20, 2011; effective May 25, 2011. Amended: Filed January 17, 2013; effective February 21, 2013.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 06, March 31, 2017, eff. 4/30/2017.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 05, February 28, 2019, eff. 4/7/2019.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 07, April 30, 2020, eff. 6/14/2020.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 05, February 28, 2022, eff. 4/14/2022.

Rule 420-2-1-.17 was repealed as per certification Filed March 20, 2001; effective April 24, 2001. As a result of this Rule 420-2-1-.24 was renumbered to 420-2-1-.23. Rule 420-2-1-.23 was renumbered 420-2-1-.10 as per certification Filed February 20, 2019; effective April 7, 2019.

Authors: William Crawford, M.D.; Jamie Gray

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-18-1, et seq.