Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77 § 515.540

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 515.540 - EMT, A-EMT, EMT-I and Paramedic Licensure

a) To be licensed by the Department as an EMT, A-EMT, or Paramedic, an individual must pass the NREMT examination.

b) Within 24 months of NREMT certification, the applicant shall apply for initial licensure to the Department through the EMS System that sponsored the education program, using forms specified by the Department. The application will include demographic information, social security number, child support statement, felony conviction statement, and applicable fees, and will require EMS System authorization. (see Section 515.460(a)).

c) An EMS license will specify the level of licensure, i.e., EMT, A-EMT, EMT-I or Paramedic, and will be effective for a period of four years.

d) An EMT, A-EMT, EMT-I or Paramedic shall notify the Department within 30 days after any change in name or address. Notification may be in person or by mail, phone, fax or electronic mail. Addresses may be changed through the Department's on-line system. Name and gender changes require certified copies of court orders, i.e., marriage license or court documents.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 515.540

Amended at 27 Ill. Reg. 1276, effective January 10, 2003

Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 17632, effective 9/20/2018

Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 16159, effective 11/1/2024