Section 16-31-3-10 - Renewal of certificates and licenses; conditions(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), to renew a certificate or license issued under this chapter upon expiration of the certificate or license for any reason, a person must comply with any continuing education requirements that have been established by the commission and complete training meeting standards set forth in section 2(1)(E) of this chapter. To renew a certificate or license issued under this chapter after a revocation of the certificate or license, a person must comply with all the requirements of this chapter that apply to the original certification or licensure.(b) A renewal of an emergency medical technician or advanced emergency medical technician certificate or a paramedic license shall be issued to an individual who meets the following conditions: (1) While holding a valid certificate or license, enters the armed forces of the United States, including: (E) the Coast Guard; but excluding the guard and reserve components of those forces.
(2) Is discharged from the armed forces of the United States within forty-eight (48) months after the individual entered the armed forces.(3) Successfully completes, not more than nine (9) months after the individual's discharge from the armed forces of the United States, a refresher course approved by the commission.(4) Applies for the certificate or license renewal not more than one (1) year after the individual's discharge from the armed forces of the United States.(5) Passes the written and practical skills examinations.(c) A renewal of an emergency medical technician or advanced emergency medical technician certificate or a paramedic license must be issued to an individual who meets the following conditions:(1) While holding a valid certificate or license, the individual is called to active military duty as a member of the Indiana National Guard or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including: (2) The individual provides the emergency medical services commission with a copy of the document from the armed forces that called the individual to active duty.(3) The individual applies for the certificate or license renewal not more than one hundred twenty (120) days after the individual leaves active duty.Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-11(c), (d).
Amended by P.L. 139-2023,SEC. 3, eff. 7/1/2023.Amended by P.L. 77-2012, SEC. 30, eff. 7/1/2012.As added by P.L. 2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L. 205-2003, SEC.24.