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Regulation .04 Reciprocity.

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A.
To obtain reciprocal licensure or certification, an applicant shall:
(1)
Submit to MIEMSS a completed application on a form the EMS Board requires;
(2)
Be at least the minimum age required for licensure or certification as set forth in Regulation .03B(2) of this chapter; and
(3)
Be currently affiliated with an EMS operational program providing at least the level of services for which the individual is seeking reciprocal licensure or certification, unless applying for reciprocal certification as an emergency medical responder.
B.
In addition to the requirements of §A of this regulation, an applicant for emergency medical responder reciprocal certification shall:
(1)
Submit evidence of current:
(a)
Certification as an emergency medical responder in another state; or
(b)
Registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an emergency medical responder.
C.
In addition to the requirements of §A of this regulation, an applicant for emergency medical technician reciprocal certification shall:
(1)
Submit evidence of current:
(a)
Certification as an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, or paramedic in another state if that state follows the national educational standards; or
(b)
Registration with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, or paramedic; and
(2)
Successfully complete a:
(a)
MIEMSS-approved protocol orientation; and
(b)
MIEMSS-approved technical proficiency verification.
D.
In addition to the requirements of §A of this regulation, an applicant for reciprocal paramedic licensure shall:
(1)
Submit evidence of active status registration as a paramedic with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; and
(2)
Successfully complete a MIEMSS-approved protocol orientation.
E.
Expiration Date.
(1)
For an EMR or EMT who is issued a certificate by reciprocity:
(a)
Between February 1 and July 31, the expiration date shall be July 31 plus 1 year; or
(b)
Between August 1 and January 31, the expiration date shall be January 31 plus 1 year.
(2)
For a paramedic who is issued a license by reciprocity, the expiration shall be 30 days after the individual’s current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification expires.