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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 30.02.02.07" title_num="30" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="02" heading="Renewal.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Prior to the expiration date of each license or certificate, MIEMSS shall send renewal notices to each EMS clinician whose license or certificate is expiring using the clinician’s contact information required under Regulation .06F of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The renewal notice shall state the date the current license or certificate expires.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An EMS clinician who wishes to renew a license or certificate shall submit an application and any required supporting materials as specified in each applicable part of this chapter to MIEMSS on a form approved by MIEMSS at least 2 weeks before the expiration date.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>For an emergency medical responder whose certificate, including any extension, expires after July 31, 2025, and is applying for renewal as an emergency medical responder, the individual shall submit to MIEMSS evidence of:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Current active status registration as an emergency medical responder or higher with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Documentation of the successful completion of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>8 hours of continuing education in categories designated by the State EMS Medical Director during the clinician’s current certification cycle;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Three of the most recent years of Annual EMS Protocol Updates; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A MIEMSS-approved technical proficiency verification.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>For an emergency medical technician whose certificate, including any extension, expires after July 31, 2025, and is applying for renewal as an emergency medical technician, the individual shall submit to MIEMSS evidence of:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Affiliation with an EMS operational program;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Completion of the 3 most recent years of Annual EMS Protocol Updates; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Either:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Current active status registration as an emergency medical technician or higher with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Successful completion of 24 hours of continuing education in categories designated by the State EMS Medical Director during the clinician’s current certification cycle, of which a minimum of 1 hour up to a maximum of 9 hours may be devoted to technical skills, including MIEMSS-approved technical proficiency verification.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>For a CRT whose license, including any extension, expires after July 31, 2025, and is applying for renewal as a CRT the individual shall submit to MIEMSS evidence of:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Affiliation with an EMS operational program;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Completion of the two most recent years of Annual EMS Protocol Updates; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Either:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Current active status registration as a paramedic with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and completion of any MIEMSS-assigned ALS education; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Documentation of successful completion of:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>60 hours of continuing education equivalent to the requirements of a paramedic renewing with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians including any MIEMSS-assigned ALS education during the clinician’s renewal cycle; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>A MIEMSS-approved technical proficiency verification.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>For a paramedic whose license, including any extension, expires after July 31, 2025, and is applying for renewal as a paramedic, the individual shall submit to MIEMSS evidence of:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Affiliation with an EMS operational program;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Completion of the two most recent years of Annual EMS Protocol Updates;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Completion of any MIEMSS-assigned ALS education during the clinician’s current renewal cycle; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Current active status registration as a paramedic with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>If applying for renewal as an EMD the individual shall submit evidence of:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Affiliation with an EMS operational program; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Either:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Continued, active status certification as an EMD by a national organization approved by the EMS Board; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Successful completion of 24 hours of approved EMD-related continuing education offered by an approved EMD educational program.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>MIEMSS may extend a license or certificate for up to 6 months upon receipt of a written request for an extension before the expiration date.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>Upon completion of the requirements for renewal, the individual shall receive a certificate or license valid for the appropriate certification or licensure period minus the period of any extension.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>