Utah Department of Public Safety

EMS Professional Licensure

The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services licenses and regulates the following EMS levels:

  • Emergency Medical Responder
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
  • Paramedic
  • Emergency Medical Dispatcher

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INITIAL LICENSURE

  1. Successfully complete state-approved course – Available training courses can be found at https://emslicense.utah.gov/lookup/training_courses
  2. Complete application at https://emslicense.utah.gov within 30 days course start date.
  3. Pay fees.
  4. Submit DACS fingerprints for criminal background check (one time requirement).
  5. Successfully complete the state-approved National Registry cognitive and psychomotor exams.

Required Resources:

RENEW LICENSE

  1. Complete application at https://emslicense.utah.gov
    1. Must submit a passport type photo.
    2. Must submit a government identification.
    3. Must verify completion of BLS Provider CPR Course (all levels).
    4. Must verify completion of PEPP, PALS, EPC or equivalent for AEMT and Paramedic Applications.
    5. Must verify ACLS for Paramedic Applications.
  2. Pay fees.
  3. Submit DACS fingerprints for criminal background check (one time requirement).
  4. Complete CME Verification on NREMT.org by March 31st for EMT, AEMT, Paramedics and September 30th for EMR.  EMD applications do not have this requirement and are only required to verify proof of EMD training.

Helpful Resources:

RECIPROCITY

  1. Complete application at https://emslicense.utah.gov
  2. Pay fees.
  3. Submit DACS fingerprints for criminal background check (one time requirement).
  4. Submit current NREMT Certification.
  5. If not NREMT certified, successfully complete the NREMT examination process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

State Approved Refresher Course -In order to satisfy the requirement for a Utah approved refresher an individual is required to follow the NCCP National Component Each level for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic has different hour requirements as well as topic areas. Below is the 2016 NCCP National Component requirements.

NCCP National Component Requirements

Fingerprints – Fingerprint submission is a one-time requirement. After your fees and application have been processed by the Office, you will receive email notification that your LiveScan fingerprint form is available to download from our system. You will take the LiveScan form to any Direct Access Clearance System (DACS) LiveScan location for electronic submission of fingerprints. The fingerprint record will be maintained by the Office for ongoing background check monitoring as required for Utah licensed EMS personnel. Questions please email: emsdacs@utah.gov

Criminal Background Check Information

Written and Practical Exams – Your EMS Course Coordinator will arrange and schedule your NREMT practical exam as part of your course. You will need to create a profile on http://www.nremt.org/ before completing your practical test so the certification office can update the requirements for you to schedule the test. The written test is taken through National Registry at a Pearson Vue testing center. The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services will verify your NREMT certification status.

Purchasing Patches or Decals
EMS personnel may purchase patches or decals from the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Only currently licensed EMS personnel may purchase these items, and they may only purchase items that match their current level of licensure. To order patches or decals please contact the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

Patch: $5.00
Decal: $2.00
Rocker: $2.00

EMS personnel may purchase patches or decals from the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Only currently licensed EMS personnel may purchase these items, and they may only purchase items that match their current level of licensure. To order patches or decals please go into your account on emslicense.utah.gov and follow the instructions to complete the “Merchandise” application.  If you are ordering for an agency or having the merchandise delivered to an address different from the one in your account, please double-check to make sure the address is correct.

Subdued Patches

The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services has subdued patches for EMS providers who engage in tactical operations.  In order to qualify to purchase the subdued patch you must meet at least one of the requirements below in addition to being a licensed EMS provider:

  1. Be affiliated with a designated tactical licensed provider.
  2. Be actively engaged in a Rescue Task Force coordinated by local EMS and law enforcement agency.
  3. Be a member of a law enforcement agency that employs EMS providers for daily operations.

Proof, in the form of a letter on agency letterhead, is required from the agency leadership (i.e. EMS Director, Fire Chief, Sheriff) to verify participation of the licensed provider in a tactical role.  EMS does not regulate where the patch may be worn.  The patches must be purchased by the individual provider or agency that operates with tactical EMS providers