64J-1.008. Emergency Medical Technician

(1) Qualifications and Procedures for Certification pursuant to section 401.27, F.S. To be qualified for EMT certification, an individual must:

(a)1. Successfully complete an initial Florida EMT training program conducted in accordance with the January 2009 U.S. DOT National EMS Education Standards, which are incorporated by reference and available at https://www.ems.gov/education.html and http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09951, or

2. If out of state or military trained in accordance with either the 1994 U.S. DOT EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum or the January 2009 U.S. DOT National EMS Education Standards, currently hold a valid EMT certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). The 1994 U.S. DOT EMT-Basic: National Standard Curriculum is incorporated by reference and available at https://www.ems.gov/education.html and http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09952.

(b) Each applicant must submit to the department DH Form 1583, 04/2017, Application for EMT/Paramedic Certification, incorporated by reference and available from the department, as defined by subsection 64J-1.001(6), F.A.C., or at http://www.Flhealthsource.gov and http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09953.

(c) Applicants who are subject to subparagraph (1)(a)1. must take the department-required EMT Certification examination within 2 years of completing the initial Florida training program. The department will accept a passing score for this exam if taken within the 2-year period, whether the exam is taken before or after the application is filed.

(2) Renewal Certification – To maintain an active certificate, the EMT shall pay the recertification fee and affirm continued compliance with all applicable requirements contained in paragraph 64J-1.008(2)(a), (b) or (c), F.A.C.; complete and submit the applicable certification renewal notice, “Recertification Notice and Application,” DH-MQA 1212, 06/17, incorporated by reference and mailed by the department; or apply for renewal online at www.flhealthsource.gov, where the form may also be obtained as well as at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09954; and within 2 years prior to the expiration date of his or her EMT certification complete one of the following:

(a) Complete 30 hours of EMT refresher training based on criteria in the January 2009 U.S. DOT National EMS Education Standards to include adult and pediatric education with a minimum of 2 hours in pediatric emergencies, maintain a current CPR card as described in section 401.27(4)(e)2., F.S., CPR training may be included in the 30 hours of refresher training, provided that the CPR training is taken with a continuing education provider recognized by the department pursuant to section 401.2715, F.S. The department shall accept either the affirmation of a licensed EMS provider’s medical director; or a certificate of completion of refresher training from a department approved Florida training program or a department approved continuing education provider as proof of compliance with the above requirements;

(b) Successfully pass EMT certification examination required by the department during the current certification cycle and maintain a current CPR BLS card for the professional rescuer;

(c) Satisfactorily complete the first semester of the paramedic training course at a department approved Florida training center pursuant to section 401.2701, F.S., within the current 2-year certification cycle and maintain a current CPR card for the professional rescuer; or

(d) An individual must provide to the department, upon request, proof of compliance with the requirements in this section.

(3) In the event an applicant or certified EMT changes the mailing address he or she has provided the department, the applicant or certified EMT shall notify the department within 10 days of the address change.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0035, 401.23, 401.27, 401.35, 456.013 FS. Law Implemented 401.23, 401.27, 401.2715, 401.273, 401.34, 401.35, 456.013(1), 456.017 FS. History–New 11-29-82, Amended 4-26-84, 3-11-85, Formerly 10D-66.56, Amended 11-2-86, 4-12-88, 8-3-88, 12-10-92, 11-30-93, 12-10-95, 1-26-97, Formerly 10D-66.056, Amended 8-4-98, 1-3-99, 9-3-00, 4-15-01, 6-3-02, 11-3-02, 10-24-05, 1-11-06, 1-23-07, 10-16-07, Formerly 64E-2.008, Amended 11-22-09, 5-27-10, 1-28-19.