OAR 333-265-0025: Application Process to Obtain an EMS Provider License

(1) For any person to act as an EMS provider, a license must be obtained from the Oregon Health Authority (Authority). (2) All applicants for initial licensure: (a) Must submit a completed electronic application in a manner prescribed by the Authority along with the applicable fees; (b) Hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider card or proof of course completion that meets or exceeds the American Heart Association (AHA) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines (this course must include a practical skills evaluation); and (c) Consent to a criminal records check by fingerprint identification in accordance with ORS 181A.195, ORS 181A.200 and OAR chapter 125, division 7. (3) All applicants for license renewal shall comply with subsections (2)(a) and (b) of this rule and consent to a criminal records check in accordance with ORS 181A.195, ORS 181A.200 and OAR chapter 125, division 7 if required by the Authority. (4) The Authority may use information obtained through criminal history records to determine suitability for licensure in accordance with OAR 125-007-0200 through 125-007-0330. (a) If the Authority determines the information contained in the criminal history record may result in denial of the application or impose sanctions on the licensee, the applicant will be afforded reasonable time to complete, challenge, or correct the accuracy of the record before a final disposition or sanction is imposed. (b) Procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of an FBI identification record are set forth in Title 28, C.F.R., 16.34. Procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of an Oregon criminal history record are set forth in OAR 257-010-0035. (5) An applicant for EMR must: (a) Be at least 16 years of age; (b) Submit proof of successfully completing an Authority-approved course as specified in OAR 333-264-0140(1), on a form prescribed by the Authority; (c) Submit the electronic application for licensure within 12 months from the date that the applicant successfully passed the course as described in subsection (5)(b) of this rule; and (d) Provide authorization for the release of information, as necessary, from any persons or entities, including but not limited to educational institutions, employers, hospitals, treatment facilities, institutions, organization, governmental or law enforcement agencies. (6) To become licensed as an EMT or AEMT an applicant must: (a) Be at least 18 years of age; (b) Submit proof of current certification with the National Registry at the level they are applying; (c) Submit proof that the applicant: (A) Received a high school diploma; (B) Passed a general education development test (GED); or (C) Has a degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; and (d) Provide an authorization for the release of information, as necessary, from any persons or entities, including but not limited to educational institutions, employers, hospitals, treatment facilities, institutions, organizations, governmental or law enforcement agencies in order for the Authority to complete the review of the application. (7) To become licensed as an EMT-Intermediate, an applicant must: (a) Be at least 18 years of age; (b) Submit proof of current certification with the National Registry as an AEMT; (c) Submit proof that the applicant: (A) Received a high school diploma; (B) Passed a general education development test (GED); or (C) Has a degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; (d) Submit proof of successfully completing an Authority-approved course as specified in OAR 333-264-0140(4) on a form prescribed by the Authority; (e) Submit the electronic application for licensure within 12 months from the date that the applicant successfully passed the course as described in subsection (7)(d) of this rule; and (f) Provide an authorization for the release of information, as necessary, from any persons or entities, including but not limited to educational institutions, employers, hospitals, treatment facilities, institutions, organizations, governmental or law enforcement agencies in order for the Authority to complete the review of the application. (8)(a) To become licensed as a Paramedic, an applicant must: (A) Be at least 18 years of age; (B) Submit proof of current certification with the National Registry as a Paramedic; (C) Submit proof that the applicant has received an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning; and (D) Provide an authorization for the release of information, as necessary, from any persons or entities, including but not limited to educational institutions, employers, hospitals, treatment facilities, institutions, organizations, governmental or law enforcement agencies in order for the Authority to complete the review of the application. (b) An applicant for a Paramedic license who meets the requirements in paragraphs (8)(a)(A), (B) and (D) but who does not meet the requirement specified in paragraph (8)(a)(C) may submit an application for a Transitional Paramedic license. The applicant for a Transitional Paramedic license must provide proof of a high school diploma or GED. (9) Any fee for a criminal records check must be paid by the applicant. (10) An initial license must not exceed 30 months. (11) The Authority may reject any application that is incomplete or is not accompanied by the appropriate fees.