Certification for EMD is valid for two years, except that

1. (1) an initial certification for an applicant who completed the initial training course before July 1 of a year expires on December 31 of the following year;
2. (2) an initial certification for an applicant who completed the initial training course after June 30 of a year expires on December 31 of the second year following the year of issuance;
3. (3) all recertifications expire on the second December 31 following the expiration of the most recent certification; and
4. (4) in order to ensure a comprehensive emergency medical services system, the department will, in its discretion, extend the certificate of an EMD for a period of not more than 60 days beyond the date of the lapse of certification.

(Eff. 4/7/96, Register 138)

Authority: AS 18.08.080, AS 18.08.082, AS 18.08.084