1. (1) Initial EMSP qualifications are:

   1. (a) The license candidate shall be 18 years of age within 1 year of the course completion date of the entry level course.
   2. (b) The license candidate shall meet the essential functions of an EMSP as outlined in the Functional Job Analysis. The Functional Job Analysis was developed and adopted for the State examination accommodations to meet the requirements of the ADA. A copy of these functions may be reviewed in the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Emergency Medical Technician: EMT, National Standard Curriculum: Appendix A.
   3. (c) The license candidate shall disclose any convictions during enrollment procedures and gain clearance through the OEMS prior to beginning any classes.
   4. (d) The license candidate shall complete the current National Standard Curriculum approved by the Board.

2. (2) Initial application procedure:

   1. (a) All licensure candidates must have a current NREMT certification, a current Alabama Protocols certificate, a current approved CPR card, and a declaration of citizenship form to be issued an active license.
   2. (b) The fee for a license shall accompany the application in the form of a check, money order, credit card, debit card, or cash.
   3. (c) The licensure candidate shall complete a fingerprint- based state and national criminal background check through the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and pay all costs associated with the background check. All fingerprint-based background checks must be completed in accordance with OEMS policy.
3. (3) No individual may perform EMSP duties prior to obtaining a license, except under the guidelines of the EMSP field internship.
4. (4) In the event an applicant or licensed EMSP changes the contact information that he or she has provided to the OEMS, the applicant or licensed EMSP shall notify the OEMS within 10 days of any change. This notification shall be made in writing by utilizing the Information Update Form which can be found on the OEMS website at http://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/ems.
5. (5) If an individual answers "yes" to being diagnosed with, or currently has a medical, physical, mental, emotional, or psychiatric condition that may affect his or her ability to safely practice as an EMS professional, then an Essential Job Function Analysis Form must be submitted with the application.

Author: William Crawford, M.D.; Jamie Gray

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §22-18-1, et seq.

Editor’s Note: Rule 420-2-1-.17 was repealed as per certification Filed March 20, 2001; effective April 24, 2001. As a result of this Rule 420-2-1-.22 was renumbered to 420-2-1-.21. Rule 420-2-1-.21 was renumbered 420-2-1-.08 as per certification Filed February 20, 2019; effective April 7, 2019.

History: New Rule: Filed September 20, 1996; effective October 24, 1996. Amended: Filed March 20, 2001; effective April 24, 2001. Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 17, 2007; effective January 21, 2008. Repealed and New Rule: Filed April 20, 2011; effective May 25, 2011. Repealed and New Rule: Filed March 16, 2017; effective April 30, 2017. Repealed and New Rule: Filed February 20, 2019; effective April 7, 2019. Repeal and New Rule: Published April 30, 2020; effective June 14, 2020. Repeal and New Rule: Published February 28, 2022; effective April 14, 2022.