Authority: IC 16-31-2-7; IC 16-31-3-14; IC 16-31-3-14.5; IC 16-31-3-20

Affected: IC 16-31-3-8; IC 16-31-3-10

Sec. 3. (a) To obtain certification based upon reciprocity, an individual shall be a minimum of fourteen (14) years of age and meet one (1) of the following requirements:

1. (1) Be a person who:

   1. (A) possesses a valid certificate or license as a first responder from another state;
   2. (B) while serving in the military of the United States, successfully completed a course of training and study equivalent to the material contained in the Indiana first responder training course;
   3. (C) holds a valid unlimited license to practice medicine in Indiana; or
   4. (D) successfully completed a course of training and study equivalent to the material contained in the Indiana first responder training course and successfully completes the written and practical skills certification examinations prescribed by the commission.

2. (2) Be a person who:

   1. (A) holds a current first responder registration issued by the National Registry; and
   2. (B) has completed a course equivalent to Indiana approved curriculum.

(b) Any nonresident of Indiana who possesses a certificate or license as a first responder that is valid in another state, upon affiliation with an Indiana certified provider organization, may apply to the agency for temporary certification as a first responder. Upon receipt of a valid application and verification of valid status by the agency, the agency may issue temporary certification, which shall be valid for:

1. (1) the duration of the applicant's current certificate or license; or
2. (2) a period not to exceed six (6) months from the date that the reciprocity request is approved by the agency;

whichever period of time is shorter. A person receiving temporary certification may apply for full certification using the procedure required in subsection (a).

(Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission; 836 IAC 4-3-3; filed Jun 30, 2000, 4:18 p.m.: 23 IR 2751; filed Jun 11, 2004, 1:30 p.m.: 27 IR 3568; filed Jul 31, 2007, 10:01 a.m.: 20070829-IR-836060011FRA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2010, 8:07 a.m.: 20100825-IR-836100267RFA; readopted filed Oct 31, 2016, 1:48 p.m.: 20161130-IR- 836160328RFA; readopted filed Nov 28, 2022, 2:51 p.m.: 20221228-IR-836220299RFA; readopted filed Jul 24, 2024, 3:48 p.m.: 20240821-IR-836230827RFA)