1. (a) In order to challenge the National Registry examination and become a nationally registered paramedic, a medical professional shall:

   1. (1) Have current NREMT certification as an EMT or AEMT;

   2. (2) Provide the division a legible copy of the following:

      1. a. A current NH provider license; and
      2. b. Current NH licensing credentials at the RN, PA, MD, or DO levels;
   3. (3) Provide a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s EMS unit’s medical director; and
   4. (4) Provide a certificate of equivalency from a division approved paramedic training program that meets the objectives of the USDOT, NHTSA, national emergency medical services education standards-paramedic, dated 2021.

2. (b) Upon completion of the requirements set forth in (a) above, the medical professional shall successfully complete:

   1. (1) A division approved paramedic final practical examination; and
   2. (2) The paramedic cognitive examination approved by the National Registry.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 and Revision Note #2 at Chapter heading for Saf-C 5900) #12790, effective 5-24-19; ss by #13953, eff 4-20-24