Section A: All Applicants

EMR Applicants must meet the requirements below, and submit proof of compliance for the following items if requested:

• Successfully complete a board approved training program that conforms to the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards-Instructional Guidelines for the Emergency M​edical Responder, except that the education curriculum shall not be satisfied by the completion ​of refresher or transition courses alone.
• Meet all educational standards established in 202 KAR 7:601.
  
• No person shall be eligible for certification if disqualified in accordance with KRS 311A.050 and KRS 311A.090. Please contact KBEMS legal at KBEMS.Legal@ky.gov if you have any legal questions concerning your eligibility for EMR certification.

• Viewpoint Screening is the only KBEMS-approved background check vendor for any applicant ​ not currently certified or licensed as an EMS provider by KBEMS.
  • You must link directly to the KBEMS-specific Viewpoint Screening Background Check here: ​​https://www.viewpointscreening.com/kbems 
    
  • KY Board of EMS - Viewpoint Screening BG Check Instructions.pdf. 
    
  • Background check MUST be less than 6 months old at the time of application.
    

​Section B: Initial Applicants

​Applicants applying for the first time from a Kentucky approved course must submit the items from Section A and Section B.

• Proof of NREMT – Emergency Medical Responder certification
  
• Copy of NREMT - EMR certification card or certificate
• Be a Citizen of the United States, a permanent resident of the United States, or otherwise lawfully present in the United States, as evidenced by submission to the board of:
  • Social Security card ( Security Administration)
  ​                                              OR
  
  • ​Birth certificate (KY CHFS OVS)
  ​                                              OR
  
  • ​​​​​​United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Permanent Resident Card (form I-551/Green Card) ​                                                  ​​​​ OR
    
  • Other legal authorization to live and work in the United States.
• Proof of successful completion of a board approved course by evidence fo a board issued course number with training through a KBEMS​ ap​pro​​ved EMS-TEI.
  • Completed KBEMS-E47​ Initial Course Completion Verification Form.
  ​                                              OR
  
  • ​Copy of course completion certificate from a KBEMS certified EMS-TEI.
    
• When all requirements have been met and all documents are readily available to be attached, complete an Initial Certification/License application through your KEMSIS account.  Pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030, there is no fee for Initial EMR Certification. ​ (The biennial EMR Renewal fee is $15.00.)​
  

Section C: Reciprocity Applicants

Applicants who are certified in a contiguous state to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or by the NREMT as a NREMT-EMR or any member of the United States Armed Forces, or veteran who has transitioned within the past six (6) years from the United States Armed Forces, and has been registered by the National Registry as a NREMT-EMR.  Applicants for reciprocity must submit the items from Section A and Section C.

• Proof of current, unrestricted NREMT – EMR Certification
  • Copy of NREMT-EMR certification card or certificate.
  ​                                              OR
  
• Proof of current, unrestricted, EMR certification in a contiguous state to the Commonwealth of Kentucky (Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia).
  
                                          ​   OR

• ​​​​​Proof of completing a board approved United States Armed Forces medical training course​ which included NREMT-EMT certification. ​
  
• ​Proof of completing HIV/AIDS training required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line HIV/AIDS course.
  
• Proof of completing Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma as required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT) course.
  
• Proof of completing Awareness of Sexual Violence training required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line Awareness of Sexual Violence (ASV) training.
  
• When all requirements have been met and all documents are readily available to be attached, complete a Reciprocity Certification/License​ application through your KEMSIS account​, and pay the fee of $100.00 required for reciprocity certification, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030.
  

Section D: Reinstatement Applicants

Applicants applying for reinstatement, whose certification has lapsed, must submit the items from Section A and Section D.

• Proof of previous Kentucky EMR Certification
  • Copy of KBEMS EMR certification card, certificate, or official letter from KBEMS verifying previous EMR certification.
    
• Proof of completing HIV/AIDS training required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line HIV/AIDS course.​​​​
• Proof of completing Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma as required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT) course.​
• Proof of completing Awareness of Sexual Violence training required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line Awareness of Sexual Violence (ASV) training.
• Evidence of successful completion of the 8 hours NREMT EMR National Continued Competency Program (NCCP 2016) within twelve (12) months preceding their EMR application for reinstatement. (KBEMS approved on-line continuing education).
  • Copy of 8-hour NREMT EMR NCCP course completion certificate.
    
• When all requirements have been met and all documents are readily available to be attached, complete a Reinstatement Certification/License​ application through your KEMSIS account​, and p​ay the fee of $100.00 required for Reinstatement certification, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030.
  

Updated February 16th, 2024

202 KAR 7:301 Emergency Medical Technician

Section A: All Applicants

EMT Applicants must meet the below requirements and submit proof of compliance for the following items if requested:

• Successfully complete a board approved training program that conforms to the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards-Instructional Guidelines for the Emergency Medical​ Technician, except that the education curriculum shall not be satisfied by the completion of refresher or transition courses alone.
  
• Meet all educational standards established in 202 KAR 7:601​.
  
• No person shall be eligible for certification if disqualified in accordance with KRS 311A.050 and KRS 311A.090​. Please contact KBEMS legal at KBEMS.Legal@ky.gov if you have any legal questions concerning your eligibility for EMT certification.
  
• Undergo a background check pursuant to KRS 311A.050​ and 311A.100.
  • Viewpoint Screening is the only KBEMS-approved background check vendor for any applicant​ not currently certified or licensed as an EMS provider by KBEMS.
  • You must link directly to the KBEMS specific Viewpoint Screening Background Check here: ​​https://www.viewpointscreening.com/kbems​ ​
    
  • KY Board of EMS - Viewpoint Screening BG Check Instructions.pdf
    
  • Background check MUST be less than 6 months old at the time of application.
  • If you are currently a KBEMS certified or licensed EMS provider, applying to become certified or licensed at a higher level, ​you may submit a background check through the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).
    • Administrative Office of the Courts.
    • Background check MUST be less than 6 months old at the time of application.

Section B: Initial Applicants

Applicants applying for the first time from a Kentucky approved course must submit the items from Section A and Section B.

• Proof of NREMT – Emergency Medical Technician certification
  • Copy of NREMT - EMT certification card or certificate
• Be a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident of the United States, or otherwise lawfully present in the United States, as evidenced by submission to the board of:
  • Social Security card (Social Security Administration)
  ​                                              OR
  
  • ​​ Birth certificate (KY CHFS OVS)
  ​                                              OR
  
  • United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (U.S.C.IS​) Permanent Resident Card (form I-551/Green Card)
  ​                                              OR
  
  • Other legal authorization to live and work in the United States
• Proof of successful completion of a board approved course by evidence of a board issued course number with training through a KBEMS approved EMS-TEI.
  • Completed KBEMS-E-47​ Initial Course Completion Verification Form.
  ​                                              OR
  
  • ​Copy of course completion certificate from a KBEMS certified EMS-TEI.
• When all requirements have been met and all documents are readily available to be attached, complete an Initial Certification/License application through your KEMSIS account.  Pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030, there is no fee for Initial EMT Certification. ​ (The biennial EMT Renewal fee is $25.00.) 
  

Section C: Reciprocity Applicants

Applicants who are certified in a contiguous state to the Commonwealth of Kentucky or by the NREMT as a NREMT-Emergency Medical Technician or any member of the United States Armed Forces, or veteran who has transitioned within the past six (6) years from the United States Armed Forces, and has been registered by the National Registry as a NREMT-Emergency Medical Technician. Applicants for reciprocity must submit the items from Section A and Section C.

• ​Proof of current, unrestricted NREMT – Emergency Medical Technician Certification
  • Copy of NREMT - EMT certification card or certificate
  ​                                              OR
  
• Proof of current, unrestricted, EMT certification in a contiguous state to the Commonwealth of Kentucky (Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia)
​                                                 OR

• ​​​​Proof of completing a board approved United States Armed Forces medical training course which included NREMT-EMT certification​
  
• Proof of completing HIV/AIDS training required by KRS 311A.120.
• Proof of completing Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma as required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT) course.
• Proof of completing Awareness of Sexual Violence training required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line Awareness of Sexual Violence (ASV) training​.
• When all requirements have been met and all documents are readily available to be attached, complete a Reciprocity Certification/License application through your KEMSIS account​, and pay the fee of $100.00 required for reciprocity certification, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030.​

Section D: Reinstatement Applicants

Applicants applying for reinstatement whose certification has lapsed, must submit the items from Section A and Section D.

• Proof of previous KY EMT Certification
  • Copy of KBEMS EMT certification card, certificate, or official letter from KBEMS verifying previous EMT certification.
• Proof of completing HIV/AIDS training required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line HIV/AIDS course.​
  
• Proof of completing Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma as required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT) course.​
  
• Proof of completing Awareness of Sexual Violence training required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line Awareness of Sexual Violence (ASV) training​.
• Evidence of successful completion of the 20 hourNREMT EMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP 2016) within twelve (12) months preceding their EMT application for reinstatement. (KBEMS approved on-line continuing education).
  • Copy of 20-hour NREMT EMT NCCP course completion certificate.
• When all requirements have been met and all documents are readily available to be attached, complete a Reinstatement Certification/License application through your KEMSIS account​, and p​ay the fee of $100.00 required for certification​ reinstatement, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030.​
  

Updated February 16th, 2024​

202 KAR 7:330 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Section A: All Applicants

AEMT Applicants must meet the below requirements and submit proof of compliance for the following items if requested:

• Successfully complete a board approved training program that conforms to the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards-Instructional Guidelines for the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician​, except that the education curriculum shall not be satisfied by the completion of refresher or transition courses alone.
  
• Meet all educational standards established in 202 KAR 7:601​.
  
• No person shall be eligible for certification if disqualified in accordance with KRS 311A.050 and KRS 311A.090. Please contact KBEMS legal at KBEMS.L​egal@ky.gov if ​you have any legal questions concerning your eligibility for AEMT certification.
• Undergo a background check pursuant to KRS 311A.050 and KRS 311A.100.
  • Viewpoint Screening is the only KBEMS-approved background check vendor for any applicant​ not currently certified or licensed as an EMS provider by KBEMS.
  • You must link directly to the KBEMS specific Viewpoint Screening Background Check here: ​​https://www.viewpointscreening.com/kbems​ ​
    
  • KY Board of EMS - Viewpoint Screening BG Check Instructions.pdf
    
  • Background check MUST be less than 6 months old at the time of application.
  • If you are currently a KBEMS certified or licensed EMS provider, applying to become certified or licensed at a higher level, you may submit a background check obtained through the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).
    • Administrative Office of the Courts​.
      
    • Background check MUST be less than 6 months old at the time of application.

Section B: Initial Applicants

Applicants applying for the first time from a Kentucky approved course must submit the items from Section A and Section B.

• Proof of NREMT – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification
  • Copy of NREMT - AEMT certification card or certificate
• Be a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident of the United States, or otherwise lawfully present in the United States, as evidenced by submission to the board of:
  • Social Security card (Social Security Administration)
  ​                                              OR
  
  • ​Birth certificate (KY CHFS OVS)
  ​                                              OR
  
  • United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (U.S.C.IS) Permanent Resident Card (form I-551/Green Card)
  ​                                              OR
  
  • ​Other legal authorization to live and work in the United States
• Proof of successful completion of a board approved course by evidence fo a board issued course number with training through a KBEMS approved EMS-TEI.
  • Completed KBEMS-E-47​ Initial Course Completion Verification Form.
  ​                                              OR
  
  • ​Copy of course completion certificate from a KBEMS certified EMS-TEI.
• When all requirements have been met and all documents are readily available to be attached, complete an Initial Certification/License application through your KEMSIS account.  Pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030, there is no fee for Initial AEMT Certification.​  (The biennial AEMT Renewal fee is $40.00.) ​
  

Section C: Reciprocity Applicants

Applicants who are certified in a contiguous state to the Commonwealth of Kentucky or by the NREMT as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or any member of the United States Armed Forces, or veteran who has transitioned within the past six (6) years from the United States Armed Forces, and has been registered by the National Registry as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or EMT and has successfully completed a board-approved United States Armed Forces medical training course shall be eligible for reciprocity for certification as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in Kentucky. Applicants applying for reciprocity must submit the items from Section A and Section C.

• Proof of NREMT – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certification
  • Copy of NREMT - AEMT certification card or certificate
  ​                                              OR
  
• ​Proof of current, unrestricted, AEMT certification in a contiguous state to the Commonwealth of Kentucky (Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia)
  
​                                              OR

• ​Proof of completing a board approved United States Armed Forces medical training course​ which included NREMT-AEMT or EMT certification
• ​Proof of completing HIV/AIDS training required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line HIV/AIDS course.​
• Proof of completing Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma as required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT) course.
• Proof of completing Awareness of Sexual Violence training required by KRS 311A.120​. KBEMS approved on-line Awareness of Sexual Violence (ASV) training.
• When all requirements have been met and all documents are readily available to be attached, complete a Reciprocity Certification/License application through your KEMSIS account​, and pay the fee of $100.00 required for reciprocity certification, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030.​​
  

Section D: Reinstatement Applicants

Applicants applying for reinstatement whose certification has lapsed, must submit the items from Section A and Section D.

• Proof of previous KY AEMT Certification
  • Copy of KBEMS AEMT certification card, certificate, or official letter from KBEMS verifying previous AEMT certification.
• Proof of completing HIV/AIDS training required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line HIV/AIDS course.​
  
• Proof of completing Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma as required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (PAHT) course.​
• Proof of completing Awareness of Sexual Violence training required by KRS 311A.120. KBEMS approved on-line Awareness of Sexual Violence (ASV) training​.
• Evidence of successful completion of the 25 hour NREMT AEMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP 2016) within twelve (12) months preceding their AEMT application for reinstatement. (KBEMS approved on-line continuing education)
  • Copy of 25-hour NREMT AEMT NCCP course completion certificate.
• When all requirements have been met and all documents are readily available to be attached, complete a Reinstatement Certification/License application through your KEMSIS account​, and p​ay the fee of $100.00 required for certification reinstatement, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030.

Updated February 16th, 2024

202 KAR 7:601 Training, education, and continuing education.

Section A: Initial Applicants

EMS Educator Applicants must meet the below requirements and submit proof of compliance for the following items if requested:

• An EMS Educator may be certified at the following levels:
  • EMR Educator, which certifies the individual to teach EMR initial certification and continuing education courses.
  • EMT Educator, which certifies the individual to teach EMR and EMT initial certification and continuing education courses.
  • AEMT Educator, which certifies the individual to teach EMR, EMT, and AEMT initial certification and continuing education courses.
  • Paramedic Educator, which certifies the individual to teach EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic initial certification and continuing education courses.

                                                                          OR​

• ​CE Educator, which certifies the individual to teach continuing education courses at or below the level of EMS provider certification or license issued by the board.

• Hold a certificate or license in Kentucky as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), or a paramedic
  

                                                                          OR

• ​​Hold a license in Kentucky or another state as a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Physician (DO or MD), or Physician Assistant (PA).
  • A Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Physician (DO or MD), or Physician Assistant (PA) shall be considered an advanced EMS provider at the paramedic level only for the purpose of credentialing the individual as an EMS educator.

                                                                         AND

• ​​Not be issued a certificate as an EMS educator for a level of instruction higher than his or her EMS provider certification or license.
  
• Successfully complete a board approved EMS educator course that meets the objectives of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration National Guidelines for Educating EMS Instructors and the National Emergency Medical Services Education ​Standards which is designed to represent a common core for teaching knowledge and skills to assist in the education of adult learners.
  
• Proof of completion of ONE of the following Methodologies of Instruction courses:
  • EMS Success 40-hour Instructor Course Online
  • The National Association of EMS Educators Emergency Medical Services Education Standards Instructional Guidelines for Educating EMS Educators Course
    
  • The International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) Fire Instructor Course (KY Fire Commission)
  • Eastern Kentucky University's EMC 440 EMS Instruction Course​

                                                                          OR

• ​Hold an unrestricted, current license or certification as a teacher or educator through a state board of education in the United States.
  • Proof of current license or certification as a teacher or educator.
    

• Applicants applying for CE Educator shall present documented proof of completing a nationally recognized or EMS-TEI instructor course.
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons/ECSI-Emergency Care and Safety Institute
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • American Safety & Health Institute
  • International Aquatic Safety School (IASS) Ellis & Associates, Inc.
  • Lifeguard and Safety Training
  • Medic First Aid
  • National Safety Council
  • Pacific Medical Training
  • ProTrainings, LLC
• No person shall be eligible for certification if disqualified in accordance with KRS 311A.050​ and KRS 311A.090. Please contact KBEMS legal at KBEMS.Legal@ky.gov​ if you have any legal questions concerning your eligibility for Educator certification.
• Undergo a background check pursuant to KRS 311A.050 and 311A.100.
• ​Viewpoint Screening is the only KBEMS-approved background check vendor for any applicant​ not currently certified or licensed as an EMS provider by KBEMS.
• You must link directly to the KBEMS specific Viewpoint Screening Background Check here: ​​https://www.viewpointscreening.com/kbems​ ​
• KY Board of EMS - Viewpoint Screening BG Check Instructions.pdf
• Background check MUST be less than 6 months old at the time of application.
• If you are currently a KBEMS certified or licensed EMS provider, you can submit a background check through the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).
  • Administrative Office of the Courts.
    
  • Background check MUST be less than 6 months old at the time of application.
• Complete an Initial Educator certification application through your KEMSIS account.
• Pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030, there is no fee for Initial Educator Certification.  (The biennial EMS Educator Renewal fee is $60.00 and also satisfies your EMR, EMT, AEMT, or base Paramedic Renewal fee, but not any Advanced Practice Paramedic specialty certification endorsement renewal fees.)
  

Section B: Reciprocity Applicants

A person certified as an EMS Educator or board approved equivalent in another state or United States territory shall be eligible for Kentucky EMS Educator certification after meeting the below requirements and submitting proof of compliance for the following items if requested: 

• Submission of proof that the applicant is certified as an EMS educator or board approved equivalent or certified as a teacher or educator through a state board of education in another state or United States territory. 
• Submission of certification or license by the board as an EMS provider or license as a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Physician (DO or MD), or Physician Assistant (PA). ​
  • The applicant may only apply for educator certification at the same level of Educator certification currently held in another state or United States territory.
• Undergo a background check pursuant to KRS 311A.050.
  • Viewpoint Screening is the only KBEMS-approved background check vendor for any applicant not currently certified or licensed as an EMS provider by KBEMS.
  • ​You must link directly to the KBEMS specific Viewpoint Screening Background Check here: ​​https://www.viewpointscreening.com/kbems​ ​
    
  • KY Board of EMS - Viewpoint Screening BG Check Instructions.pdf
    
  • Background check MUST be less than 6 months old at the time of application.
    
• Complete a Reciprocity Educator certification application through your KEMSIS account.
• Pay the fee of $100.00 required for reciprocity certification, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030.​​
  

Section C: Reinstatement Applicants

An EMS Educator whose certification has lapsed may reinstate. To reinstate a certificate, the EMS educator shall:

• Submit evidence of previous certification as an EMS Educator in Kentucky.
  • Copy of KBEMS EMS Educator certification card, certificate, or official letter from KBEMS verifying previous EMS Educator certification
    
• Undergo a background check pursuant to KRS 311A.050.
  • Viewpoint Screening is the only KBEMS-approved background check vendor for any applicant not currently certified or licensed as an EMS provider by KBEMS.
  • ​You must link directly to the KBEMS specific Viewpoint Screening Background Check here: ​​https://www.viewpointscreening.com/kbems​ ​
  • KY Board of EMS - Viewpoint Screening BG Check Instructions.pdf​
  • Background check MUST be less than 6 months old at the time of application.
    
• Complete a Reinstatement Educator certification application through your KEMSIS account.
• Pay the fee of $100.00 required for certification reinstatement, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030.​​
  

Updated February 16th, 2024​