Certification & Licensure

Are you applying for certification or licensure in another state, and planning to use your Kentucky credentials for reciprocity?  If yes, login to your KEMSIS account, navigate to Applications, and choose the Individual Verification Request application, or follow the instructions here:  Public Lookup

​The 2024 Renewal period will open October 1st, 2024 and close December 31st, 2024. 

How-to instructions for reinstatement: Instructions for Applying for Reinstatement.pdf


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202 KAR 7:410 Advanced Practice Paramedics​ 

Licensure of Advanced Practice Paramedics – In accordance with this administrative regulation, the board office shall issue an Advanced Practice Paramedic license to an individual certified as a Community Paramedic and/or Wilderness Paramedic.


Certification of Community Paramedics


Section A: All Applicants - An individual shall be eligible to enroll as a student in a Community Paramedic education and training program if the applicant:​

  • Holds a current unrestricted license as a Paramedic in Kentucky or holds a current unrestricted certification with the NREMT as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP).
  • Is not currently subject to disciplinary action pursuant to KRS Chapter 311A that would prevent certification.
  • ​Meets all additional requirements established by the EMS-TEI.​​


Section B: Initial Applicants - Individuals desiring Initial board licensure as a Community Paramedic shall:​

  • Hold a current unrestricted license as a Paramedic in Kentucky.
  • ​Successfully complete all EMS-TEI requirements for the Community Paramedic education and training program, which shall include all requirements of the International Board of Special Certification (IBSC) to test for IBSC certification as a community paramedic (CP-C).
  • Obtain certification as a community paramedic (CP-C) by the International Board of Special Certification (IBSC).
  • Provide proof of successful completion of a board approved Community Paramedic course by evidence of a board issued course number with training through a KBEMS certified EMS-TEI.​
  • Submit a completed Advanced Practice Paramedic – Community Paramedic Certification application in KEMSIS.
  • If operating under a board-approved community paramedic pilot program, obtain IBSC certification as a community paramedic by no later than January 1, 2026.
  • No fee required for Initial licensure, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030.


​​Section C: Reciprocity Applicants - Individual seeking Reciprocity as a Community Paramedic shall:​

  • Meet the requirements for paramedic reciprocity in accordance with 202 KAR 7:401 (Have a current  license as a paramedic in Kentucky).
  • Have a current certification from the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) as a community paramedic (CP-C).
  • Submit to the board a completed Advanced Practice Paramedic – Community Paramedic Certification Application in KEMSIS.
  • Pay the fee of $100.00 required for reciprocity licensure, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030.​​

Expiration of Advanced Practice Paramedic License and Certification

(1) A board-issued Advanced Practice Paramedic license and a board-issued certification as a Community Paramedic shall lapse or expire upon lapse or expiration of the individual’s board-issued paramedic license pursuant to KRS 311A.095
(2) An individual whose board-issued Advanced Practice Paramedic license and board-issued certification as a Community Paramedic has lapsed or expired shall cease providing the specialty care authorized by the lapsed or expired license and certification. 


Exemptions to this Administrative Regulation

The Advanced Practice Paramedic licensure and certification requirements established by this administrative regulation shall not apply to:

(1) United States military members, National Guard personnel, or employees of the United States government if the individual provides services:

  • On land owned by the US government
  • In facilities owned by the US government​
  • In the performance of official duties under federal law; or
  • As part of assistance for a mass casualty or disaster incident pursuant to federal law or an official state assistance request.

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Surrender of Advanced Practice Paramedic License and Certification

Submit your request to surrender Advanced Practice Paramedic License and Certification to certification & Licensure here.​​


Certification of Wilderness Paramedics


Section A: All Applicants - An individual shall be eligible to enroll as a student in a community paramedic education and training program if the applicant:​

  • Holds a current unrestricted license as a paramedic in Kentucky or holds a current unrestricted certification with the NREMT as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP).
  • Is not currently subject to disciplinary action pursuant to KRS Chapter 311A that would prevent certification.
  • ​Meets all additional requirements established by the EMS-TEI.​​

Section B: Initial Applicants - Individuals desiring Initial board licensure as a Wilderness Paramedic shall:


Section C: Reciprocity Applicants- An individual seeking reciprocity as a wilderness paramedic shall:

  • Meet the requirements for paramedic reciprocity in accordance with 202 KAR 7:401 (Have a current  license as a paramedic in Kentucky).
  • Have a current certification from the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) as a Wilderness Paramedic (WP-C).
  • Successfully complete all EMS-TEI requirements for the Wilderness Paramedic education and training program, which shall include all requirements of the International Board of Special Certification (IBSC) to test for IBSC certification as a wilderness paramedic (WC-P) and proof of successful completion of a board approved Wilderness Paramedic course by evidence of a board issued course number with training through a KBEMS certified EMS-TEI.
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  • Successfully complete a wilderness medicine upgrade course equivalent to Wilderness First Responder or higher from an organization approved by the board (Currently not available pending board approval) that provides certification in wilderness medicine.
  • Submit to the board a completed Advanced Practice Paramedic – Wilderness Paramedic Certification Application in KEMSIS.
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  • ​​​Pay the fee of $100.00 required for reciprocity licensure, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030.​


Expiration of Advanced Practice Paramedic License and Certification

(1) A board-issued advanced practice paramedic license and a board-issued certification as a wilderness paramedic shall lapse or expire upon lapse or expiration of the individual's board-issued paramedic license pursuant to KRS 311A.095.

(2) An individual whose board-issued advanced practice paramedic license and board-issued certification as a wilderness paramedic has lapsed or expired shall cease providing the specialty care authorized by the lapsed or expired license and certification.


Exemptions to this Administrative Regulation

The Advanced Practice Paramedic licensure and certification requirements established by this administrative regulation shall not apply to:

(1) United States military members, National Guard personnel, or employees of the United States government if the individual provides services:

  • On land owned by the US government
  • In facilities owned by the US government
  • In the performance of official duties under federal law; or
  • As part of assistance for a mass casualty or disaster incident pursuant to federal law or an official state assistance request.


Surrender of Advanced Practice Paramedic License and Certification

Submit your request to surrender Advanced Practice Paramedic License and Certification to certification & Licensure here.​


Updated July 1st, 2024

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C​ritical Care Paramedi​c Checkl​ist​​



Are you looking to obtain Certification/Licensure?  The above provider checklists contain detailed instructions on obtaining Initial, Reinstatement, & Reciprocity in the state of Kentucky.

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