Section A: All

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

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 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 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.
  
• Completed an EMR certification application through your KEMSIS account.
• 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.
• Undergo a background check pursuant to KRS 311A.050 and 311A.100.
  • Viewpoint Screening is the only approved vendor by the board 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.

  Section B: Initial

  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 (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 an EMR certification course from 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.
  • Pay the fee required for certification pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030. $25.00 Total ($15 Initial Certification Fee + $10.00 Application Fee).

  Section C: Reciprocity

  Applicants who are certified in a contiguous state to the Commonwealth of Kentucky or by the NREMT as a NREMT-Emergency Medical Responder 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 Responder or EMT applying for reciprocity must submit the items from Section A and Section C

  • Proof of NREMT – Emergency Medical Responder 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.
      • Board approved United States Armed Forces medical training courses:
        • Army 68 Whiskey Medical Training Course
        • Army 18 Delta Special Forces Medical Sergeant Course
        • Air Force Medical Technician Course
        • Navy Hospital Corpsman Course
        • Navy Healthcare Specialist Course
      • Proof of completing HIV/AIDS training required by KRS 311A.120.OR
      • 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.
      • Pay the fee required for certification pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030. $150 Total ($125.00 Reciprocity Fee + $15.00 Certification Fee + $10.00 Application Fee)

  Section D: Reinstatement

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

  • Proof of previous KY 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
  • 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 16 hour 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 16-hour NREMT EMR NCCP course completion certificate. OR
  • Pay fee required for certification pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030. $225.00 Total ($150 Reinstatement Fee + $15.00 Certification Fee + $10.00 Application Fee + $50.00 Late Fee)

  Updated February 1, 2023

202 KAR 7:330 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Section A: All

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

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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​.
  
• Completed an AEMT certification application through your KEMSIS account​.
  
• 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 AEMT certification.
• Undergo a background check pursuant to KRS 311A.050 and KRS 311A.100.
  • Viewpoint Screening is the only approved vendor by the board 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.

Section B: Initial

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 an AEMT certification course from 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.
• Pay the fee required for certification pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030. $60.00 Total ($50.00 Initial Certification Fee + $10.00 Application Fee).

Section C: Reciprocity

Applicants who are certified in a contiguous state to the Commonwealth of Kentucky or by the NREMT as a NREMT-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 a NREMT- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or EMT 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
    • Board approved United States Armed Forces medical training courses:
      • Army 68 Whiskey Medical Training Course
      • Army 18 Delta Special Forces Medical Sergeant Course
      • Air Force Medical Technician Course
      • Navy Hospital Corpsman Course
      • Navy Healthcare Specialist Course
• 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.
• Pay the fee required for certification pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030. $185.00 Total ($125.00 Reciprocity Fee + $50.00 Certification Fee+ $10.00 Application Fee).

Section D: Reinstatement

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.
• 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 50 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 50-hour NREMT AEMT NCCP course completion certificate.
• Pay fee required for certification pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030​. $260.00 ($150.00 Reinstatement Fee + $50.00 Certification Fee + $10.00 Application Fee + $50.00 Late Fee).

Updated February 1, 2023

202 KAR 7:401 Paramedic​

Section A: All

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

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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 Paramedic, 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.
• Completed a paramedic license application through your KEMSIS account​.
• No person shall be eligible for license 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 Paramedic license.
• Undergo a background check pursuant to KRS 311A.050 and 311A.100.
  • Viewpoint Screening is the only approved vendor by the board 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.

Section B: Initial

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

• Proof of NREMT – Paramedic certification
  • Copy of NREMT - Paramedic 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)
  • Other legal authorization to live and work in the United States
• Proof of successful completion of a Paramedic certification course from 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.
• Proof of successful completion of education and training regarding determination of death and preservation of evidence as required by KRS 311A. 185. KBEMS approved on-line Determination of Death course (DOD).
• Pay the fee required for certification pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030​. $75.00 Total ($65.00 Initial Certification Fee + $10.00 Application Fee).

Section C: Reciprocity

Applicants who are certified in a contiguous state to the Commonwealth of Kentucky or by the NREMT as a NREMT-Paramedic 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- Pa​ramedic, AEMT or EMT applying for reciprocity must submit the items from Section A and Section C.

• Proof of NREMT – Paramedic Certification
  • Copy of NREMT – Paramedic certification card or certificate OR
  • Proof of current, unrestricted, Paramedic 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-Paramedic, AEMT or EMT certification.
    • If applying using a board approved United States Armed Forces medical training course with an NREMT-AEMT or EMT certification the applicant will need to submit proof of completing a board approved bridge course.
    • Board approved United States Armed Forces medical training courses:
      • Army 68 Whiskey Medical Training Course
      • Army 18 Delta Special Forces Medical Sergeant Course
      • Air Force Medical Technician Course
      • Navy Hospital Corpsman Course
      • Navy Healthcare Specialist Course
• 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.
• Proof of successful completion of education and training regarding determination of death and preservation of evidence as required by KRS 311A. 185. KBEMS approved on-line Determination of Death course (DOD).
• Pay the fee required for certification pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030​. $200.00 Total ($125.00 Reciprocity Fee + $65.00 Certification Fee + $10.00 Application Fee).

Section D: Reinstatement

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

• Proof of previous KY Paramedic license.
  • Copy of KBEMS Paramedic license card, certificate, or official letter from KBEMS verifying previous Paramedic license.
• 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.
• Proof of successful completion of education and training regarding determination of death and preservation of evidence as required by KRS 311A. 185. KBEMS approved on-line Determination of Death course (DOD).
• Evidence of successful completion of the 60 hour NREMT Paramedic National Continued Competency Program (NCCP 2016) within twelve (12) months preceding their Paramedic application for reinstatement. (KBEMS approved on-line continuing education​)
• Copy of 60-hour NREMT Paramedic NCCP course completion certificate.
• Pay fee required for certification pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030​. $275.00 Total ($150 Reinstatement Fee + $65.00 Certification Fee + $10.00 Application Fee + $50.00 Late Fee).

Updated February 1, 2023

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

Section A: Initial

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.
• Provide documentation using the KBEMS Lecture and Skill Verification Form E-20 that the applicant has assisted with a course that meets the following requirements.
  • The board has approved the course as leading to certification or licensure.
  • Assistance with the course has been under the supervision of a board-certified EMS educator through a board-certified EMS-TEI with the approval of the program director and medical director.
  • The courses in which the applicant may assist to meet this requirement shall be in a board approved initial course at or below the level of educator the applicant is seeking.
  • Continuing education courses will not be accepted to meet the requirements of this section.
  • Completed a minimum of five (5) presentations meeting the objectives of the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Educating EMS Instructors

OR

• Demonstrated skills from at least five (5) subjects meeting the objectives of the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for Educating EMS Instructors.

• 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 kbemslegal@kctcs.edu 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 approved vendor by the board 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 EMS Educator certification application through your KEMSIS account.
• Pay the fee required for certification pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030​. $95.00 Total ($85.00 Certification Fee + $10.00 Application Fee).

Section B: Reciprocity

A person certified as an EMS Educator 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 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 and 311A.100.
  • Viewpoint Screening is the only approved vendor by the board 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 EMS Educator certification application through your KEMSIS account.
• Pay the fee required for certification pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030. $220.00 ($125.00 Reciprocity Fee + $85.00 Certification Fee + $10.00 Application Fee).

Section C: Reinstatement

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
• Submit evidence of at least four (4) hours of training in methodology of instruction (MOI). (KBEMS approved on-line MOI continuing education​)
• Undergo a background check pursuant to KRS 311A.050 and 311A.100.
  • Viewpoint Screening is the only approved vendor by the board 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 EMS Educator certification application through your KEMSIS account.
• Pay fee required for certification pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030. $245.00 ($150.00 Reinstatement Fee + $85.00 Certification Fee + $10.00 Application Fee).

Updated February 1, 2023