See
202 KAR 7:410. Advanced Practice Paramedics for further details pertaining to licensure, certification, renewal, reinstatement, continuing education requirements, surrender, et cetera.
Section A: All Applicants
- Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Paramedic in Kentucky; and
- Not currently be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to KRS Chapter 311A that would prevent certification.
Section B: Initial Applicants
Applicants applying between 8/15/2025 and 9/30/2026:
- Submit proof of a current IBSC certification card as a Community Paramedic (CP-C); and
- Submit a completed Initial Advanced Practice Paramedic application in KEMSIS with all required attachments between 8/15/2025 and 9/30/2026.
Applicants applying between 1/15/2026 and 9/30/2026:
- Submit proof that the applicant had operated under a KBEMS board-approved community paramedic pilot program, as evidenced by a written and signed attestation from the pilot program's EMS director or chief officer on their agency letterhead; or
- Submit proof of a current IBSC certification card as a Community Paramedic (CP-C); and
- Submit a completed Initial Advanced Practice Paramedic application in KEMSIS with all required attachments between 1/15/2026 and 9/30/2026.
Applicants applying on or after 10/01/2026:
- Submit a course completion certification from an education and training program that minimally meets the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) Community Paramedic Content Outline topic areas; and
- Submit proof of a current IBSC certification card as a Community Paramedic (CP-C); and
- Submit a completed Initial Advanced Practice Paramedic application in KEMSIS with all required attachments.
Section C: Reinstatement Applicants
- Submit proof of previous licensure as an Advanced Practice Paramedic – Community Paramedic in Kentucky; and
- Submit of a current IBSC certification card as a Community Paramedic (CP-C); and
- Submit a completed background check from the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts or the KBEMS-specific Viewpoint Screening service which is less than six (6) months old at time of application submission; and
- Submit a completed Advanced Practice Paramedic Reinstatement application in KEMSIS with all required attachments and pay the fee of $100.00 required for Community Paramedic certification reinstatement, pursuant to 202 KAR 7:030.
Updated August 15th, 2025