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Wis. Adm. Code DHS 110.07
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WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER DHS 110 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES LICENSING, CERTIFICATION, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER II -- EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS; LICENSING; CERTIFICATION; TRAINING; CREDENT
Date:
08/31/2009
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DHS 110.07 Application for renewal license or certificate; refresher training requirements.
(1) ELIGIBILITY. To apply for renewal of an EMT license or first responder certificate, the applicant shall meet all of the following eligibility and training requirements:
(a) The individual is 18 years of age or older.
(b) The individual is capable of performing the actions authorized by the department in the Wisconsin scope of practice for the practice level for which the applicant applies.
(c) The individual has received refresher training as follows:
1. 'First responder.' The individual has completed an 18-hour first responder refresher course from the Wisconsin first responder curriculum during the biennium for which the current certification expires.
2. 'Emergency medical technician-basic.' The individual has completed a 30-hour EMT-basic refresher course based on the Wisconsin EMT-basic curriculum or other training, approved by the department, during the biennium for which the current license expires. Recertification through examination by the NREMT or the completion of a department-approved initial EMT-basic course, initial EMT-intermediate technician course, or the didactic portion of the initial EMT-intermediate or initial EMT-paramedic course during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement under this paragraph.
3. 'Emergency medical technician-intermediate technician.' The individual has completed a 30-hour EMT-basic refresher course based on the Wisconsin EMT-basic curriculum or other training approved by the department, and either a 12-hour EMT-IT refresher course or 12 hours of continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin EMT-IT curriculum and approved by the medical director of an emergency medical service provider with which the individual is credentialed. The training shall be obtained during the biennium for which the current license expires.
4. 'Emergency medical technician -- intermediate.' The individual has completed a 48 hour EMT-I refresher course based on the Wisconsin curriculum for the EMT-I or 48 hours of continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin EMT-I curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department. The training shall be obtained during the biennium for which the current license expires. Recertification through examination by the NREMT during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement under this paragraph.
5. 'Emergency medical technician-paramedic.' The individual has completed a 48-hour EMT-paramedic refresher course based on the Wisconsin curriculum for the EMT-paramedic or 48 hours of continuing education that is based on the Wisconsin EMT-paramedic curriculum and covers the subject areas identified by the department. The training shall be obtained during the biennium for which the current license expires. Recertification through examination by the NREMT during this period may be used to fulfill the refresher course requirement under this paragraph.
6. 'Critical care endorsement.' The individual is licensed as an EMT-paramedic with a critical care endorsement, has completed a 48-hour paramedic refresher course based on the Wisconsin EMT-paramedic curriculum and an additional 24 hours of training specified by the department for the critical care paramedic during the biennium for which the current license expires.
7. 'First responders and EMTs.' Successful completion of an initial training course above the current license level of the individual may be used to fulfill the refresher requirements of this paragraph. If the course is an initial EMT-intermediate or initial EMT-paramedic course, completion of the didactic portion fulfills this requirement.
(d) The individual is certified in CPR at the professional level by an organization specified under s. DHS 110.17 (1).
(e) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., the individual does not have an arrest or conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an EMS professional, as determined by the department.
(2) APPLICATION. The applicant shall submit to the department an application that includes documentation acceptable to the department showing proof of eligibility. The application and documentation shall be submitted to the department in the manner or method specified by the department.
Note: Application for license or certificate renewal is submitted by the applicant to the department electronically through the department's E-Licensing system available at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ems. Completed applications are processed electronically through this system. For further information contact the Emergency Medical Services Section, 1 W. Wilson St., P.O. Box 2659, Madison, WI 53701-2659.
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