§ 16-31-3-10 — Renewal of certificates and licenses; conditions

Indiana § 16-31-3-10

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 16: HEALTH
• Art. 31: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
• Ch. 3: Certification Requirements for the Provision of

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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), to
renew a certificate or license issued under this chapter upon expiration
of the certificate or license for any reason, a person must comply with
any continuing education requirements that have been established by
the commission and complete training meeting standards set forth in
section 2(1)(E) of this chapter. To renew a certificate or license issued
under this chapter after a revocation of the certificate or license, a
person must comply with all the requirements of this chapter that apply
to the original certification or licensure.
(b) A renewal of an emergency medical technician or advanced
emergency medical technician certificate or a paramedic license shall
be issued to an individual who meets the following conditions:
(1) While holding a valid certificate or license, enters the armed
forces of the United States, including the:
(A) United States Army;
(B) United States Navy;
(C) United States Air Force;
(D) United States Marines;
(E) United States Coast Guard; or
(F) United States Space Force;
but excluding the guard and reserve components of those forces.
(2) Is discharged from the armed forces of the United States
within forty-eight (48) months after the individual entered the
armed forces.
(3) Successfully completes, not more than nine (9) months after
the individual's discharge from the armed forces of the United
States, a refresher course approved by the commission.
(4) Applies for the certificate or license renewal not more than
one (1) year after the individual's discharge from the armed forces
of the United States.
(5) Passes the written and practical skills examinations.
(c) A renewal of an emergency medical technician or advanced
emergency medical technician certificate or a paramedic license must
be issued to an individual who meets the following conditions:
(1) While holding a valid certificate or license, the individual is
called to active military duty as a member of the Indiana National
Guard or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United
States, including the:
(A) United States Army;
(B) United States Navy;
(C) United States Air Force;
(D) United States Marines; or
(E) United States Coast Guard.
(2) The individual provides the emergency medical services
commission with a copy of the document from the armed forces
that called the individual to active duty.
(3) The individual applies for the certificate or license renewal
not more than one hundred twenty (120) days after the individual
leaves active duty.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-39-11(c),
(d).]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.205-2003, SEC.24; P.L.77-2012, SEC.30; P.L.139-2023, SEC.3; P.L.238-2025, SEC.50.