Section 641.131.2. Emergency medical care providers—requirements for enrollment in training programs.

To be enrolled in an EMS training program course leading to certification by the department, an applicant shall:

        1.            Be at least 17 years of age at the time of enrollment.

        2.            Have a high school diploma or its equivalent if enrolling in an AEMT or paramedic course.

        3.            Be able to speak, write and read English.

        4.            Hold a current course completion card in CPR if enrolling in an EMT, AEMT or paramedic course.

        5.            Be currently certified, as a minimum, as an EMT if enrolling in an AEMT or paramedic course. If an applicant is currently nationally registered but not certified in Iowa, the applicant must submit an endorsement application to the department within 14 days after the course start date.

        6.            Be a current emergency medical care provider, RN, PA, or physician and submit a recommendation in writing from an approved EMS training program if enrolling in an EMS instructor course.

        7.            Be currently certified as a paramedic if enrolling in a CCP course.

[ARC 9443B, IAB 4/6/11, effective 8/1/11]