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Certification/Recertification
Application
Requirements for certification as an EMS Driver
(training obtained in Mississippi) |
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Age of at least 18 years.
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Completion of the Board's approved EMS Driver Training Program.
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Possession of valid driver's license.
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| Requirements
for certification as an EMS Driver (training obtained in another
state) |
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Written verification that training obtained out of state meets the guidelines of the Mississippi EMS Driver Training
Program(s).
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Verification of training within the past two years, or written verification of training from sending state and of current status.
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Age of at least 18 years.
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Possession of valid driver's license.
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Submission of official driver's license history concurrent with date of application.
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| Note: The BEMS maintains the right to refuse reciprocity to any EMS Driver if the submitted curriculum does not meet the requirements of this section.
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Temporary EMS Driver Certification
BEMS may issue temporary EMS driver certification not to exceed 90 days. Temporary certification will be issued only upon receipt of a written request from an owner/manager of a licensed ambulance provider. Licensed ambulance providers may utilize personnel awaiting temporary EMS driver certification provided that such providers notify
BEMS prior to employment.
A temporary EMS Driver certification will not be granted to an individual who has previously been issued a Mississippi BEMS EMS Driver certification.
EMS – Driver Certification
All applications for EMS – Driver certification or re-certification shall be made with approved forms.
All applications for EMS – Driver certification or re-certification must include:
- $35.00 money order payable to the Mississippi State Department of Health
- A copy of the applicant’s driver’s license
- A copy of a certificate of completion of an approved EMS – Driver course
The Bureau of EMS will conduct a review of the applicant’s driver’s license history. The EMS – Driver certification will expire concurrently with the applicant’s State Driver’s License.
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