Post-Licensure Skills Approval Steps
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To submit for EMS agency approval:
- An application (created by the Authorized Agent) to the Department using the current License Management System, EMS Agency – Apply for Post Licensure Paramedic Skills(s).
- Once this agency application is submitted, the agency Medical Director will be notified to log into LMS and sign off on the agency application.
- An Education request (created by the Training Officer or Authorized Agent) for each post-licensure skill that is being requested. The education request must include:
- Protocol(s) for each treatment with minimum Department required items and signed by the Medical Director. (See guidance document for each skill below)
- Education curriculum that includes an agenda, outline, PowerPoints, handouts, skills verification checklist, etc. (See guidance document for each skill below)
Once an EMS agency is approved for the Post Licensure Skills for Paramedics, the agency approval is for two (2) years and will have an expiration date for the last day of the month the skill was approved.
- An application (created by the Authorized Agent) to the Department using the current License Management System, EMS Agency – Apply for Post Licensure Paramedic Skills(s).
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After an EMS agency has been approved for a Post Licensure Paramedic skill and education, the agency must:
- Educate each identified Paramedic in the agency approved skill(s)
- Once the Paramedic has completed the approved training, roster the Paramedic in that approved education request and enter a completion date and CE: Completed.
- Submit an Agency – Indicate Paramedics for Additional Post-Licensure Paramedic Skills application roster of all Paramedics who have been trained, certified as competent, and credentialed by the local EMS Medical Director for each post-licensure skill (must be done prior to the paramedic being permitted to perform those skills);
- Once this application is submitted, the agency Medical Director will be notified to log into LMS and sign off on the application.
**Paramedics will NOT be able to perform PLS skills until this step has been completed.
- Notify and obtain approval from the Department regarding any changes to:
- Protocols, standing orders, or training curriculum prior to use; and
- Replacement of Medical Director within 24 hours of change.
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To renew EMS agency Post Licensure Skill(s) for Paramedic:
- EMS agencies approved for Post Licensure Skill(s) will need to submit for renewal of the skill(s) approved at least 30 business days prior to the current PLS expiration date.
- Submit an application to the Department using the current License Management System, EMS Agency – Apply for Post Licensure Paramedic Skills(s).
- Once this agency application is submitted, the agency Medical Director will be notified to log into LMS and sign off on the agency application.
- Submit an Education Request annually for each PLS skill being requested/approved. If an EMS agency will have a different annual competency/education for currently credentialed Paramedics from newly educated Paramedics, the EMS agency will need to submit two education requests for each skill. If two (2) education requests are submitted for each skill:
- Initial PLS education request requirements are the same as above.
- Annual competency/continued education requests must include at a minimum hands-on skills verification.