Section 170.935 - Reinstatement of CertificationA person whose certification has expired by more than two years, and who is not eligible for recertification as required by 105 CMR 170.930 or who has been refused recertification under the provisions of 105 CMR 170.940(A), may apply to the Department for reinstatement of certification in accordance with 105 CMR 170.935(A).
(A) To apply for reinstatement at the EMT-Basic level, a person must:(1) Successfully complete all NREMT education and certification requirements;(2) Submit a completed application form provided by the Department;(3) Submit a nonrefundable fee established by the Department with the completed application form for reinstatement of certification;(4) Successfully complete a Department-approved psychomotor examination, meeting the requirements of the NREMT within one year of the date of the Department's approval of the application to proceed to the psychomotor examination; and(5) Meet the requirements of 105 CMR 170.910(A)(1) through (5).(6) If a person seeking reinstatement as an EMT-Basic holds current NREMT certification, they must submit a completed initial application form provided by the Department and submit a nonrefundable fee established by the Department with the completed application form.(B) To apply for reinstatement at the Advanced EMT or Paramedic level, a person must: (1) Successfully complete all NREMT education and certification;(2) Submit a completed application form provided by the Department;(3) Submit a nonrefundable fee established by the Department with the completed application form for reinstatement of certification; and(4) Meet the requirements of 105 CMR 170.910(A)(1) through (5).(5) If a person seeking reinstatement as an Advanced EMT or Paramedic holds current NREMT certification, they must submit a completed initial application form provided by the Department and submit a nonrefundable fee established by the Department with the completed application form.(C) The Department shall reinstate certification to an applicant who has properly qualified under 105 CMR 170.935(A). The certification shall be valid for two years.(D) Previously certified EMTs not qualified for reinstatement under 105 CMR 170.935, but who desire to be certified, must comply with all initial certification requirements as specified in 105 CMR 170.910.Amended, Mass Register Issue 1257, eff. 3/28/2014.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1321, eff. 9/9/2016.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1486, eff. 1/6/2023.