S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-7.100.109

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-7.100.109 - Reciprocity

A. Candidates seeking reciprocity in South Carolina as an EMT-basic, AEMT, or Paramedic shall:

1. Hold either an NREMT credential or a current certification from another state for the level for which they are applying; and

2. Complete the criminal history background check in accordance with S.C. Code Section 44-61-80(D) and pursuant to Section 105.A.2.

B. Candidates seeking reciprocity who hold a current and valid NREMT certification may apply for direct reciprocity at the level of the NREMT credential they hold by creating an up-to-date profile in the Department's credentialing system and submitting a complete reciprocity application in a format as determined by the Department. The candidate shall submit the following with the application:

1. A properly completed out-of-state certification verification form;

2. A copy of their current NREMT certification for the level of reciprocity for which they are applying; and

3. All other requirements as established by the Department.

C. Candidates not certified in South Carolina who hold a current and valid EMT-basic, AEMT, or Paramedic certification from other states and do not hold a current NREMT certification may apply for a one (1) year provisional certification at the level they hold. Candidates for provisional certification shall create an up-to-date profile in the Department's credentialing information system and submit a complete reciprocity application in a format as determined by the Department. The candidate shall submit the following with the application:

1. A copy of their current state certification identification card for the level for which he or she is applying that includes the certification expiration date. All candidates with provisional Certificates shall have no less than six (6) months remaining on their out-of-state certification by the time the Department receives all required documentation necessary for certification; and

2. All other documentation and requirements as established by the Department.

D. South Carolina provisional Certificates for all levels of certification shall expire one (1) year from the date of issue. Provisional certifications are non-renewable, and extensions are not permitted. An active military service member deployed outside of South Carolina may submit a written request in a format as determined by the Department for an extension on his or her provisional Certification and submit a copy of the active duty orders with the request.

E. To convert a South Carolina provisional certification to a conventional South Carolina Certification, the provisional Certificate holder shall obtain a NREMT certification and complete the recertification requirements pursuant to Section 107 prior to expiration.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-7.100.109

Added by State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2022.