Don't delay your KBEMS renewal

By LETCH DAY
Kentucky Board of EMS

FRANKFORT -- As of October 30, 2007 we have only received and processed approximately 1/4 (one fourth) of the renewals for 2007 in our office. If your EMS provider certification(s) and/or licensure are due to expire 12-31-2007, your completed application and fee(s) must be received in our office by November 30, 2007 to ensure processing prior to the expiration date.  Our office will be closed on December 21, 2007 and reopen on January 2, 2008.  We will process any application postmarked by December 31, 2007 on January 2, 2008. All applications received with a postmark later than December 31, 2007 will be returned to the sender. Pursuant to KRS 311A.095(6) you will not be allowed to function in those capacities in Kentucky following the above expiration date until you receive a current card form our office.

Your fee(s) must be in the form of a certified check, money order, or a check from an official governmental unit made payable to the KY Board of Emergency Medical Services.   Note:  When renewing Paramedic license, you do not pay a separate EMT fee.  Also, when renewing Level II Instructor certification, you do not pay a separate Level I Instructor fee.

Extensions cannot be granted.

Please do not send your continuing education at this time. Your renewal requirements, as set forth in Kentucky Administrative Regulation 202 KAR 7:301, will then be subject to a random audit by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services during the renewal cycle.

If you choose not to renew any of your certification(s) and/or license, then pursuant to KRS 311A.095(6) you will not be allowed to function in those capacities in Kentucky following the above expiration date.  Letting a certification/license expire may or may not affect other certifications you hold.

If you have questions concerning this or any other matter, please contact the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services at (859) 256-3565.

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