Legal limitations for EMT licensure
Applicants should be aware that the following questions will be asked on the National Registry and/or the Oregon Application for licensure. If an applicant answers “yes” to any of these questions, they are encouraged to contact the appropriate licensing agency to discuss their individual circumstances and determine whether pursuing an EMT career is feasible for them.
- Within the past 10 years, do you or have you had any physical or mental condition that impairs, could impair, or has impaired your ability to perform the duties of an EMS provider? If you answer yes, you will need to explain whether your condition is controlled by medication or other treatment and how your condition, treated or untreated, affects your ability to perform the duties of an EMS provider.
- Do you currently, or have you in the last 10 years, used any drug or chemical substance for other than legitimate medical purposes that impairs or has impaired your ability to perform the duties of an EMS provider?
- Have you been counseled about, diagnosed with, or treated for a dependency on alcohol or drugs within the last 10 years?
- Have you ever been arrested, charged with, or convicted of any misdemeanor or felony? (Minor traffic violations need not be reported.)
- Has an employer or supervising physician taken disciplinary action against you related to your duties as an EMS provider? (Discipline includes suspension, letter of reprimand, resignation in lieu of termination, a limitation or restriction of scope of practice, or dismissal for cause.)
- Have you been named in a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice or misconduct related to providing medical care?
- Have you ever been disciplined, denied, or revoked by the National Registry of EMTs or any health care certifying or licensing agency?
- Have you ever surrendered or resigned a health care license or certificate?
- Have you lived, worked, or attended school outside of Oregon for 60 or more consecutive days in the last 5 years?