Emergency Medical Services

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

  • The Department of Public Health (“DPH”) proposes the revisions to Chapter 511-9-2 of its regulations - Download this pdf file. CLICK HERE to see the notice of proposed rulemaking and the proposed rules revisions.
     
  • Oral comments may be presented at a public meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025. To join the public meeting:
     
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The Commissioner of Public Health will consider the proposed rules for adoption on or about February 21, 2025, to become effective on or about March 23, 2025.

Notification of Public Hearing

The Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice announces the release of Download this pdf file. draft rules designed to enhance the implementation of EMS Compact. After extensive collaboration with commissioners, stakeholders, and the public, the Commission will meet to consider the adoption of these proposed rules on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. Click here for more details. 

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Georgia EMS Workforce Distribution dashboard hosted by GDAC 

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Georgia EMS Education dashboard hosted by GDAC 

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EMS Annual Reports

An overview of EMS data that provides an operating report, organization description, and basic statistical data of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Georgia. 

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Notification of New GBI/GAPS Criminal Background Check Vendor for EMS Personnel Licensing

Beginning January 1, 2025, all applicants for EMS Personnel licensure MUST use the Georgia Applicant Processing Service’s (GAPS) vendor, Idemia (IdentoGO) for the submission of your fingerprint-based criminal history records check using Service Code 2TGJY5. The Department does not accept criminal history reports from the applicant or other sources.

You can register using the new system at https://ga.state.identogo.com/ata

Click here for GAPS-Idemia registration instructions under Step 1B.

NOTE for Fieldprint Registrations:

  • Applicants approved in the Fieldprint system, MUST schedule and complete the fingerprints with Fieldprint by January 31, 2025. Out of state fingerprint cards will not be accepted after January 31, 2025.
  • Any applicant registration for criminal fingerprint background checks within Fieldprint that are not eligible for approval by the OEMST after January 2nd will be declined and the applicant will need to register for a criminal fingerprint background check with Idemia. 
  • If an applicant has scheduled and paid for a criminal background check through Fieldprint and does not obtain the fingerprints by January 31st, the applicant will need to register and pay for a criminal fingerprint background check with Idemia. The applicant will have to contact Fieldprint Customer Service to request a refund of payment.
  • Fieldprint Customer Service (For Applicants) [email protected] OR 800-799-1067 

Georgia Medic License Renewals for (EMT, EMT-I, AEMT, CT and Paramedic) Open from 10/1/2024 - 3/31/2025

EMS Georgia License Verification

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  • 2025 Medic License Renewal (for those with a March 31, 2025 expiration)
  • Step 1: Confirm all 40 hours of Continuing Education hours are entered in the system. See the detailed steps for instructions to enter courses into your education report and other requirements. 
  • Step 2: Complete the Georgia Medic Renewal Application. See the detailed steps. 

Late Georgia Medic License Renewal for EMT-R Open from 10/1/2024 - 3/31/2025

  • 2024 EMT-R Medic License Renewal (for those with a September 30, 2024 expiration)(additional $75 late fee will apply)
  • Step 1: You must renew your NREMT EMR certification. (Your GA EMT-R license will not be renewed until your NREMT EMR certification has been renewed as required by EMS Rule 511-9-2-.13(2).
  • Step 2: Confirm all 16 hours of Continuing Education hours are entered in the system (as required by NREMT EMR renewal requirements). See the detailed steps for instructions to enter courses into your education report and other requirements. 
  • Step 3: Complete the Late Georgia EMT-R Renewal Application. See the detailed steps. 

2022 NHTSA EMS Reassessment. Click Download this pdf file. here  to review the document. 

Travel Clinical Assistant

Public safety agencies are highly encouraged to reinforce with their field personnel on how to identify potential travel-related diseases and outbreaks using the Travel Clinical Assistant. The TCA provides epidemiological facts and guidelines for clinical symptoms, transmission modes, infection control guidance, and any reporting guidelines. Agencies should also review and practice appropriate PPE levels, handwashing, and disinfection practices.
 

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