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Determination of Residency and Reciprocity
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Louisiana Bureau of EMS License Search: Search Licenses
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The Privilege to Practice status for individual EMS personnel licensed in one or more EMS Compact Member States. The Quick Verify tool requires the National EMS ID number.
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Verify Credentials. Search by Registry Number, EMS ID, or Name.
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The Pre-Application Eligibility Determination Process assists individuals in determining if they are eligible for licensure before enrolling in an education program if they have a criminal record.
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Effective November 1, 2023, the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services began utilizing the new Louisiana State Police (LSP) criminal history request and reporting system (LAPS). Students/practitioners will be able to request a criminal history report from one of approximately 60 sites throughout the state and many sites across the United States. Reports will normally be available for review by the Bureau of EMS within 72 hours of the completed criminal history report request.
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Ambulance Standards: Administrative Check Sheet 6.3.2025
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Ambulance Standards: Air Ambulance Report 6.3.2025
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Ambulance standards Air Ambulance Checklist 6.3.2025
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Ambulance Standards: Ambulance Report 6.3.2025
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Ambulance Standards Licensing Report 6.3.2025
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The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Bureau of EMS (BEMS) coordinates, develops, improves, and maintains a comprehensive and dynamic emergency medical services system. This system ensures prompt, effective, and unimpeded service by appropriately educated and licensed Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Practitioners and licensed EMS Providers to all residents and visitors of the state.
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