As of January 1, 2017, all new or lapsed/re-applying EMS provider license applicants must complete a Criminal Background Check.

The process for the background check is outlined below:

• EMS Provider License Application for New or Lapsed Applicants;
  
  
• NH Approved Scope of Practice Modules at the appropriate provider level. This can be found can be found under the Continuing Education section at: https://www.nhfaemslearning.org
  
  
• NH Protocol Program/Exam at the appropriate provider level. This can be found under the Continuing Education section at: https://www.nhfaemslearning.org
  
  
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification
  
  
• Initiate State Police Criminal Records Unit (CRU) criminal history record information (CHRI) background check either online or through paper form submission;
  
  • Electronically at: https://services.dos.nh.gov/chri/cpo/. This includes the application, scheduling your fingerprint appointment and paying the processing fee of $48.25. Be sure to select “Emergency Medical & Trauma Services” for the correct “Agency” when applying for the required EMS Provider background check (NOT "Medical Technician" which is a different license.)
    -OR-
    
  • Paper Form Submission: An EMS Provider applicant can continue to submit paper documents (inked fingerprint card, check (fee of $48.25) and CHRI form) to the Bureau of EMS for processing. Fingerprinting by "inked" or, if available, LiveScan electronic process can be completed by Local PD and the “tracking form” submitted.
    

  Completed packets must be mailed to the below address and should include the specified items as indicated:

  • Completed EMS Provider License Application for New or Lapsed Applicants;
  • Proof of National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification;
  • CHRI Component;
  • A note stating that you have submitted the CHRI online directly to the CRU
    -OR-
    
  • Completed CHRI Authorization form (a)
  • Fingerprint Card OR LiveScan receipt/tracking form (b)
  • Payment ($48.25) made out to "State of NH-Criminal Records Unit

Mail this packet to:

NHDOS-Bureau of EMS: Licensing
33 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305

Reference Documents:

(a) Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) Authorization FormCompletion instructions below (d)
(b) Sample LiveScan Fingerprint "receipt"/tracking form
(NOTE: each form can only be use for ONE CHRI process)

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