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Paramedic
License Description The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system.
Licensing Agency
Iowa Department of Public Health
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281 0620
steven.mercer@idph.iowa.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 06/30/2021
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