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Indiana Department of Homeland Security
EMS Certifications, E239, IGC-S
302 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
(We recommend that all important mail be sent certified)

Hours:
Monday-Friday - 8:30am-4:00pm
Except state observed holidays - 2013 Holidays    
Phone: 1-800-666-7784 or (317) 234-6804 -- E-Mail
Fax: (317) 233-0497

To file an EMS related complaint/problem/issue, click here.
To find or post a job opening in the EMS field, click here.

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EMS Bulletins

AEMT Indiana Additional Curriculum

Click the above link to review the Indiana AEMT Additional Curriculum. This includes EKG Monitoring, Defibrillation, and 12 Lead Acquisition and Transmission. Additional hourly requirements are amended in the AEMT Minimum Course Hours document as well. All AEMT and AEMT bridge courses are responsible for incorporating the additional curriculum into their classes. AEMT course graduates must complete the Indiana Additional Curriculum Written Exam to obtain their Indiana AEMT Certification. All AEMTs who have completed the National Registry AEMT testing prior to this announcement must successfully pass their Indiana Additional Curriculum Written Exam before June 30, 2014 AND before they utilize any of the additional skills in their AEMT duties. Information on taking the Indiana AEMT Additional Exam will be available by the beginning of October. Click here for more EMS Course information.

Tactical EMS curriculum

The EMS Commission adopted the emergency rule concerning tactical emergency medicine at its meeting on June 7, 2013. The rule was effective on June 15 and may be viewed by clicking the link above. The rule applies to both ALS and BLS providers who have personnel who engage in tactical emergency medical support. If you have any questions, please contact our office at efiato@dhs.in.gov.

Indiana Skill Levels and Scope of Practice

The above side by side comparison chart has been created to assist you in determining what the scope of practice is for your EMS skill level. No personnel or provider is allowed to exceed the listed scope of practice without explicit permission from the EMS Commission. Medical Directors are not allowed to institute skills above the listed scope of practice without obtaining permission from the EMS Commission first. This does not pertain to the Paramedic provider. Paramedic providers may exceed the NES for Paramedicine only with permission from the medical director and the training program being filed with the state IDHS office. If you have any questions, please contact our office at efiato@dhs.in.gov.

EMS Commission Briefs

Please follow the link above to review the recent EMS Commission rulings and initiatives. For full Commission minutes, click here.

Next EMS Commission Meeting
October 18, 2013
10:00 a.m.
Fishers Town Hall
1 Municipal Drive
Fishers, IN 46038

All waiver requests are due to IDHS by COB three (3) weeks prior to the EMS Commission meeting. Any waiver requests received after that deadline will be held over until the next EMS Commission Meeting. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please remit all waiver requests to efiato@dhs.in.gov. EMS Waiver Form

The Indiana Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Commission was formed by the General Assembly in 1974.  As stated in its enabling legislation, the commission is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of an effective system of emergency medical services. You can e-mail Indiana’s EMS Commission Representatives regarding any EMS topics affecting you or your community. You can find a list of e-mail addresses here. 

EMS Transition Information

Please click on this link to view information on the most recent changes in EMS. This includes:

  • Basic Advanced and Intermediate Certifications
  • EMS Course Requirements (EMR, EMT, AEMT, Bridge courses, and Paramedic) 
  • The new EMS Field Triage/Trauma Rule
  • Paramedic Licensure

Please follow this link to obtain letters verifying knowledge, skills and abilities required under the new National Educational Standards for Indiana Responders.

EMS Treatment and Transport

  • EMS Trauma Transportation Rule and Destination Guide
    Click here to find information about the field triage and transportation rule, information on protocols, and rule implementation. Find a list of all ACS Accredited Trauma Facilities, both in Indiana and in surrounding states, to transport your trauma patients.
  • POST/Advance Directives (under construction)
    Find guidance on the POST/Advance directives curriculum, the requirements for all EMS personnel, and Indiana laws. Links to the exam, support documents, and other advance directive information.
  • EMS Exposure Requirements
    Click here to find the Post Exposure form that must be filled out for ALL EMS Exposures, as well as the governance of this requirement.

EMS Training

  • Indiana EMS Course Information
    This page contains course information for all of the EMS Core courses (EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic).
  • IDHS Mobile Simulation Laboratory
    Learn how to request the mobile simulation lab for your training, and see how you can enhance your skills with this Free State service.
  • EMS Testing & Training Information 
    Find a list of recommended online websites where you can obtain FREE EMS CEUs for your inservice. You can also find a list of Indiana training institutions, SMART and Autism instructors, and links for testing sites where students can register for Indiana and National Registry exams. 
  • EMS Medical Directors
    A list of resources for Indiana EMS Medical Directors.
  • EMS Responder and Equipment Guidance
    Click here for recent Guidance Documents for EMS regarding infection control, vaccination clinics, etc. This page also has a list of EMS Product recalls and product information.

Certifications and Renewals

  • Individual Certifications
    All certifications must be renewed online. Paper copies of your INDIVIDUAL renewal will only be accepted if you get audited. All service providers, training institutions, and supervising hospital paperwork must still be submitted on paper.

    IDHS EMS Certifications will not be issuing paper copies of your re-certification by mail. If you wish to have a paper copy of your renewed certification, you may go to your portal account and print off your renewed document. We will be issuing paper copies of any responder’s initial certification via mail.
  • Service Provider Certifications
    Find forms for BLS and ALS Providers, Transport and Non-Transport, Air Ambulances, Supervising Hospitals, Vehicle Certification, Exposure Notification, and Out of Hospital DNRs.
  • Training Institution Certifications & Forms for PIs
    Training institution forms, Practical Skills forms, reports of training, statement of remediation, etc.
  • EMS On-Line Certification Renewal
    Find instructions on how to renew your certification online.
  • Indiana Public Safety Personnel Portal
    Click here to access your Portal Account. Change your address, update your e-mail, and verify your certifications.

Public Safety Identification (PSID) Number Info

EMS Administrative Codes & Data Requests

EMS Commission

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