AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Community Health and Well-Being. Division of Population Health. Office of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness.

SERIES: 7569
TITLE: Open emergency medical technician files
DATES: 1971-2014.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by name

DESCRIPTION: This is a record of all Emergency Medical Technicians certified by the state, their training and qualifications. It includes application for emergency medical services certification, copies of written and practical tests, notification of test results letters, application for emergency medical services recertification, notification of incomplete certification, verification of certification status, and training records. Information includes appearance, civil/criminal court involvement, current and past addresses, date of birth, driver's license number, educational level, employer, employment history, job position information (grade/step, etc.), name, occupation, occupational preferences, occupational licenses, physical characteristics, sex, signature, social security number, telephone number.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 08/1986

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office until the certification expires or is cancelled and then transfer to closed files.

Computer data files: Retain in Office until information is updated or certification expires and then delete data from system.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

The information on the computer is only the most current information and is updated continuously. Once the certification expires, there is no further need of this information. The paper file is needed in the office, according to the staff, as long as the individual is certified. Information is regularly added to the file as long as it is active.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private