What is NOT a valid reason to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew an EMS certification or paramedic license?

The choice regarding failing to notify the department within 60 days of a change of address is not considered a valid reason to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew an EMS certification or paramedic license because it is generally viewed as a procedural or administrative issue rather than one that directly impacts patient care or the integrity of the profession. While notifying the department of address changes is indeed a responsibility of licensed EMS personnel, failure to do so is usually regarded as a minor infraction that does not affect the practitioner's ability to provide patient care or adhere to ethical practice standards.

In contrast, actions deemed criminal, failing to document patient care accurately, and abandoning a patient are directly related to the responsibilities and conduct expected of EMS professionals. These actions can jeopardize patient safety, violate laws or ethical standards, and undermine the trust in emergency medical services, which justifies stricter disciplinary measures.