Who should contact the department to request an application for recertification?

The certificant is the individual who holds the certification and is directly responsible for their own professional status. As such, it is their responsibility to contact the department to request an application for recertification. This process typically involves ensuring that they meet the necessary continuing education and practice requirements to maintain their certification. The certificant's proactive engagement in this process underscores the importance of personal accountability in maintaining qualifications in the EMS field.

Others in the list, such as the medical director, EMS administrator, or EMS specialist, may play supporting roles in overseeing the certificant’s professional development or educational opportunities, but the actual request for recertification must come from the certificant themselves, as they hold the certification and are directly impacted by the recertification process.