Emergency Medical Services

Out-of-hospital emergency care providers are first responders, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical technician intermediates or emergency medical technicians paramedics who respond to a perceived individual need for immediate medical care in order to prevent loss of life or aggravation of physiological or psychological illness or injury.

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Requirements for Provider Certification

To qualify for First-Responder certification based on education you must submit:

1. A completed application;
2. A copy of your birth certificate or current drivers license to show evidence of being at least eighteen years of age;
3. A copy of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR) that includes adult, child, infant, and 2-person CPR from:

• American Red Cross (the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer-Instructor);
• American Safety and Health Institute (for the Professional Rescuer) ;
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Emergency Care and Safety Intstitute (Professional Rescuer)
• Medic First Aid Training Programs of America (Basic Life Support/CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR/AED);
• National Safety Council; or
• The American Heart Association (BLS Healthcare Provider Course, BLS CPR Instructor, BLS CPR Instructor Trainer, or BLS CPR Affiliate Faculty.);

4. Proof of successful completion of, within the two years preceding the application, the Department of Transportation First Responder course; and
5. Proof of successfully passing, with a score of 70% or above, the National Registry First Responder Written Examination and Proof of successfully passing, within one year preceding the application, the National Registry First Responder Practical Examination; OR

• A copy of your current First Responder certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

To qualify for First Responder certification based on reciprocity from another state you must submit:

1. A completed application and Attachment A;
2. A copy of your birth certificate or current drivers license to show evidence of being at least eighteen years of age;
3. A copy of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR) that includes adult, child, infant, and 2-person CPR from:

• American Red Cross (the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer-Instructor);
• American Safety and Health Institute (Adult & Pediatric) ;
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Emergency Care and Safety Intstitute (Professional Rescuer)
• Medic First Aid Training Programs of America (Basic Life Support/CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR/AED);
• National Safety Council; or
• The American Heart Association (the BLS Course C, BLS CPR Instructor or BLS CPR Instructor Trainer, BLS CPR Affiliate Faculty, or Healthcare Provider);

4. A certification from each jurisdiction or state where applicant is currently or previously licensed/certified ( Attachment A);
5. Documentation that his/her license/certification was based on standards that are substantially equivalent to those prevailing in the State of Nebraska ( Attachment A); and
6. A copy of your National Registry Certificate. (The Board of Emergency Medical Services has set the National Registry examination as the minimum examination standard for Nebraska.)

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To qualify for EMT certification based on education you must submit:

1. A completed application;
2. A copy of your birth certificate or current drivers license to show evidence of being at least eighteen years of age;
3. A copy of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR) that includes adult, child, infant, and 2-person CPR from:

• American Red Cross (the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer-Instructor);
• American Safety and Health Institute (Adult & Pediatric) ;
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Emergency Care and Safety Intstitute (Professional Rescuer)
• Medic First Aid Training Programs of America (Basic Life Support/CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR/AED);
• National Safety Council; or
• The American Heart Association (the BLS Course C, BLS CPR Instructor or BLS CPR Instructor Trainer, BLS CPR Affiliate Faculty, or Healthcare Provider);

4. Proof of successful completion of, within the two years preceding the application, the Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Technician course; and
5. Proof of successfully passing, with a score of 70% or above, the National Registry EMT Written Examination and Proof of successfully passing, within one year preceding the application, the National Registry EMT Practical Examination; OR

• A copy of your current EMT certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

To qualify for EMT certification based on reciprocity from another state you must submit:

1. A completed application and Attachment A;
2. A copy of your birth certificate or current drivers license to show evidence of being at least eighteen years of age;
3. A copy of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR) that includes adult, child, infant, and 2-person CPR from:

• American Red Cross (the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer-Instructor);
• American Safety and Health Institute (Adult & Pediatric) ;
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Emergency Care and Safety Intstitute (Professional Rescuer)
• Medic First Aid Training Programs of America (Basic Life Support/CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR/AED);
• National Safety Council; or
• The American Heart Association (the BLS Course C, BLS CPR Instructor or BLS CPR Instructor Trainer, BLS CPR Affiliate Faculty, or Healthcare Provider);

4. A certification from each jurisdiction or state where applicant is currently or previously licensed/certified ( Attachment A);
5. Documentation that his/her license/certification was based on standards that are substantially equivalent to those prevailing in the State of Nebraska ( Attachment A); and
6. A copy of your National Registry Certificate. (The Board of Emergency Medical Services has set the National Registry examination as the minimum examination standard for Nebraska.)

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To qualify for Intermediate certification based on education you must submit:

1. A completed application;
2. A copy of your birth certificate or current drivers license to show evidence of being at least eighteen years of age;
3. A copy of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR) that includes adult, child, infant, and 2-person CPR from:

• American Red Cross (the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer-Instructor);
• American Safety and Health Institute (Adult & Pediatric) ;
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Emergency Care and Safety Intstitute (Professional Rescuer)
• Medic First Aid Training Programs of America (Basic Life Support/CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR/AED);
• National Safety Council; or
• The American Heart Association (the BLS Course C, BLS CPR Instructor or BLS CPR Instructor Trainer, BLS CPR Affiliate Faculty, or Healthcare Provider);

4. Proof of successful completion of, within the two years preceding the application, the Department of Transportation emergency medical technician-intermediate course; and
5. Proof of successfully passing, with a score of 70% or above, the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Written Examination; and
6. Proof of successfully passing, within one year preceding the application, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Intermediate Practical Examination, which includes skill demonstration in Patient Assessment Trauma, Ventilatory Management Adult, Intravenous Therapy, and Random Basic Skills; or

• A copy of your current intermediate certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

To qualify for Intermediate certification based on reciprocity from another state you must submit:

1. A completed application and Attachment A;
2. A copy of your birth certificate or current drivers license to show evidence of being at least eighteen years of age;
3. A copy of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR) that includes adult, child, infant, and 2-person CPR from:

• American Red Cross (the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer-Instructor);
• American Safety and Health Institute (Adult & Pediatric) ;
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Emergency Care and Safety Intstitute (Professional Rescuer)
• Medic First Aid Training Programs of America (Basic Life Support/CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR/AED);
• National Safety Council; or
• The American Heart Association (the BLS Course C, BLS CPR Instructor or BLS CPR Instructor Trainer, BLS CPR Affiliate Faculty, or Healthcare Provider);

4. A certification from each jurisdiction or state where applicant is currently or previously licensed/certified ( Attachment A);
5. Documentation that his/her license/certification was based on standards that are substantially equivalent to those prevailing in the State of Nebraska ( Attachment A); and
6. A copy of your National Registry Certificate. (The Board of Emergency Medical Services has set the National Registry examination as the minimum examination standard for Nebraska.)

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To qualify for Paramedic certification based on education you must submit:

1. A completed application;
2. A copy of your birth certificate or current drivers license to show evidence of being at least eighteen years of age;
3. A copy of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR) that includes adult, child, infant, and 2-person CPR from:

• American Red Cross (the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer-Instructor);
• American Safety and Health Institute (Adult & Pediatric) ;
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Emergency Care and Safety Intstitute (Professional Rescuer)
• Medic First Aid Training Programs of America (Basic Life Support/CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR/AED);
• National Safety Council; or
• The American Heart Association (the BLS Course C, BLS CPR Instructor or BLS CPR Instructor Trainer, BLS CPR Affiliate Faculty, or Healthcare Provider);

4. Proof of successful completion of, within the two years preceding the application, the Department of Transportation emergency medical technician-paramedic course; and
5. Proof of successfully passing, with a score of 70% or above, the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Written Examination; and
6. Proof of successfully passing, within one year preceding the application, the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Practical Examination, which includes skill demonstration in Patient Assessment Trauma, Ventilatory Management Adult and pediatric, cardiac arrest, Intravenous Therapy adult and pediatric, IV Bolas Medications, and Random Basic Skills; OR

• A copy of your current paramedic certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

To qualify for Paramedic certification based on reciprocity from another state you must submit:

1. A completed application and Attachment A;
2. A copy of your birth certificate or current drivers license to show evidence of being at least eighteen years of age;
3. A copy of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR) that includes adult, child, infant, and 2-person CPR from:

• American Red Cross (the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer-Instructor);
• American Safety and Health Institute (Adult & Pediatric) ;
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Emergency Care and Safety Intstitute (Professional Rescuer)
• Medic First Aid Training Programs of America (Basic Life Support/CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR/AED);
• National Safety Council; or
• The American Heart Association (the BLS Course C, BLS CPR Instructor or BLS CPR Instructor Trainer, BLS CPR Affiliate Faculty, or Healthcare Provider);

4. A certification from each jurisdiction or state where applicant is currently or previously licensed/certified ( Attachment A);
5. Documentation that his/her license/certification was based on standards that are substantially equivalent to those prevailing in the State of Nebraska ( Attachment A); and
6. A copy of a National Registry Certificate. (The Board of Emergency Medical Services has set the National Registry examination as the minimum examination standard for Nebraska.)

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Examination Requirements

1. Successful completion of a state-approved course within the discipline being applied for within the past 24 months;
2. A copy of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR) that includes adult, child, infant, and 2-person CPR from:

• American Red Cross (the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer-Instructor);
• American Safety and Health Institute (Adult & Pediatric) ;
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Emergency Care and Safety Intstitute (Professional Rescuer)
• Medic First Aid Training Programs of America (Basic Life Support/CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR/AED);
• National Safety Council; or
• The American Heart Association (the BLS Course C, BLS CPR Instructor or BLS CPR Instructor Trainer, BLS CPR Affiliate Faculty, or Healthcare Provider);

3. Submission of a completed National Registry application;
4. If applying to take the intermediate or paramedic examination, you must also have a current state certification as either an EMT or intermediate.

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Fees

Fee Schedule

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Applications

These forms may be completed online, however, they cannot be submitted via e-mail due to the fact that all applications and forms require original signatures. If you complete the form online, you must print the form and mail it to the address below.

Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
Health and Human Services
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986

Application for Approval as an Emergency Medical Services Training Agency
Application for Certification as an Emergency Medical Services Instructor
Attachment A for Applicants from Another State
Certification As An Out-Of-Hospital Emergency Care Provider
Duplicates/Reissue form
Emergency Medical Service License
Name Change form
Recertification As An Out-of-Hospital Emergency Care Provider

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Provider Renewal Information

• All certifications issued will expire on 12/31 of the 3rd year after issuance.
• The Department will send a renewal notice at least 90 days prior to the expiration date to the address of record for those certificate holders whose certificates expire on 12/31 of that year.
• There are no fees required for renewal.

Renewal requirements:

To renew a certificate, the certificate holder must submit:

1. The renewal notice;
2. A copy of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR) that includes adult, child, infant, and 2-person CPR from:

• American Red Cross (the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer-Instructor);
• American Safety and Health Institute (Adult & Pediatric) ;
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Emergency Care and Safety Intstitute (Professional Rescuer)
• Medic First Aid Training Programs of America (Basic Life Support/CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR/AED);
• National Safety Council; or
• The American Heart Association (the BLS Course C, BLS CPR Instructor or BLS CPR Instructor Trainer, BLS CPR Affiliate Faculty, or Healthcare Provider);

3. Verification of obtaining their continuing education hours (See Table A below); or
4. A copy of a current certificate for the appropriate level from National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; or
5. Verification from the applicant’s service physician medical director or qualified physician surrogate that the applicant is qualified for renewal; or
6. Verification of passing an assessment examination. Certificate holders may only take the assessment examination one time in order to utilize such examination for meeting the renewal requirements. They must achieve a minimum score of seventy percent. If they fail the examination, they will be required to meet one of the other requirements. First Responders and EMT’s need only take a written assessment examination. Intermediates and Paramedics must pass a written and practical skills assessment examination.

Table A

 

Recertification Information

For recertification after expiration for less than 1 year if you met the renewal requirements before the expiration date, you must submit:

1. A completed Application for Recertification;
2. A copy of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR) that includes adult, child, infant, and 2-person CPR from:

• American Red Cross (the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer-Instructor);
• American Safety and Health Institute (Adult & Pediatric) ;
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Emergency Care and Safety Intstitute (Professional Rescuer)
• Medic First Aid Training Programs of America (Basic Life Support/CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR/AED);
• National Safety Council; or
• The American Heart Association (the BLS Course C, BLS CPR Instructor or BLS CPR Instructor Trainer, BLS CPR Affiliate Faculty, or Healthcare Provider);

3. Documentation of meeting one of the following:

• Verification of obtaining their continuing education hours (See Table A above); or
• A copy of a current certificate for the appropriate level from National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; or
• Verification from the applicant’s service physician medical director or qualified physician surrogate that the applicant is qualified for renewal; or
• Verification of passing an assessment examination. Certificate holders may only take the assessment examination one time in order to utilize such examination for meeting the renewal requirements. They must achieve a minimum score of seventy percent. If they fail the examination, they will be required to meet one of the other requirements. First Responders and EMT’s need only take a written assessment examination. Intermediates and Paramedics must pass a written and practical skills assessment examination.

For recertification after expiration for 3 years or less, you must submit:

1. A completed Application for Recertification;
2. A copy of a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR) that includes adult, child, infant, and 2-person CPR from:

• American Red Cross (the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer-Instructor);
• American Safety and Health Institute (Adult & Pediatric) ;
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Emergency Care and Safety Intstitute (Professional Rescuer)
• Medic First Aid Training Programs of America (Basic Life Support/CPR or Basic Life Support/CPR/AED);
• National Safety Council; or
• The American Heart Association (the BLS Course C, BLS CPR Instructor or BLS CPR Instructor Trainer, BLS CPR Affiliate Faculty, or Healthcare Provider);

3. Documentation of meeting one of the following:

• A copy of a current certificate for the appropriate level from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; OR
• A copy of a certificate of successful completion of an appropriate refresher course, which must have been completed within two years of the date the Department receives the recertification application.

For recertificatin for more than 3 years, first responders and EMTs must meet the same requirements as listed above for 3 years or less. Paramedics and intermediates whose certificates have been expired for more than 3 years must reapply following the requirements for initial certification for the appropriate level.

Intermediate

Paramedic

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Requirements for Service Licensure

To qualify for licensure as a Basic Emergency Medical Service, you must submit:

1. A completed application for an Emergency Medical Service License submitted at least 90 days prior to when the service expects to commence operations;
2. A listing of the names, certification levels & certification numbers of employees/members of your service;
3. Your written agreement with a licensed basic life support service if the applicant does not own or lease an ambulance;
4. A description or map of your service area; and
5. A copy of the EMS Model Protocols or copy of modifications your service has adopted.

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Service Renewal Information

All service licenses issued will expire on 12/31 of the 3rd year after issuance. The Licensing & Regulatory Affairs will send a renewal notice to the address of record for the EMS Service. No fees are required for renewal. Services are randomly audited each year. If the word AUDIT is in the upper right hand corner of the renewal notice, the service will receive an inspection before 12/31. The purpose of the audit is to determine that the service meets requirements outlined in Chapter 12.

Renewal requirements:

1. Completion of EMS Basic Service Renewal Notice.
2. A list of the names of active members of service identifiying each member’s certification.
3. If applicable, prepare service records for audit.

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Name and Address Change

To request an address change, you can contact any staff member at (402) 471-2299 or (800) 422-3460 ext. 1-2. You can also e-mail Pam Harris at pam.harris@dhhs.ne.gov or Dave Henske at dave.henske@dhhs.ne.gov 

If you wish to change your name on your Licensing & Regulatory Affairs record, you must complete the Affidavit of Name Change form and submit it with a copy of the legal document verifying name change to:

Pam Harris (for Advanced Providers and Services) or Dave Henske (for Basic Providers and Services)

Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
Emergency Medical Services
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986

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Duplicates/Reissue

Duplicates: A duplicate large license or small license card may be requested at the time of initial licensure. A $10.00 fee, per document, is required.

Reissue: A large license and/or small license care may be reissued when the licensee requests: additional documents; replacement of original document(s) due to loss, mutilation or destruction; or replacement of document(s) due to a name change.

To request a reissued license, you must submit a request for reissuance, and include a fee in the amount of $10.00 per document. Submit said request to:

Pam Harris (for Advanced Providers and Services) or Dave Henske (for Basic Providers and Services)

Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
Emergency Medical Services
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986

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Rules and Regulations/Statutes

Regulations relating to Certification of Out-Of-Hospital Emergency Care Providers - 172 NAC 11
Regulations relating to Licensure of Emergency Medical Services - 172 NAC 12
Regulations relating to Emergency Medical Services Training Agencies - 172 NAC 13
Regulations relating to Use of Automated External Defibrillators - 172 NAC 14
2007 Statutes relating to Emergency Medical Services Act
Statutes relating to the Uniform Licensing Law
Regulations relating to Mandatory Reporting
Mandatory Reporting Forms

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Board of Emergency Medical Services

The Board of Emergency Medical Services promotes the dissemination of public information and education programs to inform the public about out-of-hospital emergency medical care and other out-of-hospital medical information, including appropriate methods of medical self-help, first aid, and the availability of out-of-hospital emergency medical services training programs in the state. The Board advises the Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure on all issues related to the regulation of emergency medical services. Board member composition and length of terms follows:

The Board of Emergency Medical Services meets approximately 4-5 times per year – see Board meeting schedule for meeting dates and times. Meetings are open to the public, with the exception of investigational matters. Minutes of meetings are available here or by contacting Pam Harris at (402) 471-2299 or by E-Mail at pam.harris@dhhs.ne.gov

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Contact Us

Office Address:

Phone: (402) 471-2115
Fax: (402) 471-3577

Office Hours:

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (central time)
Monday through Friday

EMS Scope of Practice, Training Agency Questions:

Diane Hansmeyer, Section Administrator
Phone: (402) 471-2299
Toll Free: (800) 422-3460 ext. 1-3
E-Mail: diane.hansmeyer@dhhs.ne.gov

Advanced Providers, Services, and Tuition Reimbursement Questions:

Pam Harris, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Phone: (402) 471-2299
Toll Free: (800) 422-3460 ext. 1-2
E-Mail: pam.harris@dhhs.ne.gov

Basic Providers and Services:

Dave Henske, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Phone: (402) 471-2299
Toll Free: (800) 422-3460 ext. 1-2
E-Mail: dave.henske@dhhs.ne.gov  

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Other Related Contacts

EMS Regional Coordinators, CE Workshops, Grants, Trauma, CISM:

Emergency Medical Services Program
Doug Fuller, EMS Regional Coordinator
Nebraska Health and Human Services
Department of Regulation and Licensure
PO Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5007
Phone: (402) 471-0124
Toll Free: (800) 422-3460 ext. 25
E-Mail: doug.fuller@dhhs.ne.gov
www.dhhs.ne.gov/ems/emsindex.htm

Nebraska Emergency Medical Services Association (NEMSA)
837 J Street
Burwell, NE 68823
Phone: (308) 346-4911
www.NEMSA.org

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Brochures

Chemical Dependency in Health Care Professionals

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Certification/Verification

Certification and Verification information can be obtained by checking the website at: www.dhhs.ne.gov/lis/lisindex.htm

OR

To request either a certification or verification or your license to be sent to another Licensing & Regulatory Affairs/state licensing agency, send your request in writing along with the proper fee to the our office. Checks should be made payable to Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, State of Nebraska.

Certification

1. Fee - $25.00
2. Certification includes:
   1. Name
   2. Profession
   3. License number
   4. Issuance date
   5. Expiration date
   6. Whether the license was granted by examination, waiver, or reciprocity
   7. Examination information, if available
   8. Whether disciplinary action has been taken against the license. If so, the type(s) and date(s) of the action will be included.
   9. SEAL of the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services

Verification

1. Fee - $5.00
2. Verification includes:
   1. Name
   2. Profession
   3. License Number
   4. Expiration Date
   5. Department Staff Signature

A verification does not include the SEAL of the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services nor information relating to discipline, school, or examination.

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Licensee Assistance Program

The Licensee Assistance Program (LAP) is an assessment, education, referral, case management, and monitoring service designed to help licensees, certificate holders, and registrants of the State of Nebraska work through substance abuse/addiction problems.

The LAP services are free. However, in some cases treatment from a community resource agency may be needed. If further assistance is needed, the LAP Coordinator will help refer the Licensee to the most appropriate agency. When a treatment referral is made, those expenses become the responsibility of the Licensee.

This program was established by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-172.02 and is funded by the addition of $1.00 per year to the current fee for each license issued, renewed, or reinstated.

LAP telephone number: (800) 851-2336 or (402) 354-8055. You may also visit their website at www.lapne.org.

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Complaints

How do I file a complaint? To file a complaint, see the Investigations Division web site: www.dhhs.ne.gov/reg/investi.htm

What activities must be reported by a licensee, certificate holder, or registrant? Every credentialed person who has first-hand knowledge of unlicensed, illegal or unethical activities is required to report (includes self-reporting) within 30 days of the occurrence. Failure to report may result in discipline. To view additional information relating to mandatory reporting, click on the options below:

• Mandatory Reporting Forms
• Mandatory Reporting Summary (chart showing who is to report and what is to be reported)
• Mandatory Reporting Regulations

Mandatory Reporting shall not apply:

• to the spouse of the person,
• to a practitioner who is providing treatment to such person in a practitioner-patient relationship concerning information obtained or discovered in the course of treatment unless the treating practitioner determines that the condition of the person may be of a nature which constitutes a danger to the public health and safety by the person's continued practice, or
• when a credentialed person who is chemically impaired enters the Licensee Assistance Program authorized by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-172.01 except as provided in such section.

How is a complaint reviewed, and what is the disciplinary process? The following provides information relating to the complaint, investigative, and disciplinary process.

• Investigations web site www.dhhs.ne.gov/reg/investi.htm
• Disciplinary Process Chart
• Uniform Licensing Law

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