IL HB3186

Establishes requirements for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensure at three levels: EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic, with training prescribed by the Department based on national curricula.

Requires all EMT education and training phases to be completed before taking licensure examination; candidates may elect to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination instead.

Requires the Department to recognize military emergency medical training and clinical experience for honorably discharged armed forces members applying for EMT licensure within one year of discharge.

Establishes continuing education requirements: EMT-Paramedics must complete 100 hours every 4 years, EMT-Intermediate and advanced EMTs must complete 80 hours, and EMT-Basic must complete 60 hours.

Allows EMTs who are Illinois National Guard members, Illinois State Troopers, or volunteers for small municipalities and not-for-profit organizations serving areas with populations under 5,000 to apply for fee waivers.