{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-31-1345","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-31-1345","heading":"Paramedic","body":"A. The certification is issued for a period of three years from the end of the month of issuance.\n\nB. An EMS provider who possesses a valid  Paramedic certification is simultaneously issued an EMT certification for an additional two years after his  Paramedic expiration.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 31. Virginia Emergency Medical Services Regulations","Part III. EMS Education and Certification","Article 1. Certification Levels"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter31/section1345/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:49:52Z","sha256":"50c16802fbe899fcd3ac8d9100880de46da5a6e496b271b5bdb9625bdeb4342f","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-31-1337","next":"us-va/12vac5-31-1355"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}