LICENSURE
TNS license is regulated by IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) under EMS (Emergency Medical Services).
Successful Course Completion Requirement
- Quizzes – students need to score a cumulative average of 80% or above to be eligible to take the final
exams. - Practical Exam –a standardized test scenarios and evaluation forms are used. Students should perform all critical steps with precision in a reasonable order, in specified times frames, and attaining a minimum of 80% and no critical errors on the grading form.
- Final Written Exam – 150 question exam is developed based on an exam blueprint and item bank created by the TNSCCs. Questions measure the achievement of course knowledge objectives and are referenced to content in the modules. All items are multiple-choice with only one correct answer. Students need a minimum 80% (120/150) to pass. A total of 3 exam attempts are allowed within a year. Students must reapply and pay the exam fee for each attempt. Students need to contact a TNSCC to schedule a re-test.
Initial Pre-Requisites
- TNS candidate successfully completes TNS Course and IDPH EMS ‘Person History form’ providing SSN# and attestation statements re: Child Support and Felony as required by law.
- TNS Course Coordinator (TNSCC) completes EMS Transaction Form and submits Course Roster and EMS Person History forms online to IDPH.
- Interval of up to 10 working days from TNSCC submission (2wks, excluding holidays).
- IDPH will send email notice to the email address provided on the EMS Person History and Transaction Forms. This notice for licensure will include the LINK and PIN# for new licensure processing.
@Putra Mahirudin / LottieFiles
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Initial License Cost
$50.00
Applying for initial license
Online
Have the following ready:
- Online PIN (printed on licensure notice)
- Last 4 digits of your SSN#
- Credit Card
@Shahariar Arifin Imran / LottieFiles
Visit website
Under "For EMS Licensees"
Click on "Pay INITIAL License Fee(s)"
Enter information
This step will require you to enter PIN and last 4-digit SS# and follow the succeeding prompts.
Pay
Enter your payment information.
New License hard copy, arrives by US Postal Service mail within 2 wks to the address you provided on the EMS Person History form.
Applying for initial license
By Mail
Renewals
90 - 40 days prior to expiration:
IDPH notice letter and renewal form with your PIN# arrives at address on file within 60-days prior to license expiration.
Submit the following to your nearest TNS Course Coordinator (TNSCC).
- TNS Continuing Education Summary Form (visit Forms page).
- Supporting documentation for hours claimed.
- ‘Rules’ regarding eligible content / hour limits / verification. Visit Forms page for TNS CE summary sheet.
- TNSCC will review documents, enter CE approval into IDPH database and/or contact you regarding any deficiencies.
- NOTE: TNSCC role in the renewal process is to affirm CE hours are complete and verifiable. They are not responsible for organizing CE submissions into a reviewable document and do not provide notice of approaching deadlines.
@Putra Mahirudin / LottieFiles
@Bryan Petrovski / LottieFiles
Renewal License Cost
$25.00
Applying for renewal
Online
(fastest)
Have the following ready:
- TNS license # (printed on renewal form and licenses)
- Online Renewal PIN (printed on renewal form)
- Last four digit of your SSN#
- Credit Card
@Shahariar Arifin Imran / LottieFiles
Visit website
Select Renew my license
Select "Pay RENEWAL License Fee(s) and RENEW my License"
Enter information
This step will require you to enter License #, Renewal PIN and last 4-digit SS#.
Pay
Enter your payment information.
Applying for renewal
By Mail
(slow)
Prepare Documents
Submit the following:
(1) Renewal Fee (certified check or money order)
(2) Completed Renewal Letter/Form that was sent to you or print 'EMS Renewal Notice' from FORMS list from IDPH, click the button below to visit the site.
Mail Forms with Payments
Mail completed forms and payments to IDPH at address on renewal letter/form.
