(1) The board shall license an applicant as an ECP at the appropriate level if the applicant:

(a) has successfully completed an ECP course of instruction at or above the level of requested licensure;

(b) possesses a current NREMT or ABPC certification equal to or higher than the level applying for, or successfully completes a written and practical exam approved by the board, or provides a current unrestricted EMR, EMT, AEMT, or paramedic license in another state in which the applicant was originally tested and which has a valid and reliable complaint process;

(c) provides all the information necessary to establish eligibility for licensure according to the licensure requirements as specified by the board or its designee;

(d) possesses a high school diploma or equivalency; and

(e) is 18 years of age or older.