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

(a) successfully completes a board approved EMT course of instruction;

(b) possesses current NREMT registration for the appropriate level of licensure or higher, except for EMT-Fs who have maintained continuous licensure prior to January 1, 2004;

(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.