EMT and paramedic training, licensing and certification in Maine are governed by the Maine EMS, a bureau within the Maine Department of Public Safety. The state of Maine has 5 levels of certification: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) – (previously First Responder) Ambulance Attendant - No new licenses at this level were issued after September 1, 2024 […]
EMT Paramedic Training in Maryland
April 22, 2024 By
EMT and paramedic training, licensing, and certification in the state of Maryland are governed by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical System (MIEMSS). This Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems is an independent state agency in charge of control, coordination, and oversight of Maryland’s EMS system. MIEMSS is under the direction of the State EMS […]
EMT and Paramedic Training in Michigan
April 22, 2024 By
EMT training and EMT paramedic training, licensing, and certification in the state of Michigan are governed by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH). The state of Michigan has four levels of training certification for EMS: EMR- Emergency Medical Responder EMT- Emergency Medical Technician (formerly EMT - Basic) EMT-Specialist/AEMT (Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (as to […]
EMT Paramedic Training in Minnesota
April 22, 2024 By
Holly Hammann, Southeast EMS SpecialistMinnesota offers 5 levels of EMT training and EMT paramedic training. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, Advanced EMT (AEMT), and EMT-Paramedic. The EMS certifications are governed by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board. All training programs for First Responder, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, AEMT, or EMT-Paramedic must be approved by the EMS Regulatory […]
EMT Paramedic Training in Mississippi
April 22, 2024 By
EMT and paramedic training, licensing and certification in the state of Mississippi are governed by the Mississippi State Dept. of Health, Mississippi Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. This state bureau must approve all the applicants, as well as their certifications before the individual can be employed in the state as an EMT. The state of […]
EMT Paramedic Training in Missouri
April 22, 2024 By
Missouri has a large EMS organization and the state is often hiring certified EMS personnel. EMT and paramedic training, licensing and certification in the state of Missouri are governed by the Missouri Department of Health. This state bureau has the responsibility of managing the entire EMS system for the state of Missouri. In the state […]
EMT Paramedic Training in Nevada
April 22, 2024 By
State Certification and licensing of EMS personnel in Nevada are governed by the Nevada State Health Division, EMS (Emergency Medical Systems) Office. This state bureau must approve all the applicants, as well as their certifications before the individual can be employed in the state as an EMT. The state of Nevada and the Nevada EMS […]
EMT Paramedic Training In New Jersey
April 22, 2024 By
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) was the first office of its kind in the United States. Created in 1967, the OEMS is part of the department’s Division of Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories, & Emergency Preparedness (PHILEP). New jersey EMT training and paramedic training certifications are governed through this agency. The OEMS […]
EMT Paramedic Training in New Mexico
April 22, 2024 By
Licensing and certification through EMT and paramedic training in the state of New Mexico are governed by the New Mexico Emergency Medical Systems (NMEMS). This state bureau must approve all the applicants, as well as their certifications, before the individual can be employed in the state as an EMT. The state of New Mexico and […]
EMT Paramedic Training In New York
April 22, 2024 By
EMT and paramedic training, licensing and certification in the state of New York are governed by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The New York State EMS Bureau is responsible for the general oversight of the EMS system statewide and the state has five levels of training and certification: […]
EMT Paramedic Training in North Carolina
April 22, 2024 By
EMT and paramedic training, licensing and certification in the state of North Carolina are governed by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation - NC Office of Emergency Medical Services. This state bureau must approve all the applicants and certifications before the individual can be employed in the state as an NC EMT. The state […]
EMT Paramedic Training in Ohio
April 22, 2024 By
EMT and paramedic training, licensing and certification in the state of Ohio are governed by the Ohio Department Public Safety Division of Emergency Medical Services (ODPS-EMS). This state bureau must approve all the applicants, as well as their certifications, before the individual can be employed in the state as an EMT. It also holds the responsibility […]
EMT Paramedic Training in Pennsylvania
April 22, 2024 By
EMT and paramedic training, licensing and certification in the state of Pennsylvania are governed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC). This state bureau must approve all the applicants, as well as their certifications, before the individual can be employed in the state. The state of Pennsylvania and the […]
EMT Paramedic Training in South Carolina
April 22, 2024 By
EMT and paramedic training, licensing and certification in the state of South Carolina are governed by the Department of Health and Environmental Control – Emergency Medical Services. This state bureau must approve all the applicants, and their certifications before the individual can be employed in the state as an EMT. The state of South Carolina […]
EMT Paramedic Training In Tennessee
April 22, 2024 By
Requirements for becoming an EMT or paramedic in Tennessee are governed by the Division of Emergency Medical Services (DEMS) of the Tennessee Department of Health. The DEMS is the licensure authority for the granting of EMS licenses in TN. Tennessee has three recognized levels of EMT certification. The EMS levels in TN are: EMS (Emergency […]
EMT Paramedic Training In Texas
April 22, 2024 By
EMT training and EMT paramedic training, licensing and certification in the state of Texas are governed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the EMS and Trauma Systems, which is regulated by the DSHS. Texas has five levels of EMT certification: emergency care attendant (ECA) EMT-basic EMT-intermediate EMT-P licensed paramedic To become […]
EMT Paramedic Training in Utah
April 22, 2024 By
EMT and paramedic training, licensing and certification in the state of Utah are governed by the Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. This state bureau must approve all the applicants and their certifications, before the individual can be employed in the state as an EMT. EMS Licensing In 2012 Utah phased out two levels of EMT training […]
EMT Paramedic Training in Vermont
April 22, 2024 By
EMT training and EMT paramedic training, licensing and certification in the state of Vermont are governed by the Vermont Department of Health (VDH). Vermont has four levels of EMT certification: First Responder/Emergency Medical Responder EMT-Basic EMT-Intermediate (Advanced EMT) EMT-Paramedic EMT training and EMT paramedic training, certification and licensing vary state to state. Furthermore, not only […]
EMT Paramedic Training in Virginia
April 22, 2024 By
Virginia EMS certification licenses are governed by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). Virginia has five levels of EMS licensing, each with a 3 to 4 year certification that is renewable thru continuing education: Emergency Medical Responder/First Responder (4 year certification) Emergency Medical Technician (4 year certification) […]
EMT Paramedic Training in Washington State
April 22, 2024 By
EMTs and Paramedics must be certified in the state of Washington in order to become employed and work in any of the EMS fields. EMS services, EMT Training and Paramedic Training, are governed by the Washington State Department of Health and Washington State EMS Trauma Systems. Certification to work and receive licensure applications are through […]