- Advanced emergency medical technician
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Education
Successful completion of department approved advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) course. Initial course completion certificate issued by the training program.
Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Postgraduate professional work experience
Applicants are required to be associated with one of the following:
- An EMS agency licensed by the Department of Health (aid or ambulance service)
- A law enforcement agency
- Business with an organized industrial safety team
- Senior EMS Instructors or coordinators teaching at department approved EMS training programs who are unable to be associated with approved agencies above.
Applicants must be recommended for certification by the physician medical program director (MPD) of the county in which the applicant will be working.
State license verification
Applicant lists all states where credentials are or were held, including where applicant has applied but a credential was not granted. A verification form must be completed and submitted by the jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed. Applicant sends form to jurisdiction for completion. The jurisdiction sends completed form directly to the department.
Personal data questions
Applicant must answer the following personal data questions:
- Physical and mental health status Lack of impairment due to chemical dependency/substance abuse
- History of loss of license, certification or registration
- Felony convictions
- Loss or limitations of privileges
- Disciplinary actions, professional liability claims history
An appropriate explanation and required documentation must be sent with positive answers. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If pending, applicant must indicate status.
Additional information/documents required
- Proof of age; must be 18 years of age or older to be certified per WAC 246-976-141
- Copy of current AEMT course completion certificate
- Successful completion of the AEMT certification examination including written and practical skills exams.
Examination is developed and administered by the National Registry of EMT's (NREMT). Applicant provides proof of successful completion of the NREMT exam.
Process for approving/denying applications
Credentialing staff review the application and supporting documents to make an initial determination of eligibility. The nursing education adviser and licensing manager review and approve applications with questionable verifying documents or otherwise “red flag” applications. Some applications are forwarded to discipline for review and a board member for decision. An applicant will be formally notified of a denial and has the opportunity for a hearing.
Renewal requirements
Advanced emergency medical technicians must renew their license every three years, coinciding with their supervisory EMS agency license expiration month. The licensee must satisfy continuing education requirements for re-certification including knowledge and skills competency. There are no fees charged for EMS recertification.
* Replaces Intermediate Life Support (ILS) and Intermediate Life Support-Airway (ILS-A) technician certifications.
- Emergency medical responder
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Education
Successful completion of department approved advanced emergency medical responder (EMR) course. Initial course completion certificate issued by the training program.
Postgraduate professional work experience
No professional work experience required
Applicants are required to be associated with one of the following:
- An EMS agency licensed by the Department of Health (aid or ambulance service)
- A law enforcement agency
- Business with an organized industrial safety team
- Senior EMS Instructors or coordinators teaching at department approved EMS training programs who are unable to be associated with approved agencies above
Applicants must be recommended for certification by the physician medical program director (MPD) of the county in which the applicant will be working
State license verification
Applicant lists all states where credentials are or were held, including where applicant has applied but a credential was not granted. A verification form must be completed and submitted by the jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed. Applicant sends form to jurisdiction for completion. The jurisdiction sends completed form directly to the department.
Personal data questions
Applicant must answer the following personal data questions:
- Physical and mental health status
- Lack of impairment due to chemical dependency/substance abuse
- History of loss of license, certification or registration
- Felony convictions
- Loss or limitations of privileges
- Disciplinary actions, professional liability claims history
Applicant must answer personal data questions. An appropriate explanation and required documentation must be sent with positive answers. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If pending, applicant must indicate status.
Additional information/documents required
- Proof of age; must be 18 year of age or older to be certified per WAC 246-987-141.
- Copy of current EMR course completion certificate
- Successful completion of the emergency medical responder certification examination including written and practical skills exams. Examination is developed and administered by the National Registry of EMT's (NREMT). Applicant provides proof of successful completion of the NREMT exam
Process for approving/denying applications
Credentialing staff review the application and supporting documents to make an initial determination of eligibility. The nursing education adviser and licensing manager review and approve applications with questionable verifying documents or otherwise “red flag” applications. Some applications are forwarded to discipline for review and a board member for decision. An applicant will be formally notified of a denial and has the opportunity for a hearing.
Renewal requirements
Emergency medical responders must renew their license every three years, coinciding with their supervisory EMS agency license expiration month. The licensee must satisfy continuing education requirements for re-certification including knowledge and skills competency. There are no fees charged for EMS recertification.
- Emergency medical technician
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Education
Successful completion of department approved emergency medical technician (EMT) course. Initial course completion certificate issued by the training program.
Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Postgraduate professional work experience
Applicants are required to be associated with one of the following:
- An EMS agency licensed by the Department of Health (aid or ambulance service
- A law enforcement agency
- Business with an organized industrial safety team
- Senior EMS Instructors or coordinators teaching at department approved EMS training programs who are unable to be associated with approved agencies above.
Applicants must be recommended for certification by the physician medical program director (MPD) of the county in which the applicant will be working.
State license verification
Applicant lists all states where credentials are or were held, including where applicant has applied but a credential was not granted. A verification form must be completed and submitted by the jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed. Applicant sends form to jurisdiction for completion. The jurisdiction sends completed form directly to the department.
Personal data questions
Applicant must answer the following personal data questions:
- Physical and mental health status
- Lack of impairment due to chemical dependency/substance abuse
- History of loss of license, certification or registration
- Felony convictions
- Loss or limitations of privileges
- Disciplinary actions, professional liability claims history
An appropriate explanation and required documentation must be sent with positive answers. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If pending, applicant must indicate status.
Additional information/documents required
- Proof of age; must be 18 years of age or older to be certified per WAC 246-976-141
- Copy of current EMT course completion certificate
- Successful completion of the EMT certification examination including written and practical skills exams.
Examination is developed and administered by the National Registry of EMT's (NREMT). Applicant provides proof of successful completion of the NREMT exam
Process for approving/denying applications
Credentialing staff review the application and supporting documents to make an initial determination of eligibility. The nursing education adviser and licensing manager review and approve applications with questionable verifying documents or otherwise “red flag” applications. Some applications are forwarded to discipline for review and a board member for decision. An applicant will be formally notified of a denial and has the opportunity for a hearing.
Renewal requirements
Emergency medical technicians must renew their license every three years, coinciding with their supervisory EMS agency license expiration month. The licensee must satisfy continuing education requirements for re-certification including knowledge and skills competency. There are no fees charged for EMS recertification.
- Paramedic
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Education
Successful completion of department approved paramedic training course. Applicants who graduated from paramedic training after June 30, 1996 are required to have graduated from a paramedic training program that is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Postgraduate professional work experience
Applicants are required to be associated with one of the following:
- An EMS agency licensed by the Department of Health (aid or ambulance service)
- A law enforcement agency
- Business with an organized industrial safety team
- Senior EMS Instructors or coordinators teaching at department approved EMS training programs who are unable to be associated with approved agencies above
Applicants must be recommended for certification by the physician medical program director (MPD) of the county in which the applicant will be working.
State license verification
Applicant lists all states where credentials are or were held, including where applicant has applied but a credential was not granted. A verification form must be completed and submitted by the jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed. Applicant sends form to jurisdiction for completion. The jurisdiction sends completed form directly to the department.
Personal data questions
Applicant must answer the following personal data questions:
- Physical and mental health status
- Lack of impairment due to chemical dependency/substance abuse
- History of loss of license, certification or registration
- Felony convictions
- Loss or limitations of privileges
- Disciplinary actions, professional liability claims history
An appropriate explanation and required documentation must be sent with positive answers. If there is a positive answer to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If pending, applicant must indicate status.
Additional information/documents required
- Proof of age; must be 18 years of age or older to be certified
- Copy of current paramedic course completion certificate
- Successful completion of the Paramedic certification examination including written and practical skills exams. Examination is developed and administered by the National Registry of EMT's (NREMT). Applicant provides proof of successful completion of the NREMT exam (WAC 246-976-141).
Process for approving/denying applications
Credentialing staff review the application and supporting documents to make an initial determination of eligibility. The nursing education adviser and licensing manager review and approve applications with questionable verifying documents or otherwise “red flag” applications. Some applications are forwarded to discipline for review and a board member for decision. An applicant will be formally notified of a denial and has the opportunity for a hearing.
Renewal requirements
Paramedics must renew their license every three years, coinciding with their supervisory EMS agency licensure month. Paramedics must satisfy continuing education requirements for re-certification including knowledge and skills competency. Paramedics may be required to successfully complete a protocol and skills knowledge assessment developed and administered by the Physician Medical Program Director of the County in which the applicant is working. There are no fees charged for recertification of the EMS credential. (WAC 246-976-144 and WAC 246-976-161).
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