Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- Education
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Proof of competency, a current and valid certification from another state or national organization.
High school diploma or GED not required for EMR.
- Postgraduate Professional Work Experience
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Applicants are required to be associated with one of the following:
- An EMS agency licensed by the Department of Health (aid or ambulance service)
- EMS service supervisory organization (ESSO) recognized by the department
- Senior EMS Instructors or training coordinators teaching at department-approved EMS training programs who are unable to be associated with approved agencies above with medical program director (MPD) approval.
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
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Applicants list all states where credentials are or were held, including where applicants have 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. Applicants send forms to the jurisdiction for completion. The jurisdiction sends the completed form directly to the department.
- Personal Data Questions
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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, the applicant must indicate status.
- Additional Information/Documents Required
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- Proof of age; must be 18 years of age or older to be certified per WAC 246-976-141.
- Proof of competency, a current and valid certification from another state or national organization.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Education
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Proof of competency, a current and valid certification from another state or national organization.
Applicants 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)
- EMS service supervisory organization (ESSO) recognized by the department
- Senior EMS Instructors or training coordinators teaching at department-approved EMS training programs who are unable to be associated with approved agencies above with medical program director (MPD) approval.
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
-
Applicants list all states where credentials are or were held, including where applicants have 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. Applicants send forms to the jurisdiction for completion. The jurisdiction sends the 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
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- Proof of age; must be 18 years of age or older to be certified per WAC 246-976-141.
- Proof of competency, a current and valid certification from another state or national organization.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- Education
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Proof of competency, a current and valid certification from another state or national organization.
Applicants 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)
- EMS service supervisory organization (ESSO) recognized by the department
- Senior EMS Instructors or training coordinators teaching at department-approved EMS training programs who are unable to be associated with approved agencies above with medical program director (MPD) approval.
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
-
Applicants list all states where credentials are or were held, including where applicants have 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. Applicants send forms to the jurisdiction for completion. The jurisdiction sends the completed form directly to the department.
- Personal Data Questions
-
The 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, the applicant must indicate status.
- Additional Information/Documents Required
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- Proof of age; must be 18 years of age or older to be certified per WAC 246-976-141.
- Proof of competency, a current and valid certification from another state or national organization.
Paramedic
- Education
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Proof of competency, a current and valid certification from another state or national organization.
Applicants 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)
- EMS service supervisory organization (ESSO) recognized by the department
- Senior EMS Instructors or training coordinators teaching at department-approved EMS training programs who are unable to be associated with approved agencies above with medical program director (MPD) approval.
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
-
Applicants list all states where credentials are or were held, including where applicants have 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. Applicants send forms to the jurisdiction for completion. The jurisdiction sends the completed form directly to the department.
- Personal Data Questions
-
The 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, the 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.
- Proof of competency, a current and valid certification from another state or national organization.