An EMT-Basic or EMT-B is an individual who is certified to perform Basic Life Support procedures such as patient assessment, oxygen administration, spinal immobilization, and bleeding control. EMT-Basic is considered to be one of the starting points into the emergency medical care profession.

Answer: Out-of-State EMT certifications can be used to make you eligible for a Challenge Exam. If you pass the Challenge Exam, Santa Barbara County EMS Agency will issue you a statewide EMT certification carrying up to two years of the remaining time on your out-of state card. If your card has less than six months left on it, your best choice is to take a 27 hours recertification, which would include the state exam. This would qualify you for a full two-year card. See similar questions...

If your certification is through the State of North Carolina and you have maintained your continuing education training hours, you will not have to be recertified. If you are certified through the National Registry and have maintained your training hours, you will not have to be recertified. While others in the Recruit Academy are taking the four-week class, anyone with their EMT Basic certification will be assigned to a fire company and begin shift work. See similar questions...

The standard Open Water Certification Course takes three days (We also offer an Express 2-Day course). See similar questions...

The length of time required to become an EMT-B depends on the type of school you attend. At the Health First Training Center, the program is 236 clock hours. This time includes clinical time in a hospital emergency department and time on an approved Emergency Ambulance. See similar questions...

Yes. During the basic Open Water Certification Course, you will complete an untimed swim test: either 200 yards using any style or 300 yards wearing mask, snorkel and fins. You will also show that you can float on the surface for 10 minutes. See similar questions...

Your EMT-I certification is good for two (2) years from the time you complete all the requirements for certification. See similar questions...

It is highly recommended that you take EMT prior to applying for the Fire Academy program. The PBCC EMT Program will give you first hand firefighter experience, and upon State certification, increase your points for the Fire Academy selection pool. Current / Returning Students | Prospective Students | Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) Students Please read the PBCC Internet Privacy Statement, the Nondiscrimination Policy, and the Harassment Policy. See similar questions...

Yes, we have been preparing teachers for certification in Canada for 15 years. Beginning 1 March 2007, once requirements are complete, Canadian students will apply to the New York State Department of Education for certification . New York State will then pass certification information to the Ontario College of Teachers to issue the appropriate certification in Ontario. See similar questions...

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training may be obtained at any State of Florida Certified Training Center. For a list of training centers and contact information click here. See similar questions...

EMT receives approximately 300 hours of classroom instruction and clinical training. They are trained in basic management of traumatic injuries, medical emergencies, childbirth, emergency vehicle operations, hazardous material awareness, scene awareness, legal and ethical issues, patient assessment, bandaging, splinting, airway maintenance, CPR, patient moving and limited administration of drugs. We also require EMT's to receive additional training to establish and maintain IV's. See similar questions...

Q7. Yes. However, most school districts require you to complete a district program in order to qualify for the pool of potential candidates. This district program used to be called Level II certification, which the legislature changed a few years ago. Although it is no longer required, most districts maintained their program. See similar questions...

Answer: No. EMTs are required to have a NYS EMS - EMT certification and Paramedics must have NYS EMS- Paramedic and REMAC certifications. If you have an out-of-state certification, you may apply for reciprocity of your home state's certification to NYS. See reciprocity. See similar questions...

There is no on-going testing requirement as long as your certification has not lapsed for more than 12 months. Continuing education hours and skills verification is required every two years for recertification. If you have an out-of-state EMT certificate, you will need to successfully complete the Naitonal Registry EMT exam and apply for certification at the EMS Agency. See question 1 for additional information. See similar questions...

No. You may not function as an EMT-I once your certification has expired. You have two (2) years from the date of expiration to complete the certification process without repeating the full EMT-I training program. See similar questions...

b) Successfully complete an approved EMT-I twenty four (24) hour refresher course within the prior two (2) year period c) Provide documentation verifying completion of a minimum of twenty four (24) hours of approved BLS continuing education within the prior two (2) year period. g) Complete a Department of Justice Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check, if not already on file with the Contra Costa EMS Agency (See question 1 for additional information. See similar questions...

The State of Florida gives the EMT-B and Paramedic exams on the last Friday of every month at regional testing centers across the state. Health First can assist you in the exam application process. See similar questions...

Answer: Our Human Resources Department has current information regarding local Certification Programs and will be more than happy to assist when you are in need of re-certification.] See similar questions...

Answer: No, EMTs are required to have a New York State EMS - EMT certification and paramedics must have New York State EMS- Paramedic certification. If you have an out-of-state certification, you may apply for reciprocity of your home state's certification to New York. Reciprocity is a process where the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) reviews the training you received in your home state to determine if it equates to New York State requirements. See similar questions...