The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System, Arizona Department of Health Services, certifies Emergency Medical Technicians (all levels) in Arizona.

To become certified as an EMT at any level in Arizona you must successfully complete a Department approved training course, submit required certification application and necessary forms, and successfully pass the National Registry written examination within three attempts with a score of at least 70% within one year of the official course ending date.  In addition, Intermediate and Paramedic applicants must pass the National Registry practical examination.

Arizona does not have reciprocal agreements with any other state or jurisdiction for certification.  However, applicants who hold current and valid EMT-Basic certification in another state or jurisdiction may become eligible for Arizona certification.  Go to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) web page to answer specific questions concerning EMT certification.
 

 
The following links provide additional information for specific areas of interest relating to EMT certification issues.

• Certification Information Sheet

• Application for EMT Recertification

• Application for Initial EMT Certification

• Application for Temporary EMT Certification

• Application to Downgrade EMT Certification

• Criminal History Addendum

• Continuing Education Attestation Form

• Regulatory History Addendum

• Certification Frequently Asked Questions

• All-in-One Name Change or Address Change and Duplicate/Replacement Card Form

For further information on EMT certification, you may contact these offices for information:

NOTICE: Effective October 31, 2009.
The Flagstaff Office is Closed. Mail all Applications to the Phoenix Office.