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How do I gain certification in Arizona as an EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-P? |
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EMT certification is available for EMT-Basics, EMT-Intermediates (99), and EMT-Paramedics. To apply for two-year initial EMT certification in Arizona, you must have current registration from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and must have successfully completed a Department-approved training course.
If you have current EMT certification or licensure in another state or jurisdiction, have current NREMT registration, or have current NREMT reregistration eligibility, you may apply for initial two-year Arizona EMT certification after completing an Arizona ALS refresher or EMT-B refresher rather than an Arizona EMT-B, EMT-I(99), or EMT-P course.
If you hold current NREMT registration as an EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic, but have not yet completed an Arizona ALS refresher or EMT-B refresher, you may apply for one temporary 6-month EMT-B or EMT-P certification. Temporary 6-month EMT certification may be extended for 18 months after an EMT completes an Arizona ALS refresher or EMT-B refresher.
The requirements for initial two-year EMT certification are in R9-25-404. The requirements for temporary 6-month EMT certification are in R9-25-405. Both rules are available here.
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What are the recertification requirements? |
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All EMTs must recertify every two years. The following educational
requirements must be met for recertification:
EMT-Basic:
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Arizona EMT-B
Refresher, OR
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Arizona EMT-B
Refresher Challenge Examination, OR
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Current NREMT
registration as an EMT-Basic
EMT-Intermediate (99) or EMT-Paramedic:
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60 hours of continuing education, including 7 hours
through proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and proficiency
in advanced emergency cardiac life support; OR
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Current NREMT registration as an EMT-Intermediate (99)
or EMT-Paramedic, as applicable
The Department no longer recertifies EMT-I(85)s.
The requirements for recertification are provided in R9-25-406, available
here.
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Under what circumstances may an EMT apply for an extension for
recertification? |
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An EMT with current certification may apply for an extension of time to
file for recertification if the requirements for recertification
cannot be met because of personal or family illness, military
service, or authorized federal or state emergency response
deployment. The Department may grant one extension of time:
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Due to military service, for the term of active duty
plus 180 days;
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Due to authorized federal or state emergency response
deployment, for the term of deployment plus 180 days; or
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Due to personal or family illness, for up to 180 days
after the expiration date of the current certification.
An EMT granted an extension remains certified until the end of the
extension, but must complete the requirements for recertification
before the end of the extension period.
The requirements to apply for extension are provided in R9-25-407,
available
here.
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Can I file for inactive status? |
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The Department rules do not allow for inactive status. An individual who
has allowed his or her EMT certification to expire may apply for
initial two-year EMT certification.
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How can I get recertified if my certification has expired? |
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If your certification has been expired for 30 days or less, you may still
apply for recertification. Effective June 30, 2007, the Department
will charge a $150 certification extension fee for this late
recertification.
If your certification has been expired for more than 30 days, you are
ineligible for recertification. You may instead apply for initial
two-year EMT certification as provided in R9-25-404 or, if eligible,
apply for temporary 6-month certification as provided in R9-25-405.
Both R9-25-404 and R9-25-405 are available
here.
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How can I downgrade my certification? |
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A current EMT-I or EMT-P who is not under investigation may elect to
downgrade his/her certification for the remaining time on the
current certification by submitting an application as provided in
R9-25-408, available
here.
Downgrading may also be requested when applying for recertification under
R9-25-406.
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I'm from out of state. Can I transfer my certification to
Arizona? |
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Arizona does not have reciprocal agreements for EMT certification with
any other state or jurisdiction. However, if you have current EMT
certification or licensure in another state or jurisdiction, have
current NREMT registration, or have current NREMT reregistration
eligibility, you may apply for initial two-year Arizona EMT
certification after completing an Arizona ALS refresher or EMT-B
refresher rather than an Arizona EMT-B, EMT-I(99), or EMT-P course.
The requirements for initial two-year EMT certification are provided
in R9-25-404, available
here.
In addition, if you hold current NREMT registration as an EMT-Basic or
EMT-Paramedic, but have not yet completed an Arizona ALS refresher
or EMT-B refresher, you may apply for one temporary 6-month EMT-B or
EMT-P certification. Temporary 6-month EMT certification may be
extended for 18 months after an EMT completes an Arizona ALS
refresher or EMT-B refresher. The requirements for temporary
certification are provided in R9-25-405, available
here.
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Can I take the National Registry exam in Arizona even if I don't
plan to become certified in Arizona? |
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Yes, you can take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
(NREMT) exam in Arizona even if you don’t plan to become certified
in Arizona. This must be arranged through NREMT. For information
on how to schedule an NREMT examination, please see
http://www.nremt.org/about/nremt_news.asp.
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How can I file a complaint against an EMT? |
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The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System may
investigate any evidence that appears to show the existence of any
of the causes for discipline listed in
A.R.S. § 36-2211(A). The Bureau is required to investigate any
report made under oath that appears to show any of those causes for
discipline.
The Bureau prefers that complaints be made in writing. You may submit a
written complaint to the Bureau on the Bureau’s complaint form,
available here: [PDF
51K]
[DOC 69K]
Written complaints may be sent to:
Enforcement Section
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System
150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 540
Phoenix, Arizona 85007-3248
E-mail:
Enforcement
If you would like to discuss a matter on which you may wish to file a
complaint, please call (602) 364-3150 or 1-800-200-8523 and ask for
the Enforcement Section.
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