REQUIREMENTS | |
EMS educational program: | |
EMS courses conducted according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, national EMS training course standards. | |
After June 30, 1996, paramedic training program must be accredited by a national accrediting organization approved by the department. | |
Additional education: | |
Provide proof of a department-approved four-hour infectious disease course or a seven-hour HIV/AIDS course as required by chapter 70.24 RCW. | |
Current credential: | |
Provide proof of valid EMS certification from another state or national certifying agency approved by the department. | |
Certification examination: | |
Provide proof of a passing score on a department-approved certification examination for the level of certification. The score is valid for twelve months from the date of the examination. After twelve months, a passing score on a department-approved certification examination is required. Applicants will have three attempts within twelve months from the first examination date to pass the examination. | |
Certification application: | |
High school diploma or GED: Required for EMT, AEMT and paramedic only. | |
Provide proof of identity - State or federal photo I.D. (military ID, driver's license, passport). | |
Provide proof of age - At least eighteen years of age. Variances to this age requirement will not be granted. | |
Provide proof of EMS agency association - Active membership, paid or volunteer with: | |
• | Licensed aid or ambulance service; |
• | Law enforcement agency; |
• | Business with organized industrial safety team; |
• | Senior EMS instructors or training coordinators, teaching at department-approved EMS training programs, who are unable to be associated with approved agencies above. |
Recommendation of county medical program director - required. MPD must sign application. | |
Background check - required. May include requirement for fingerprint card and FBI background check. | |