I've been thinking about moving out there but I would need to transfer my EMT cert. However there are different answers on different parts of Bureau of EMS's website. Some say that you can transfer an out of state cert if you take an AZ refresher, and some say you need an out of state cert, an AZ refresher and an NREMT cert. Does anyone know what you need exactly? I'd call but they are closed.
Any Arizona EMTs?
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NREMT isn't required AFTER you have AZ cert. They don't accept reciprocity from any other state though, so you have to have national to transfer. All you have to do is fill out the Application for Temporary EMT Cert found here: Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System: EMT Certification
That will get you a 6 month cert, and you have to take a refresher during the 6 months.
That will get you a 6 month cert, and you have to take a refresher during the 6 months.
So if you get the 6 month temporary, and then take a refresher, you can get your AZ cert? Or do you still need to get the NREMT first.
Alex
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ryan81986 said:
You must have NREMT prior to getting AZ cert. If you have NREMT, you can walk into the BEMS office and walk out with a AZ temporary cert. Once you complete a refresher you will have a normal 2-year cert that expires opposite of your NREMT cert. In my experience, if you don't have NREMT, you must start from scratch. I have not heard of anyone obtaining a AZ cert without NREMT. NREMT is NOT required to maintain your AZ cert.
Alex
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I'm from out of state. Can I transfer my certification to Arizona?
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.
This is taken from the AZDHS BEMS website (Bureau of Emergency Medical Service)
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.
This is taken from the AZDHS BEMS website (Bureau of Emergency Medical Service)