Q. Can I become a certified and licensed EMT in Kentucky if I pass the EMT & Fire Training EMT B Course?
A. With special circumstances, yes.
*If you can get licensed in another state first and then apply for licensure in the state of Kentucky through reciprocity, our program will work for you.
*If you want to go through our online program, you MUST contact Kentucky Board of EMS and explain your intentions. We will be glad to try to work with you, but do NOT start this program unless you have written approval that Kentucky will provide the Skills Testing for you, and will accept this course completion as valid."
For Certification and Licensure in the state of Kentucky: http://kbems.kctcs.edu/Certification_and_Licensure.aspx
For your online application and certification needs:
http://kbems.kctcs.edu/KEMSIS.aspx
As a part of the EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate you get full access to our test prep site to help you study for the NREMT exams at no extra cost. http://www.emt-national-training.com/
Q. Does Kentucky require any extra EMT training that EFT does not provide in its course?
A. Yes, the completion of a CHFS approved HIV/AIDS Course
Q. How do I recertify for EMS in the State of Kentucky?
A. To recertify as an EMT in the State of Kentucky you must maintain a current NREMT certification, and/or complete the 24-hours of validated EMT Basic Minimum Continuing Education. Our refresher is 24 hours, and includes 10 hours of self-directed learning, and 14 hours of Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) sessions where a real instructor is present to answer questions and discuss the topics. It is fully accepted by the NREMT and is CECBEMS accredited. This is only one of the few online refreshers that meet the actual requirements by the NREMT to be counted as an official refresher. You have 2 years to complete the refresher from the time you sign up (or you can usually get it done in as little as 2 to 3 weeks). The cost of the refresher is $249.
Contact Information:
Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services
300 North Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383
Phone: (859) 256-3565
Toll-Free: 1(866) 97K-BEMS
Fax: (859) 256-3128
http://kbems.kctcs.edu/
Firefighter
Q. Does the state of Kentucky accept IFSAC Certification for reciprocity?
A. IFSAC accredited certifications are used by the Kentucky Fire Commission as an integral part of the qualification procedure.
Q. Does Kentucky require any extra Firefighter training that EFT does not provide in its course?
A. Kentucky Fire Commission requires firefighters to take the Kentucky Firefighter survival and Rescue Course.
Kentucky has 8 levels of certification accredited by IFSAC stage.kctcs.edu/kyfirecommission/FFTesting%20IFSAC011404.doc
Kentucky IFSAC accredited Certification Program Forms and Reciprocity Certification Requirements: http://www.kyffcert.com/id28.html
Contact Information:
Kentucky Fire Commission
300 North Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383
Phone: 800-782-6823
Fax: 859-256-3125
Link for the Accredited Firefighter Certification website of the Kentucky Fire commission: http://www.kyffcert.com/
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