Q. Can I become a certified and licensed EMT in Maryland if I pass the EMT & Fire Training EMT B Course?
A. Yes. Once you complete EMT & Fire Training EMT-Basic Course and pass your NREMT practical and cognitive exam, you will receive an NREMT certificate. This certificate can be used to apply for licensure with the state of Maryland through “Reciprocity.”
http://www.miemss.org/home/EMSProviders/LicensureCertifications/ReciprocityProcess/tabid/97/Default.aspx#EMTBRECIP
Q. Where is the state of Maryland in the transition from the National Standard Curriculum to the new National EMS Education Standards?
A. Maryland has made plans to move with the NREMT and will adopt the National EMS Education Standards and levels.
Q. Does Maryland require any extra EMT training that EFT does not provide in its course?
A. Yes. After you have submitted your reciprocity application, you will need to enroll in and successfully complete a minimum of a twelve-hour Maryland EMT-B Skills Refresher Course, as approved by MIEMSS. You must also be affiliated with an approved pre-hospital EMS agency.
http://www.miemss.org/home/EMSProviders/LicensureCertifications/ReciprocityProcess/tabid/97/Default.aspx#EMTBRECIP
Q. How do I recertify for EMS in the State of Maryland?
A. A current and valid NREMT-B certification can be used for renewal of your Maryland EMT-Basic Certification. This or the completion of a Basic 24 hour EMT Refresher will allow you to apply for your renewal. http://www.emtfiretraining.com/emt-b-refresher.php
Renewal Certification: http://www.miemss.org/home/EMSProviders/LicensureCertifications/RenewalCertificationLicensureRequirements/tabid/99/Default.aspx
Contact Information
FAQ/Forms/Licensure/Renewal/Reciprocity: http://www.miemss.org/home/EMSProviders/tabid/54/Default.aspx
Firefighter
Q. Does the state of Maryland accept IFSAC Certification for reciprocity?
A. Maryland utilizes the NFPA standards for Firefighter Certification. IFSAC certified firefighters are trained with the NFPA standards.
Contact Information:
Maryland Fire Service Personnel Qualifications Board Contacts: http://www.mfri.org/mfspqb/contacts.html
For questions about National Certification with IFSAC or ProBoard, contact the Certification Office: (301) 226-9926
Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
University of Maryland
4500 paint Branch Parkway
College Park, MD 20742
Toll Free: 1-800-ASK-MFRI (1-800-275-6374)
Phone: (301) 226-9900
FAX: (301) 314-0686
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