Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider

Exam

State + third-party exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

None

Background check

Required

<p>Emergency Medical Services Providers at the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) level and higher administer emergency medical treatment and transport sick or injured persons to medical facilities, working as a member of a licensed emergency medical team. Licensed providers assist in removal of victims from the scenes of accidents, determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priorities for emergency treatment. They also administer first aid such as the application of splints, treatment of wounds, administration of artificial resuscitation, giving initial care to poison and burn victims, and assisting in childbirth. If injury or illness requires a higher level of intervetion, they contact hospital personnel by radio for medical direction. Helicopters can be requested to transport critically ill or injured patients to a trauma center.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong>&nbsp;NH RSA 153-A; Administrative Rules Chapter Saf-C 5900:</p> <p><strong>Licensure Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must be at least 18 years of age</li> <li>Must complete a criminal background check</li> <li>Applicant must be affiliated with a licensed New Hampshire EMS unit</li> <li>Training programs which will qualify applicant for certification and licensing:</li> <ul> <li>Emergency Medical Responder</li> <li>Emergency Medical Technician</li> <li>Advanced Emergency Medical Technician</li> <li>Paramedic</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong>&nbsp;New Hampshire EMS practical examination and National Registry of EMT (NREMT) computer-adaptive testing is required for certification</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong>&nbsp;Biennial requirements (once certified) must equal 72 hours as per National Registry policy for each of the following levels:</p> <ul> <li>Emergency Medical Responder</li> <li>Emergency Medical Technician</li> <li>Advanced Emergency Medical Technician</li> <li>Paramedic</li> </ul> <p><strong>Fees:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Commercial EMS Uni