Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P)

This record was last updated on May 9, 2018, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.

Exam: Third-party exam
Education: Specific course
Experience: Experience
Background check: None

Must possess Massachusetts basic EMT certification or equivalent. Must complete an OEMS (Office of Emergency Medical Services) -approved EMT-Paramedic course with classroom, clinical, and field components based on the U.S. Department of Transportation EMT-Paramedic curriculum and all other Massachusetts OEMS training requirements. Exam required. Continuing education required. Fees required. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services 470 Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02210-2208 (617) 753-8300

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Stand-alone license
Exam: Third-party exam required
Education: Specific course required
Continuing education: Continuing education required
Certification: Certification required
Experience: Experience
Background check: No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department: Office of Emergency Medical Services
Address: 99 Chauncy Street, 11th Floor Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 753-7300
Agency website: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/hcq/oems/
Licence page: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-emergency-medical-services
Last updated: May 9, 2018

Occupations (O*NET)

Paramedic 29-2042.00
Paramedic 29-2043.00

Source and verification

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