Paramedic

Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Specific course
Experience
Experience
Background check
Required

Individuals must have a high school diploma or GED, must complete Approved Paramedic Training Course, must be associated with a licensed EMS agency, a law enforcement agency, a business with an organized industrial safety team or be senior EMS instructors or coordinators. Individuals must list states where credentials were granted and were applied for, provide information on physical and mental health, lack of impairment due to chemical dependency, any felony convictions or loss or limitations of privileges, any disciplinary actions and a professional liability claims history. Individuals must submit application and pay required fee.

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
Background check required

Issuing body

Department
Department of Health
Address
101 Israel Rd SE Tumwater, WA 98501
Agency website
http://www.doh.wa.gov
Last updated
September 9, 2024

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Source and verification

This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Department of Health — see the issuing body section above.

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