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What kind of work can I get with an EMT certification?The majority of EMTs in Skagit County volunteer for their local fire department or search and rescue. Some become employed full-time as a firefighter/EMT with area fire departments or with Skagit County Medic One. Employment in a doctor’s office or hospital emergency department is not considered “prehospital care,” and therefore, will not qualify you for EMT certification. However, many individuals work full-time in clinical settings and volunteer with a fire department or other EMS organization in order to keep their EMT certification current. What are the requirements needed to enter an EMT class?
What are EMT certification requirements?
Where do I get continuing education classes to keep my EMT certification current?Skagit County Medic One schedules Ongoing Training & Education Program (OTEP) classes throughout the year. All six EMS Online OTEP modules are hosted at each fire district twice per year beginning in 2008. Defib and CPR refreshers also are scheduled throughout the year. Click on the BLS training calendar on the left to locate a class. Is there a certification level between EMT and Paramedic in Skagit County?There are 5 levels of EMT-Intermediate: IV Technician How do I know when I need to recertify?Look on your certification card for the expiration date. It is best to come in at least 3 months ahead of time to check on your eligibility for recertification. What if I lose my certification card?Contact the Washington State Department of Health at: How do I apply for recertification?1. Complete all Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Ongoing Training
and Education Program (OTEP) requirements. NOTE: This form may be filled out on your screen; however you MUST print it and obtain the necessary signatures. 3. Fill out the form completely. You will need to sign it and then obtain
your agency’s signature (chief, training officer, supervisor). Skagit County EMS Download Recertification Application (www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/emstrauma/recert.htm) The link above is for files stored in the PDF format. To view a PDF file you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader which is available free of charge at www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html My certification has expired; how can I get it reinstated?First Responder or Emergency Medical TechnicianIf it has been less than 3 years since your Washington State FR or EMT certification expired, you may be able to get it reinstated, provided you meet the following qualifications:
NOTE: If your FR or EMT certification has been expired for more than 3 years, you will be required to re-take the entire First Responder or Basic EMT course. If it has been over 30 days since submitting all required information, contact Washington State Licensing and Certification Section at: 1-800-458-5281, Ext. #1 or (360) 236-2845 to determine the status of your request. For more information, go to www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/emstrauma/reinstat.htm EMT-IntermediateIf it has been less than 3 years since your Washington State certification expired, you may be able to get it reinstated, provided you meet the following qualifications:
NOTE: If your certification has been expired for more than 3 years, you will be required to re-take the entire intermediate course that is applicable to your level of certification (e.g., IV, Airway, EMT-Intermediate). If it has been over 30 days since submitting all required information, contact Washington State Licensing and Certification Section at: 1-800-458-5281, Ext. #1 or (360) 236-2845 to determine the status of your request. For more information, go to www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/emstrauma/reinstat.htm ParamedicIf you were previously certified in Washington State and have since expired, your Paramedic certification may be reinstated provided you meet the following qualifications:
If it has been over 30 days since submitting all required information, contact Washington State Licensing and Certification Section at: 1-800-458-5281, Ext #1 or (360) 236-2845 to determine the status of your request. For more information, go to www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/emstrauma/reinstat.htm What are the pre-requisites to become certified as a Paramedic?In addition to the following, you will need to contact the paramedic program in order to determine the necessary requirements.
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