License: Emergency Medical Technician (Certification)

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Major Requirements for Certification: EMT-B (Basic), EMT-I (Intermediate (99), EMT-P (Paramedic) Basic -- 1) 18 years of age or older; 2) Current registration from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT); 3) Certificate of successfully completing an Arizona EMT-B training course approved by the Department of Health Services; or certificate of an Arizona EMT-B refresher course if applicant has current certification, licensure, NREMT registration, or NREMT re-registration eligibility at the basic emergency medical technician level or higher level Continuing Education: 24-hour refresher course every two years Intermediate -- 1) 18 years of age or older; 2) Evidence of current NREMT-Intermediate registration; (score of at least 70% on exam); 3) Certificate of successfully completing an Arizona EMT-I training course approved by the Department of Health Services; or certificate of an Arizona EMT-I refresher course if applicant has current certification, licensure, NREMT registration, or NREMT re-registration eligibility at the intermediate emergency medical technician level or higher level; Continuing Education: 60 clock hours every two years Paramedic -- 1) 18 years of age or older; 2) Evidence of current NREMT-Paramedic registration (score of at least 70% on exam); 3) Certificate of successfully completing an Arizona EMT-P training course approved by the Department of Health Services; or certificate of an Arizona EMT-P refresher course if applicant has current certification, licensure, NREMT registration, or NREMT re-registration eligibility at the paramedic emergency medical technician level; By Reciprocity: Partial (see below) If applicant has current EMT certification or licensure in another state or jurisdiction, current NREMT registration, or current NREMT re-registration eligibility, applicant can apply for initial two-year Arizona EMT certification after completing an Arizona ALS refresher or EMT-B refresher course rather than an Arizona EMT-B, EMT-I(99), or EMT-P course. Continuing Education: 60 clock hours every two years Fees for Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic: Certification Fee: Initial - None; Renewal - none Certification -- Initial; Renewal (Biennially)