New guy in town

[Reaper.308]

Hello all, my name is Richard. I have recently decided that I wanted to go for the EMT thing. I will be taking my EMT classes next semester at the local junior college. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me the steps that I have to take to start working as an EMT in California. Thanks guys!

 

[Chimpie]

Welcome to EMTLife!!

As you go through your class you will learn some of the specifics on what California requires for you to begin working, and may even provide you with the contact information of some agencies in your area that are hiring.

Good luck on getting your EMT "thing".

 

[CotWoman]

Hello all, my name is Richard. I have recently decided that I wanted to go for the EMT thing. I will be taking my EMT classes next semester at the local junior college. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me the steps that I have to take to start working as an EMT in California. Thanks guys!

Don't worry... when you start doing your clinicals, you will learn very quickly which companies are good/bad and who you might want to work for. Alot of times students will secure a job before they graduate.

 

[jeepmedic]

Don't know about cali. but WELCOME.

 

[fm_emt]

I'm in California and have gone through all the steps.

Where in CA are you?

First you have to find a class, take the class, and pass the class. Then you have to take and pass the National Registry. After you get your National Registry results, you have to go to the county that you live in and find their EMS agency. They will direct you further, but usually they just charge you $$$ and give you a badge. Once you get your badge, you're set. Start applying for jobs.

You'll have to pay MORE fees for yet another background check before you can get your California Ambulance Drivers License, and you have to have a physician evaluate you and fill out some paperwork for the DMV.

Your County ID is good statewide but if you deploy/live in a different county, you'll need to get a badge from that county. Strange but true.