EMT-B Applying For New State

[MacrossForever]

I am a licensed EMT-B in the state of Connecticut, but jobs in that area in said field are a little lacking and I have been looking into expanding my search to include Rhode Island, as there are more opportunities open to me in that way. I was reading through a few pieces literature on getting a RI license and I believe there is a course I will have to take, but I am not sure if I have to give up my CT license in order to get a RI one. I don't think that is the case, but everyone that I have asked in my department is unsure of the answer. Thoughts?

 

[freebyrd]

yeah i just got my california license and i would be interested to know what all i have to do to get certified in some of the neighboring states as well

 

[TransportJockey]

go to the state EMS dept website, either request or print out a reciprocity packet, fill out, attach check, send in along with whatever copies they need. You don't need to give up your original state cert (I have 3 states + NR). Keep in mind, most companies in other states will not even look at your app until your cert is in your hand or (like TX) showing in the online database.

 

[MacrossForever]

That was the issue I was running into, most companies I talked to did not even want to see a resume until I had my RI Cert. Thanks for the info.

 

[TransportJockey]

That was the issue I was running into, most companies I talked to did not even want to see a resume until I had my RI Cert. Thanks for the info.

You're welcome. It's like that pretty much nationwide, so it doesn't surprise me

 

[Milla3P]

You WILL have to take a class, there are a few things that are in RI basic's Scope that is outside of CT's scope: Blood Glucose checks, glucagon admin, MAST and EOAs (I know).

One of your best bets on getting a line on a class is to join one of the local Volly departments on the RI/CT border. (Ashaway, Hope Valley and Westerly ambulances)