Hey all, I've been looking about moving to Colorado. I got my NREMT and State license here in Nebraska, but I hear getting a license in Colorado is tricky? Anyone have any info on if its possible or what I would have to do to get an EMS job in Colorado. Would be the big factor in whether I really do move or not.
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I did it from NM. Having your NREMT is a step easier than I had to go through. It's actually really easy. The longest step is waiting for CBI/FBI to do your fingerprint background check. It can take up to 6 weeks. You also need to get a background check done through your state agency (I had to use NMSP) saying any felonies or a form notarized and signed saying no record if you have no history.
Once the state has all of that, they will process your application for certification. With your NREMT-B it's a direct recert. But getting a job in CO w/out the IV certification or EKG certification (not mandated by state, but taught at most training insitutions in the state from what I was told. I was NREMT-I/85 certified as a CO EMT-B so I didn't need to worry about those.) will be rather difficult.
Once the state has all of that, they will process your application for certification. With your NREMT-B it's a direct recert. But getting a job in CO w/out the IV certification or EKG certification (not mandated by state, but taught at most training insitutions in the state from what I was told. I was NREMT-I/85 certified as a CO EMT-B so I didn't need to worry about those.) will be rather difficult.
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Honestly I have no idea. I never even looked into them. I was considered having them by default by the service I was working for. Best I can tell you is ask around at the various training institutions...
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Both classes are about 2 weeks long, a couple hours a day. I took them, passed them, then moved back to NV. Great use of my fiscal resources I must say.
The IV class was easy for me, ECG not so much, but it isn't rocket science either.
The IV class was easy for me, ECG not so much, but it isn't rocket science either.