MA EMT patch

[EMTXMNR]

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Hi all,

I have a pretty stupid question. I researched it online, but didn't really find any definitive answers <_<

Which is the correct sleeve for the MA EMT patch? Right sleeve or left sleeve? I have to sew mine on at some point.

Thanks!
Eric

There is no standard in MASS. for which shoulder the EMT patch must be worn on. This is up to the service that you work for. As far as the Paramedic patch, in MASS. you CANNOT wear this patch unless you are a MASSACHUSETTS registered/certified paramedic. MASS> does not have reciprocity with other states (Florida) and does not recognize the National Registry. So, unless you are actually certified as an EMT or Paramedic (EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P) in MASSACHUSETTS, you cannot wear any of the patches. As far as a duty to respond/act, not in MAS. You only have a duty to act & respond if (A) You are actually ON DUTY and (B) You are in your actual service area. For example, if you are based out of Boston, and you are in Sprinfield on a transport (either ALS or BLS) and you witness or on-site something, you do not have to stop. I don't agree with it, but that is the way the law is interpreted in MAss. I can't find the link of the law, but if you contacvted MA OEMS they could confirm this thr:huh:u their legal dept.

 

[JPINFV]

MASS> does not have reciprocity with other states (Florida) and does not recognize the National Registry. So, unless you are actually certified as an EMT or Paramedic (EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P) in MASSACHUSETTS, you cannot wear any of the patches.

Unless you're talking about "if you show me a card from out of state, we'll give you out card" type of automatic and absolute recopricity, what you said isn't completely accurate. At the EMT level, NREMT certification is viewed as course completion requiring a written and practical exam. On the other hand, out of state licensure only requires a written exam.

Also, are there any states that allows you to advertise as an EMT or paramedic unless you are licensed in that specific state? Being a bystander and administering first aid doesn't count.

 

[EMTXMNR]

Reciprocity

In Massachsetts, you cannot function as an EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P unless you take the Massachsetts certification exams. If you are certified in another state at any level, you may "challenge" the Mass. EMT Exams (at that level or lower), by taking the practical and witten exams, in that order. You must first pass the practical exam, then you are eligible to take the written exam. If you pass both you will then be granted certification at the level you have applied for. Massachusetts does not grant automatic reciprocity with any other state if you are certified there. Mass. does not recognize the National Registry. For example if you are a certified Paramedic in Texas and you come to Massachsetts and want to work here, regardless of the Texas EMT-P or NREMT-P you possess, Massachusetts requires you to first challenge their practical and written exams prior to beign certified here. If you are an EMT-P in another state, you can challenge the EMT-P in Mass., or if you prefer, you can take the lower levels (EMT-B, EMT-I....I don't know why you would, but you can). I don't know how it works in other states, but I know that is how it works here. I have been involved in EMS in Mass. with OEMS for over 25 years....been involved with these exact scenarios hundreds of times.

 

[JPINFV]

In Massachsetts, you cannot function as an EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P unless you take the Massachsetts certification exams.

Just like every other state. You can't get recioprocity in California, for example, without being NREMT certified since the NREMT is the de facto state exam.

If you are certified in another state at any level, you may "challenge" the Mass. EMT Exams (at that level or lower), by taking the practical and witten exams, in that order. You must first pass the practical exam, then you are eligible to take the written exam. If you pass both you will then be granted certification at the level you have applied for.

Negative. If you've passed a practical in the state that you're licensed in, then you do not have to take a practical exam in MA. I did not have to take a practical exam when I moved from CA to MA back in 2007 for grad school (technically I got reciprocity at the end of 2008).
Note the first 2 paragraphs under "requirements" from the following document
http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/emergency_services/ar/2_236_basic.pdf

Massachusetts does not grant automatic reciprocity with any other state if you are certified there.

As with every other state.

Mass. does not recognize the National Registry.

Again, this is false.

The following very clearly spells out reciprocity for NREMT applicants. Taking a practical and written beats retaking the course any day of the week.
http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/emergency_services/forms/certification_basic_out_of_state.pdf



As someone who still holds a valid MA EMT license that was gained based on reciprocity, I'm fairly well versed in how MA EMT reciprocity works. Reciprocity and equivalency is not the same and the majority, if not all, requires EMTs to move from out of state to complete a reciprocity process that may or may not include additional examinations. The fact that examinations are required does not mean that reciprocity does not exist. It just means that equivalency does not exist.

 

[Macdonaldt]

Just Remember:

Service/Affiliation - Left Sleeve, Closer to Heart
Others - Right Sleeve