Hi all,
I'm new to all of this, so bear with me. I'm planning on getting EMT-B training this summer through NOLS-WMI. After this i'll be moving to New York or Chicago in September to look for work. The problem, of course, is that WMI only issues NREMT certification, and from what i understand neither NY nor IL considers national registry status for reciprocity.
So here's the thing: i'm currently a legal Michigan resident. From what i understand of the Michigan reciprocity form [pdf], all i need to become licensed in Michigan is proof of passing the NREMT test and some coursework, both of which i will get through WMI. See the section "APPLYING BY NATIONAL REGISTRY STATUS ONLY." Once i have state licensure, i don't think there's a problem with getting NY/IL reciprocity.
My question: is it really that simple? That all i have to do to get around NY/IL's rules regarding NREMT reciprocity is fill out a $40 form in Michigan? Is this legal, and will it give me trouble down the road?
Thanks in advance!
I'm new to all of this, so bear with me. I'm planning on getting EMT-B training this summer through NOLS-WMI. After this i'll be moving to New York or Chicago in September to look for work. The problem, of course, is that WMI only issues NREMT certification, and from what i understand neither NY nor IL considers national registry status for reciprocity.
So here's the thing: i'm currently a legal Michigan resident. From what i understand of the Michigan reciprocity form [pdf], all i need to become licensed in Michigan is proof of passing the NREMT test and some coursework, both of which i will get through WMI. See the section "APPLYING BY NATIONAL REGISTRY STATUS ONLY." Once i have state licensure, i don't think there's a problem with getting NY/IL reciprocity.
My question: is it really that simple? That all i have to do to get around NY/IL's rules regarding NREMT reciprocity is fill out a $40 form in Michigan? Is this legal, and will it give me trouble down the road?
Thanks in advance!