NREMT is holding my eligibility hostage

[SeekingRedemption]

I am new here, and I don't know if I am posting in the correct section, so please bear with me.

I feel like I am in a hole that I cannot dig myself out of. I am wondering if I am in a catch 22 situation at this point that cannot be resolved.

When I was 21 years old, I plead "no contest" to 2 Misdemeanor convictions in a state outside of where I reside. It involved a romantic interest at the time where I was too persistent, ultimately leading to a 1 count stalking and 1 count harassment conviction. This was a matter that was completely separate and unrelated to my job as an EMT at that time. Sadly, it did follow me into my career, as my state ultimately took disciplinary action against my license and I ended up voluntarily surrendering it, coming to find out later had the same effect as a revocation. I self reported to the National Registry upon seeking to renew my NREMT certification a couple years later, and they denied my eligibility due to "a lack of an unrestricted state license."

I actually first obtained my AEMT licensure in another state (I will call State A) initially because I took my EMS education in State A. In State A, I just have an expired license with no restrictions. The state I reside in now (State B) is the state with the disciplinary action, where I gained reciprocity after getting licensure in State A.

All I have to do to renew my license in State A is to submit proof of a current NREMT certification. Because NREMT will not let me renew because of disciplinary action in State B, I am held up being able to renew in State A.

The NREMT stated that I need a letter from whichever state I desire to be licensed in saying they are aware of my disciplinary actions in another state, but that I am eligible.

The issue is that this is not a normal procedure for any state to do (out of their normal scope), and they would have to treat my situation as unique and as "special treatment" I guess, putting me in a bind.

In order to get state licensure in State A I just need my NREMT renewed, but NREMT will not let me renew without an unrestricted license. It is contradictory.

First of all, why does a private-sector, non-profit entity wield so much power and authority in deciding my fate? At what point can I be redeemed?

I am now 31 years old, married, and my life circumstances are drastically different than when I was 21 and in college.

 

[CCCSD]

Stalking and Harassing a female aren’t lightweight charges. Especially for a medical provider. They have the absolute right to refuse.

It’s your state that decides what level of power they give NREMT.
Ask for the letter. Did you even try that? How long have you been out of compliance? You would have had to renew at least four times, how did that work?

 

[SeekingRedemption]

Stalking and Harassing a female aren’t lightweight charges. Especially for a medical provider. They have the absolute right to refuse.

It’s your state that decides what level of power they give NREMT.
Ask for the letter. Did you even try that? How long have you been out of compliance? You would have had to renew at least four times, how did that work?

I have recently attempted to request a letter from State A again. I am awaiting a response.

I left EMS behind me years ago hoping I wouldn't feel the need to go back. I instead pursued software engineering and became successful with that for a brief few years. With the big tech washout over recently, the tech industry has become very volatile and unstable at this point, prompting me to reconsider EMS again in the meantime. In addition, there is a critical nationwide shortage of emergency service workers. EMS is a love/hate relationship to me. There are aspects I love but parts I absolutely despise.

I am 31 years old now and recently married. I do not have even the slightest desire to be out chasing women, because I already have found love. With that, I have responsibilities not only to myself but my wife. I am not the same foolish, lonely, desperate young man I was in my early 20s.