Passed NREMT - Question for next steps

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So I just passed the NREMT on the first try and I'm super excited! When I went on the NREMT website it said this under my passing message:

"National certification is not a license to practice. You should contact your state EMS office for information on licensing requirements."

I live in Kentucky and when I went through my class my instructor said after I pass the class and NREMT I could go look for a job. Is this the case or do I need to be licensed before looking for jobs? Sorry if this is a dumb question, I'm still new to all of this. Thanks in advance!
 
You can apply for jobs but you should apply for your state/county/ whatever card.
 
You need to get your state certification card before you can actually work in EMS. At least that is the way it is in Iowa. I would venture to say that it is the same in Kentucky.
 
OSMedic said:
You need to get your state certification card before you can actually work in EMS. At least that is the way it is in Iowa. I would venture to say that it is the same in Kentucky.
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Same in Cali too! It wouldn't hurt to contact your EMT teacher for any advice either :)
 
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