How To Become An EMT In New Jersey
Our best recommendations to become an EMT is to contact your local EMT squad for their assistance.
There are many benefits associated with becoming an EMT in New Jersey. In the state, there are organizations that are either volunteer, paid, or are a combination of both. It is recommended that you first contact the volunteer organization in your area and ask for their assistance.
The Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) would like to remind all instructors and/or agencies of the process for submitting continuing education units (CEU) for course credit. All courses applications MUST be submitted to OEMS at least 30 days prior to the start date of the class for consideration. For any CEU inquiry, by an instructor or student, please email [email protected]
For initial and non-medical professionals:
For nurses, medical professionals, re-entry, reciprocity, or other initial challengers:
There are many benefits associated with becoming an EMT in New Jersey. In the state, there are organizations that are either volunteer, paid, or are a combination of both. It is recommended that you first contact the volunteer organization in your area and ask for their assistance.
The Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) would like to remind all instructors and/or agencies of the process for submitting continuing education units (CEU) for course credit. All courses applications MUST be submitted to OEMS at least 30 days prior to the start date of the class for consideration. For any CEU inquiry, by an instructor or student, please email [email protected]
For initial and non-medical professionals:
- To become a new EMT, you will have to be 16 years of age.
Register for an EMS account number at the NJEMS Website. njems.njlincs.net/jsp/index.jsp - Register for the initial training course (Approx 240 hours).
- You will need to complete an eligibility form if you are seeking reimbursement
- The "EMT Training Fund Eligibility Form" is a document required for individuals seeking reimbursement for EMT training costs in New Jersey. Specifically, this form, often called the "EMT Training Fund Certificate of Eligibility", is needed for both initial EMT training and recertification courses,. The form must be completed and submitted with your registration for the class, and requires an original signature from an officer of the organization the individual is affiliated with.
- Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- Purpose: The form is used to verify eligibility for reimbursement from the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund in New Jersey.
- Eligibility: It is for both those taking EMT courses for the first time and for those seeking recertification.
- Where to find it: https://www.nj.gov/health/ems/documents/ems_62.pdf
- Submission: It must be completed and submitted with your class registration, including an original signature.
- Reimbursement: The fund provides reimbursement for unreimbursed costs associated with training and certifying volunteer EMTs.
- New Jersey specific: This applies to New Jersey EMT training and reimbursement processes
- To be eligible for reimbursement, an agency must represent you.
- List of some of the agencies that may qualify. https://www.nj.gov/health/ems/documents/Training%20Fund%20Eligibility%20Update%20January%2014,%202025.pdfwww.nj.gov/health/ems/documents/Training%20Fund%20Eligibility%20Update%20January%2014,%202025.pdf
- For Eligibility Form the candidate verifies and understands that all the information above is true and accurate.
- The EMT student/candidate is a member of the Ambulance, First Aid or Rescue Squad that qualifies for reimbursement and is in good standing in accordance with P.L. 2024, c. 68 (N.J.S.A. 26:2K-57):
- Does NOT receive any monetary compensation in the form of an hourly wage, a salary, or ANY other
form of financial remuneration provided for or in connection with the provision of basic life support
services. - Is NOT employed full-time by a general or special hospital licensed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:2H-1 et
seq. as an emergency medical technician (EMT). - Has NOT attempted more than one Initial EMT Education Program this calendar year that qualified for
reimbursement from the EMT Training Fund. - Has NOT used the EMT Training Fund for Initial EMT Education, more than twice since July 1, 2012.
- Has NOT used the EMT Training Fund for EMT Refresher education more than once per refresher, per
credential cycle and - Has worked at least one service call per month, during the initial three-year certification period as a
volunteer emergency medical technician - An eligible EMS agency currently provides Basic Life Support (BLS) services in New Jersey and is capable of transporting patients to an acute care hospital by ambulance
- The head/Chief Officer is not the EMT Student/Candidate; and
- It is a crime for any person to knowingly or willfully provide false information on this application, or to make deliberately misleading statements regarding the eligibility of applicants. N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4(s);
- The head of the ambulance, first aid, or rescue squad shall seek reimbursement from the student/EMT candidate, if the student/EMT candidate ceases to be a volunteer in good standing, for monies paid out of the fund in connection with that student/EMT’s training, testing, certification, or recertification, as appropriate, in connection with the initial three-year certification period in which the student/EMT ceased to be a volunteer in good standing.
- The student will be responsible for all training costs and reimbursement is dependent on the individual squad requirements.
- Upon completion of the class, you will need to take, and pass the National Registry Exam (NJ State Certification Exam.)
- You can register for the NJ State Certification Exam on the NJEMS Site, and select "Course and Exam Catalog"
For nurses, medical professionals, re-entry, reciprocity, or other initial challengers:
- Register for an EMS account number at the NJEMS Website
- Login to the NJEMS Website using your EMS account number, then find "Classes and Exam Schedule". Register for Refresher Class A, B, and C. (approximately 24 hours)
- When you have successfully completed the 3 refresher requirements (Refresher Class A, B, and C must be marked "Successfully Completed" in your Transcript) which is on NJEMS Website. This can take up to two weeks.
- You can locate a NJ State Certification Exam time and location, on the NJEMS Website, and select "Course and Exam Catalog"
- You can register for an exam by emailing [email protected] with subject line "Exam Registration" and include your EMS ID, your name, and the exam date(s) you wish to attend, and why you are challenging.
- Requests to schedule an exam must be received at least two weeks before the scheduled exam date. It is strongly suggested that you provide at least one alternative exam date. Once your exam has been scheduled you will receive a confirmation email.
