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.
To become a new EMT, you will have to be 16 years of age.
Register for an EMS account number at the NJEMS Website, https://njems.njlincs.net/acr/create_account.jsp
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.
To become a new EMT, you will have to be 16 years of age.
Register for an EMS account number at the NJEMS Website, https://njems.njlincs.net/acr/create_account.jsp
For initial and non-medical professionals:
- Register for an EMS account number at the NJEMS Website
- Register for the initial training course (Approx 240 hours).
- 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.
NATIONAL REGISTRY:
All new EMTs must take the NREMT Exam to be certified. These exams will be administered by Pearson Testing Center. Check with your training facility or your training officer.
Question:
If the teen takes the National exam before 18 years old and passes the Assessment exam and gets the NJ EMT, does he or she have to retake the National Exam when 18?
Scot Phelps, DOH
"They take the EMT course, their instructor checks off that they are eligible to take the assessment exam.
The student schedules the exam at Pearson Vue center, takes the exam, and the National registry tells OEMS. OEMS issues the provisional license"
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As per Candace Gardner, DOH
"The only difference in the process for individuals under the age of 18 is the exam selection. When creating an account with the NREMT these individuals will select “Assessment” exam instead of “NREMT” exam. The rest of the process remains the same.
If an individual took and passed the Assessment examination he/she does not have to obtain a NREMT certification when they turn 18 years old. If he/she turns 18 and wishes to obtain a NREMT certification, he/she would need to contact the NREMT registrant services to update the examination score from the Assessment NREMT.
Please keep in mind that the NJ does NOT require anyone to obtain or maintain the NREMT certification."
All new EMTs must take the NREMT Exam to be certified. These exams will be administered by Pearson Testing Center. Check with your training facility or your training officer.
Question:
If the teen takes the National exam before 18 years old and passes the Assessment exam and gets the NJ EMT, does he or she have to retake the National Exam when 18?
Scot Phelps, DOH
"They take the EMT course, their instructor checks off that they are eligible to take the assessment exam.
The student schedules the exam at Pearson Vue center, takes the exam, and the National registry tells OEMS. OEMS issues the provisional license"
.
As per Candace Gardner, DOH
"The only difference in the process for individuals under the age of 18 is the exam selection. When creating an account with the NREMT these individuals will select “Assessment” exam instead of “NREMT” exam. The rest of the process remains the same.
If an individual took and passed the Assessment examination he/she does not have to obtain a NREMT certification when they turn 18 years old. If he/she turns 18 and wishes to obtain a NREMT certification, he/she would need to contact the NREMT registrant services to update the examination score from the Assessment NREMT.
Please keep in mind that the NJ does NOT require anyone to obtain or maintain the NREMT certification."
